Mass Rock was inspired by a trip to Ireland in 1993. I viewed the old markings of a suffering people on a mass rock in County Carlow. This is not far from where my Great Grandmother Margaret McDonald was born in Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown), June 1, 1844 Music: The Frost Is All Over |
Mass RockThey gathered around the ancient rockA small, gaunt and soup-less flock In twos and threes, they stood in knee-deep grass Only in this secretive way, could they hear their beloved mass They came together quickly and silent They stood with heads quietly bent They were as they are today Catholics with the right to meet and pray |
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