Catholic tradition part of our heritage

Our tradition and ritual from the Catholic Church is very much part of our identity and cultural heritage.

This was brought home to me recently in a pilgrim walk from Kilcoole to Kilquade, Co Wicklow, along the ancient Mass path of our ancestors.

Much of the walk was hampered by weather conditions and a sparkling rainbow appeared as the pilgrims said the rosary and reflections before going on to the ancient church in Kilquade for a heart warming ritual of prayer, Latin verse and Benediction, followed by the ritualistic cup of tea.