the three shepherds were considered the lowest of the low in those times. thats who God called to see his son first. those despised by the religious elite and intelligentsia of the time. they were told that the Saviour would be found in a manger(a trough to feed cattle) of all places! think about that!!! nollaig shona dhiobh go leir.
nothing whatsoever wrong with you greeting TPQ and readers Happy Christmas. I guess we all share your sentiment.
Grouch,
I go to Xmas mass every Christmas with a close family friend and take a photo of the service for the Old Drogheda Society. Christian ritual and belief is wholly irrational to me. I pay no attention to any of it. No reason not to wish all a merry Xmas. Enjoy Grouch.
Yes, a happy and quiet Christmas to everyone on the blog, both readers and contributors.
I've spent the morning playing the first Battalion of Saints album. Classic San Diego hardcore. Might stick on The Yobs Christmas Album afterwards. This is the life.
Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. Left the Republican Movement at the endorsement of the Good Friday Agreement, and went on to become a journalist. Co-founder of The Blanket, an online magazine that critically analyzed the Irish peace process. Lead researcher for the Belfast Project, an oral history of the Troubles.
It feels odd writing Happy Christmas under that message but sure why not?
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone at the Quill no matter their politics has a peaceful and happy Christmas.
Best Wishes to You + Yours for the Holidays and New Year. Kevin.
ReplyDeletethe three shepherds were considered the lowest of the low in those times. thats who God called to see his son first. those despised by the religious elite and intelligentsia of the time. they were told that the Saviour would be found in a manger(a trough to feed cattle) of all places! think about that!!!
ReplyDeletenollaig shona dhiobh go leir.
Kevin,
ReplyDeleteand the same to you. Enjoy the season.
Simon,
nothing whatsoever wrong with you greeting TPQ and readers Happy Christmas. I guess we all share your sentiment.
Grouch,
I go to Xmas mass every Christmas with a close family friend and take a photo of the service for the Old Drogheda Society. Christian ritual and belief is wholly irrational to me. I pay no attention to any of it. No reason not to wish all a merry Xmas. Enjoy Grouch.
Yes, a happy and quiet Christmas to everyone on the blog, both readers and contributors.
ReplyDeleteI've spent the morning playing the first Battalion of Saints album. Classic San Diego hardcore. Might stick on The Yobs Christmas Album afterwards. This is the life.
Same to you Christopher
ReplyDeleteListening to Roachford here at the minute
Gerry Christmas AM
ReplyDeleteI hope there's some Alan Partridge style action taking place in the McIntyre abode!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH1SPYM2Y9E
Merry Chrimbo to all
ReplyDeleteSeason's Greetings from HJ to the all the regulars and irregulars at the 'Quill'.
ReplyDelete(Nice one Simon).
Christmas blessings to all..🇮🇪
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year Mackers and clan.....hopefully catch up in new year......sometime!
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