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Day 13: A Mission Of Love
Every morning for five years I have prayed for the people of Uganda. Over the past two it has morphed into this specific prayer, “Lord...
Deacon Irish
Jun 5, 20222 min read
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Day 12: I smiled this week
Since I wore my collar the entire trip and Uganda doesn’t have Permanent Deacons I was greeted as ‘Father’, when meeting anyone. They...
Deacon Irish
Jun 4, 20222 min read
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Day 11: The Seeds of Christianity
“Father you have made the blood of martyrs the seeds of Christianity. May the witness of St. Charles and his companions and their loyalty...
Deacon Irish
Jun 3, 20221 min read
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Day 10: Today the World Stopped
Peyton, Today the world stopped for 3 minutes and 25 seconds. Two muzungu’s and Father Jude were at the car wash! The car wash in Uganda...
Deacon Irish
Jun 3, 20221 min read
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Day 10: Jesus Smiled Today
I already had this title chosen before I even got out of bed because I knew where we were going. But, I didn’t expect to see a bronze...
Deacon Irish
Jun 2, 20222 min read
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Day 9: Best.Day.Ever in Uganda, Africa
As we are driving further into the deep green Forest with the tall evergreens at 7:15am all you see is miles of fog! On the side of the...
Deacon Irish
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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Day 9: Jesus Danced Today
Yesterday I could see how Jesus is suffering in our world. Today I saw him dance and felt as though the love and support from many...
Deacon Irish
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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Day 8: Jesus Cried Today
Six years ago I returned from Uganda and every day since my mind, heart and soul have been with the Ugandan people. For a week and a...
Deacon Irish
Jun 1, 20221 min read
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Day 8: What is a Labor Chute?
Today my blog is going to explain why my jaw fell to the floor during the tour of St. Luke’s Health Center here in Uganda! Now as someone...
Deacon Irish
May 31, 20222 min read
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Day 7: The Hard Questions
When a Ugandan seminarian asks you on the spot in front of 10 people.. “After being to Uganda 2 times, do you think you could live in...
Deacon Irish
May 31, 20222 min read
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Day 7: I Cried Today
I gave today’ post this title because it rarely happens for me since I grew up in a home with an alcoholic. This show of emotions is...
Deacon Irish
May 30, 20222 min read
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Day 6: God is talking to us through his creations
Walking up to a school with 6 windows, 3 doors, and 5 chalk boards, I thought to myself what a cute small school for this outpost that we...
Deacon Irish
May 30, 20221 min read
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Day 6: St. Noa pray for us
Today was a powerful Sunday that combined with previous experiences made me look inward and examine my way of living, thinking and...
Deacon Irish
May 29, 20222 min read
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Day 5: Finding Joy In Uganda
Every morning we have morning mass with the seminarians and the sisters. Dad was the Deacon during todays morning mass and did an AMAZING...
Deacon Irish
May 28, 20222 min read
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Day 5: “Whatever You Ask the Father in My Name he will give you….” Jn 16:23
Every day I ask Mary to ask God to grant me humility. Today he gave it to me. I flew to the other side of the planet to save the people...
Deacon Irish
May 28, 20222 min read
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Day 4: Muzungus At The Market & Father Jude
Father Jude, Dad, and I went on a FUN adventure to the market today for the first time! When you are walking through this market it is...
Deacon Irish
May 27, 20222 min read
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Day 4: Worshiping Jesus in Africa
I have often heard that before we can love we have to be loved. Before we can save others we have to save ourselves. It didn’t take...
Deacon Irish
May 27, 20221 min read
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Day 3: Feet On Ground in Uganda
We were picked up at the airport by Fr. Jude graduated from the university earlier this month with a teaching degree. The bishop...
Deacon Irish
May 27, 20222 min read
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Day/Night 2: Qatar
I admit I really don’t know if it’s daytime or nighttime. I guess it depends on which part of the world you are referencing. My eyes and...
Deacon Irish
May 26, 20221 min read
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Day 2: New York to Doha
It’s hard to believe that in a 24 hour period we only spent time in New York and Doha. I guess I can believe it when I think about the...
Deacon Irish
May 25, 20222 min read
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