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Fr Anton Pasalic seen blessing Bridie the donkey in St Cronan's Church in Roscrea on Palm Sunday. Photo: PJ Wright
The congregation of St. Cronan's Church in Roscrea were treated to a very special surprise on Palm Sunday, as Bridie the donkey was led behind the opening procession and paused before the altar for the Blessing of the Palm.
The moving scene is reminiscent of the noble donkey who carried Mother Mary to Bethlehem and created a very special memory for all in the historic Church located in the centre of Roscrera town.
Bridie was brought to St. Cronan's by her owners, father and son Michael Tierney Snr. and Jnr. and her gentle and relaxed disposition allowed for the unique scene.
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"The donkey carried Jesus our Lord and God into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. God's creatures give us signs of hope. We pray this Holy Week for all in our Pastoral area of St. Cronan", Fr Anton Pasalic said during the blessing.
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Pictured above are Bridie the Donkey with her owners Michael Tierney Snr. and Jnr. with Fr. John Molloy, Fr. Anton Pasalic, Fr. Tom Corbett, Altar Servers and local children. Photo: PJ Wright
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