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James McSweeney
Ireland
Registrace 17. 10. 2011
We all need stepping stones on our spiritual journey. You will find in these stepping stone videos, the beautiful message that God loves you - You are precious and special - Be yourself - It's ok to make a mistake - Be open to a blessing in your life each day - There will be prayers for you and those we love - Live each day as best you can - Feel God's presence in the beauty of nature and creation - Be grateful for the little things - Give yourself time to pause, unwind and reflect - We will gently explore all of these & so much more.
As a priest working in the Diocese of Cork and Ross I hear people say to me: "I am spiritual but not religious". This channel is a humble & gentle attempt to reach out to those who sense and feel God in their lives but have little connection to more organised religion. Hopefully this channel can be a stepping stone for you to finding peace, light, comfort, hope and spiritual strength. The first step is to know God loves you.
Fr. James McSweeney
As a priest working in the Diocese of Cork and Ross I hear people say to me: "I am spiritual but not religious". This channel is a humble & gentle attempt to reach out to those who sense and feel God in their lives but have little connection to more organised religion. Hopefully this channel can be a stepping stone for you to finding peace, light, comfort, hope and spiritual strength. The first step is to know God loves you.
Fr. James McSweeney
Happy Father's Day Reflection : A Tribute to Dad's Everywhere
As we mark Father's Day this reflection is a lovely tribute to all our dad's everywhere.
We celebrate Father's Day and in particular paying tribute to the little and small things they have done for us.
Happy Father's Day to dads everywhere!
#fathersday #Dad #Fatherhood #FamilyLove #Happy Father's Day
We celebrate Father's Day and in particular paying tribute to the little and small things they have done for us.
Happy Father's Day to dads everywhere!
#fathersday #Dad #Fatherhood #FamilyLove #Happy Father's Day
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A Prayer For Those Starting Their Exams - the Junior and Leaving Cert
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This is a prayer for those starting their Junior and Leaving Cert Exams. In this video, there is a simple prayer for all students who are starting their Junior and Leaving Cert exams tomorrow. We wish you good luck, success, and peace of mind as you prepare and take your exams. Remember to stay focused, stay positive, do your best and of course to believe in yourself. You've got this! You are n...
The Belgooly Show Thank You and Well Done
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The Belgooly Show was an outstanding success in beautiful sunshine and to all the organisers and participants, thank you and a huge well done. The weather was glorious, the crowds were huge, there were lots of smiles and it reminds me how it is so important for people to come together as a community. The Belgooly Show does this so well. Thank you and a HUGE well done
Spiritually turning to light, hope and blessings - with the help of the dandelion flower
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The dandelion flower reminds us how important it is to turn spiritually to light, hope and God's beautiful blessings. The dandelion flowers abundantly during the month of April. It is a special flower that spiritually teaches us many of the simple and important things in life. It especially reminds us of the importance of turning to God's beautiful light, hope and many blessings.
Captivating Dawn Chorus at 6am - Nature's Unstoppable Melody
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This is the 'Dawn Chorus' at 6am in Carrigaline. It is both captivating and is nature's unstoppable melody. Another word for a Dawn Chorus is 'God's Orchestra' and even a plane passing by at one stage could not stop the orchestra!💕 I am living in the very busy town of Carrigaline, Co.Cork with a population of 22,000 and as you can hear in the video not too far from Cork airport. And yet in the ...
Easter made simple in my Garden
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Easter was made simple in my garden when I planted a young horse chestnut tree. Sometime nature and our garden, has a way of explaining things far better than I ever could. In this video as I plant out a small tree in my garden, it provided lots of opportunities to talk about Easter. Many thanks for all your help and support James (Fr. James McSweeney www.2u.ie ) Stepping Stones on our Spiritua...
A Prayer on Mother's Day
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As we celebrate Mother's Day I have included a Mother's Day prayer to mark this special day. And to all our Mums we wish you a very Happy Mother's Day A Prayer on Mother’s Day As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we give thanks for our own mother. We thank you for being the wonderful you. Thank you for all the love you have given. Thank you for your patience, your understanding and your dedication. Th...
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
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A Prayer to the Holy Spirt to mark the season of Confirmation. This prayer to the Holy Spirit is for all those who are about to receive their Confirmation or who have made it recently or going back over time. Prayer to the Holy Spirit I pray to the Holy Spirit, to be with me each day but especially today. Thank you for being with me on my special journey through life. Thank you for the happy mo...
A Leap Year explained spiritually
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What is a Leap Year? Why have a Leap Year? What does in mean spiritually and so I have called this video 'A Leap Year explained spiritually' This year we mark a Leap Year and A Leap Day on Feb 29th. February of course is the shortest month of the year and always seems to go by so quickly. A leap year is added to our calendar to keep it working properly. The earth travels around the sun in one y...
Lent and new beginnings - How horse manure and daffodils explain Lent better!
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Horse manure and daffodils are not normally connected to Lent, but I will explain how they both explain Lent so much better. They will also help us to understand Lent as new beginnings and how we need to give Lent time. I have lovely displays of daffodils in my garden at the moment, many of them in pots and window boxes. I also share a photograph of some of the daffodils. They are rich and lush...
Ash Wednesday - What it's all about
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and here is what it's all about Ash Wednesday is a special day for many people. Lent 2024 and Ash Wednesday falls this year on Wednesday February 14th. Ash Wednesday and Lent beginning on Valentine's Day is a rare occurance. The last time this happened was back in 2018. Before that it has happened three times in the last century - 1923, 1934 and 1945 an...
A gentle & short meditation for healing (Just 5 minutes)
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This gentle and short meditation for healing is only 5 minutes. I invite you to give yourself the gift of this short but very gentle meditation for healing and rest. We live in a busy world and taking some time out for healing is not normally a priority. But we deserve some gentle time out even for just five minutes. This short meditation simply invites you to become aware of your breathing. It...
A Prayer to Saint Brigid
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A prayer to Saint Brigid to celebrate Saint Brigid whose feast day is February 1st. Saint Brigid is a hugely popular saint and so a prayer to her to mark this special feast day seems very appropriate. In Ireland a new Bank Holiday weekend was introduced to celebrate Saint Brigid last year and continues again in 2024. I hope you like this simple prayer to Saint Brigid. It picks up on the theme o...
The most calm and peaceful prayer - The Serenity Prayer
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One of the most calm and peaceful prayer we have is the Serenity Prayer. The Serenity Prayer is possibly one of the most popular prayers in the world. If you had to pick one short, calm and peaceful prayer, then one will always end up next to the Serenity Prayer. Interestingly the word 'Serenity' is a Latin Word and when you translate it - it translates as calm or peaceful. So it is asking God ...
Let God's Love Melt You
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Let God's Love melt you is at the heart of this video, not just today but everyday. With the very cold frosty weather that we are currently experiencing, it was easy to pick the title for this video! 'Let God's love melt you,' Many things have been written about God's love. But from a spiritual point of view, the invitation each day is to let it melt away your fears, doubts, negativity and any ...
Salt and finding your Spiritual Balance
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Salt and finding your Spiritual Balance
The Epiphany It's OK to try something different
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The Epiphany It's OK to try something different
Celebrating Light and Good News at Christmas
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Celebrating Light and Good News at Christmas
A 'wheelie' different Advent wreath - Celebrating light, hope and good news
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A 'wheelie' different Advent wreath - Celebrating light, hope and good news
Saint Nicholas The real Santa of Love
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Saint Nicholas The real Santa of Love
A Simple Prayer of Thanks as we head towards the end of 2023
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A Simple Prayer of Thanks as we head towards the end of 2023
Every Beam Of Light Is Important especially when it is scarce
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Every Beam Of Light Is Important especially when it is scarce
May They Rest In Peace RIP - Remembering during November
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May They Rest In Peace RIP - Remembering during November
Spiritually the fog and clouds will always lift
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Spiritually the fog and clouds will always lift
Well done James!
Many thanks Fintan👍🙏
Well done James!
Thank you so much Fintan👍
We remember and pray for all those starting their Junior and Leaving Cert Exams. There is great solidarity and support of all those doing their exams. It is not an easy time but lots of prayers together make a BIG difference💕🙏
Well done to everyone involved at the Belgooly Show 2024. It was a great day out👏👏
Thank-you for praying for the Ukrainian people.
Love to Ukraine from America 🇺🇸 I pray for all Christians cross✝️, Jewish people 🇮🇱 & Catholics in Ukraine 🇺🇦 Glory to Father, Son & Holly Spirit Amen
Lord have mercy to Ukraine🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Amenhappy m0ther day m0m may she test in peaceg0d blest u m0m. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks ❤
Lovely video Fr James, the little dandelion is taken for granted but I always loved it's simplicity and beauty. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Thank you Noreen🙏 Dandelions may be considered weeds by many, but they sure know how to make a statement in the field of flowers! and they have a beautiful spiritual message too
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Lovely and welcoming to a new day! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much Mary Ellen. It was a brief moment but it was nice to be able to share it
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I appreciate your engagement with my content
Oh, so beautiful! Birdsong truly is a symphony sent to us from the Lord. Thanks for sharing with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA. Cheers! 😉🐦
Thanks so much for watching especially all the way over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania🙏
I am living in the very busy town of Carrigaline, Co.Cork with a population of 22,000 and as you can hear in the video not too far from Cork airport. And yet in the middle of such a busy urban town the energy of the Dawn Chorus was truly impressive. So next time you wake up early, just open your bedroom window and listen to the sounds of nature all around you!💕
What a legend is our Daniel O'Donnell💚💚 Even though this clip is 6 years old, it gets views every single day💕💕
Thank you my Heavenly Father, Praise you father in Jesus name Amen
I'm glad you found the video inspiring!
Thank you thank you thank you Lord God Almighty in Jesus name Amen
Your gratitude is inspiring, thank you for sharing.
Amen jesus thank you lord God bless everyone happy Easter to everyone ❤❤❤
Thank you for your kind words, wishing you a happy Easter as well!
🙏🕍✝️💰🐣Hpy Easter Amen
Thank you for the Easter wishes!
Brilliant Fr James Thanks Enjoy Easter.
Thank you so much Clare and thanks for your very kind comment💕
Thanks Fr. James. I shared your lovely message on Facebook. God bless you always. Have a relaxing Easter ❤
Thanks so much Bernadette
Hope, Promise, and New Beginnings, happy Easter to you Fr James.
Thank you for your Easter wishes Clare!
Thank you Fr. James for all your inspiring postings and videos. May you enjoy a blessed Easter also. 🙏🐣
Thank you so much Donal and Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to you too James!
Wishing you an egg-cellent Easter also Fintan and filled with joy, blessings and some chocolate too!
what a fantastic👍
Many thanks
Wondering my friend 👌
I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
A Prayer on Mother’s Day As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we give thanks for our own mother. We thank you for being the wonderful you. Thank you for all the love you have given. Thank you for your patience, your understanding and your dedication. Thank you for your advice, your wisdom and for being uniquely you. Thank you for making many sacrifices, thank you for your total dedication and for doing so many things for me. You know me better than most. You have been with me through everything. There will never be enough words to say thank you. You are special every day but on Mother’s Day you are even more special. I pray to you today asking our Loving God to bless you, to keep you in good health and to give you strength, courage, compassion and peace. May you continue to be a woman of love and of hope. May you be blessed today and every day. And if your Mum is deceased we also remember her with love on this Mother’s Day.Amen
Prayer to the Holy Spirit I pray to the Holy Spirit, to be with me each day but especially today. Thank you for being with me on my special journey through life. Thank you for the happy moments, the good days and helping me to make the most of my gifts and talents and all that I am good at. I know sometimes it is not easy. Help me to be brave when life gets tough. Give me courage, hope and strength to know that I will get through whatever is difficult. Thank you for guiding and directing me. Help me discover more about the journey of life in small steps and one day at a time. And finally help me to remember that nothing is going to happen today that you and I can’t handle together. Amen
Brilliant 6 o'clock Mass today, father
Thank you so much👏👏👏👏
Fabulous perspective of the bonus day James!
Many thanks Fintan Today was a lovely bonus for sure!
Amen❤
Wonderful prayer May God bring an end too their suffering soon I have prayed for Ukraine since 2022 May God bless them all and God bless us all love and prayers for all from England 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for your very kind feedback
Thank you Holy Father for this thoughtful prayer May God bless you always greetings from England ❤️❤️🙏
Thank you so much for your very kind feedback
Happy Lent James!
God bless you Fr. James, always enjoy listening to your lovely words and sharing them with others.
Thank you for your very kind words Bernadette
FR Jame you have a wonderful gift With your positive way of explaining things You're a very special Man in the way you go out of your way in your explain to make thing easy for people may God always bless you
Thank you for your very kind words Ann and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback
Amen Happy Season of Lent to you James ! Thank you for this beautiful sermon which i felt in my heart .May the Precious Lamb of God bless you richly and always.🌹💖💖💖🦋🌷🎀
Thanks so much for your message and I hope you have a good Lent also
@@JamesMcSweeneyFr Thank you so much so much for your kind words .God bless you always.🌹💖💖💖🦋🌷🎀
Happy season of Lent, James!!!
Many thanks Fintan
Lent 2024 and Ash Wednesday🖤falling on the same day as Valentine's Day💖 is SO UNUSUAL!. It is a rare occurance. The last time this happened was back in 2018. Before that it has happened three times in the last century - 1923, 1934 and 1945 and it will happen again in 2029 for the final time this century. Make the most of this special day❤
Enjoy the pancakes James!
Thanks so much Fintan👍
(P.S This video is just text and music. If I was doing it again I would add a voice over.)
This is a gentle and a short meditation for healing. All you need to do is just to be open to the beautiful blessings of healing and especially God's healing💕🙏
Lovely.
Thanks Mairead🙏
Happy Saint Brigid's Day. May this prayer to Saint Brigid be a brief moment to share some of her beautiful blessings with you🙏🙏💚💚
Oíche Fhéil Bríde, Gnás na Tairsí; Gabhaigí ar bhur nglúine, Fosclaigí bhur súile 's ligigí isteach Bríd Bheannaithe. ‘Sé a Beatha, ‘Sé a Beatha, ‘Sé a Beatha, na mná uaisle. 🙏 #NaomhBríd #BratógBhríde #SapógFheagacha
Go raibh maith agat Fintan
I wanted to make on for her day in February, but everything is brown and dried in Colorado. Will have to make some in the early fall next year!
I am so glad you wanted to make one. Here in Ireland we have an abundant crop because it hasn't stopped raining here for the past 6 months. But yes it would be lovely for you to make one in the fall. The spirit of Saint Brigid lives all year long!
The Serenity Prayer is one of the most beautiful and shortest prayers we have. It brings peace, calm and hope during the good days but ESPECIALLY during the difficult and challenging days too. I hope that this beautiful prayer that his inspired so many can inspire you too💕
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