Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin Denis Nulty addressed recent protests against immigration in his sermon commemorating the return of the sacred relics of the saint to Kildare.
In the Ireland of 2024, an Ireland of 100,000 welcomes, Céad Míle Fáilte, but sadly, as recent evidence suggests not always if you’re fleeing persecution war or trauma.
The scenes on some of our streets and the misinformation that passes unverified on social media disturb.
Because this is NOT the hospitality that Brigid espoused.
As the Monk and local scholar Cogitosus would remind us, with Brigid EVERY guest is Christ.
I found it ironic that where some protests were taking place recently, the buildings that were in question were in fact named after St Brigid. What transpired at some of these buildings would be anathema to ALL that Brigid stands for. and ALL that any of us should stand for.
This is something much more important than installing a relic, inculcating the values championed by Brigid, the Brigidine sister and their team at Solis Bhríde, Rita, Mary and Phil, they allow the legacy of Brigid to continue to be nourished and explored. For this we’re all grateful.
Watch the full sermon below:
