Nessan Vaughan
@nessanvaughan
Concerned about social, economic, environmental justice; poverty; inequality. Interested in public affairs, theology and sport.
I used this quote, at our weekly local SVP - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland Conference meeting, for our spiritual reflection. There’s a fair bit to unpack here!
'This is so joyful': After welcoming a million visitors, Belfast Fleadh comes to an end today jrnl.ie/7125699
Up The Fleadh! I’m so looking forward to next year already! Féile agus Fleadh.
This is so true as Ireland’s experience as a subjugated country knows.
For the day that’s in it, I want to acknowledge the many priests I know who tend to their pastoral duties with great love, dedication and humility.
Amidst the euphoria arising from Mayo’s magnificent victory last week, here’s another reason for Mayo to celebrate. ‘Book overview All fifteen contributors were born and educated in County Mayo, and many of them still live there….’
For me, this is an excellent example of Pope Francis’ pastoral theology. The primacy of orthopraxis. "True defenders of doctrine are not those who uphold its letter, but its spirit; not theories but people; not rules but the gift of God's love and mercy." #PopeFrancis
À propos recent debate in Dáil Éireann and conversations elsewhere, I thought it timely to remind ourselves of what our Constitution states in relation to Irish Unity:
SVP - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland are seeking volunteers. Joining was one of my best decisions. I can honestly say that I receive more than I give.
I was delighted to chair the launch of SVP’s Pre-Budget Submission and the discussion afterwards. Please see further details: www.svp.ie/news/svp-war...
‘A stone still to be rolled away’ - Fr Martin Delaney, The Irish Catholic June 2026
I read the encyclical with interest and care. It’s about much more than AI and among its themes are: unconditional dignity and equality of all human beings; primacy of the person; Catholic social doctrine; principle of Social Justice; Solidarity; Subsidiarity. assets.ewtnnews.com/en/Magnifica....
Such powerful words from Pope Leo in ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ on the ‘Principle of Social Justice’ (77-81, inclusive).
Corbyn was taken down by the old mainstream media and by central office of the Labour Party because he spoke up for the rights of the oppressed, including Palestinians, and proposed a radical alternative paradigm.
I was very anxious to show my solidarity with the family and friends of Yves Sakila, and with our Congolese sisters and brothers, at the vigil outside Arnotts today.
Eric Cantona on Lamine Yamal: “I love him. I adore him as a player and his commitment is an example for everyone. What’s happening in Palestine and what Israeli politicians are saying is insane. I loved what he did, and even more what Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez said after.”
‘The prospect of Prime Minister Farage should focus minds across this island. Ireland cannot afford to drift through the next decade. We need serious, responsible and inclusive planning for constitutional change for the kind of future we want to build together.’
“No president has ever attacked the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church so directly and so personally…. the pontiff is not just standing up to the president but transcending him.… He speaks as a liberated, confident man whom the president cannot intimidate.”
There is so much to unpack from this short extract from Pope Leo in Naples: “There is no peace without justice, and justice is not complete without charity…Welcoming migrants and refugees is not an emergency response but an opportunity for encounter and mutual enrichment.”