Ireland has a great tradition of lighting candles for special occasions – weddings, job interviews, for the sick and of course for good exam results. Over 50,000 young people will receive their Leaving Certificate results tomorrow and the pathways they follow will take them in many and varied directions. Tonight we pray for them, for…
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Archive: August 2019
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St Clare of Assisi – Patron Saint of Television
Today is the feast of St Clare of Assisi although this year it’s not celebrated on the date as it falls on a Sunday. Clare died in 1253 and left behind her a legacy that burns brightly to this day – The Poor Clare Nuns and Sisters. Clare’s life was centred on radical poverty and…
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Padre Pio Weekend – Knock
Padre Pio Weekend in Knock Rooms are available for the St Padre Pio weekend in the Knock House Hotel (Sat night, Sept 21st Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast) Please contact the Office for details and bookings. 01 9025282 or padrepiocentre@capuchins.irl.com €78.00 pps. €98.00 single
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One of a pair…
A nice article published by the Conference for Religious in the UK on the life and ministry of Brother Jude McKenna OFMCap and his twin brother Brian, also a Capuchin Friar. Jude recently received an award from the Japanese Government for his services to Judo. Thanks to the Conference for Religious in the UK for…
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Novena to St Clare of Assisi
Today begins the nine days of prayer (novena) leading to the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi. This Novena prayer is used by the Poor Clare’s and they invite you to join with them over the coming days. Happy feast of Our Lady of the Angels! We begin the novena to St. Clare today,…
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