Many people have asked us how they can order Mass cards at this time when our Friday Offices are closed. To help facilitate this we are happy to post mass cards to you. To have names included in shared masses celebrated by the Irish Capuchin Friars, please complete the attached form and return it to…
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Palm Sunday Gospel Reflection
Jesus the Wounded Healer “Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who leads us in our faith and brings it to perfection: for the sake of the joy which lay ahead of him, he endured the cross, disregarding the shame of it, and has taken his seat at the right of God’s throne”. (Heb….
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RTE’s Broadcast Schedule for the Easter Ceremonies
Palm Sunday 5 April 1100-1150 – Mass on Palm Sunday. Rev Professor Michael Mullaney, President of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, celebrates Mass in the Kairos chapel studio, Maynooth, Co Kildare, with music from internationally acclaimed singer, Celine Byrne, accompanied by Ronan Murray. (RTÉ One TV / RTÉ Radio 1 Extra / LW252 /…
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On-line Ministry from Irish Capuchin Friars
At the time when movement is limited, our on-line communications have taken on new importance. Some of our Friars are ministering in an active way on social media to help keep people connected. Br Bryan Shortall OFM Cap. (Parish Priest, St Francis of Assisi Parish) – https://www.facebook.com/PriorswoodParish/ Streamed on Facebook Live – Mass 12 Noon (Monday…
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The Raising of Lazarus – 5th Sunday in Lent
The Raising of Lazarus The story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead begins with a puzzling situation. When Jesus is told that his friend is seriously ill, he remains distant and aloof. It’s so unlike him. When eventually he goes to the house, Lazarus has died. The sisters Martha and Mary seem to…
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Phone a Friar
Do you need to Phone a Friar? For many this time of social isolation may also be a time of heightened anxiety, stress or loneliness. Should you feel the need to chat with someone, perhaps share a moment of prayer and meditation, seek a remembrance in the prayers of our community, or just vent a…
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Update on Padre Pio Masses and Prayer Group Meetings
Please Note. Covid -19 Corona Virus Reminder: There is no Padre Pio prayer group in the Capuchin Friary, Church St tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th. We wait for further updates from Govt/CMO/HSE but at this stage it is very unlikely we will go ahead with: Capuchin Friary Church St prayer group at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday,…
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Blessings on St Patrick’s Day
Blessings to you on the feast of St Patrick. It’s an usual year for all with parades, gatherings and Masses cancelled. St Patrick was a man of deep faith and that faith was centred on the powerful protection of the Holy Trinity. In this time of worry and social distancing, let us surround ourselves with…
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Suspension of Church Services
Masses and other church services in our Friaries have been impacted by the recent instructions from the Department of Health. Please contact your local Friary or Capuchin Church to find out their arrangements. Contact details for each of the Friaries can be found of the ‘Our Places’ page of this website. All Friary offices are…
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