Temptations of Jesus The story of the forbidden fruit is the prototype of all temptation. The devil is the father of lies and deception. The most successful deception is the half-truth which is like the tasty bait used to lure the fish. The devil begins by planting a doubt in the minds of Adam and…
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Coronavirus and Religious Services
Please read the attached advice from the HSE https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/religioussettingsguidance/COVID%2019_Guidance%20for%20religious%20services%20V1.pdf
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Fitzgibbon Cup brought to Rochestown
UCC GAA brought the Fitzgibbon Cup to Rochestown College to visit the grave of the Capuchin Friar from whom the cup gets its name – Edwin Fitzgibbon. Edwin Fitzgibbon was once rector of Rochestown College and then Professor of Philosphy in UCC. Fitzgibbon was a passionate supporter of Gaelic games and funding the commissioning of…
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Gospel Reflection – A Revolution of Tenderness
According to Pope Francis, what Jesus set up was a revolution of tenderness … replacing bitterness and hatred with a love that refuses to be contaminated by the wrongdoing of another. He advanced from what was said in the past to “but I say to you … offer the wicked man no resistance … turn…
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Return to me with all your heart
Next Saturday evening (22nd of February) Gerard Gallagher will speak at the 6pm Mass in Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7 to share a little about his new book of Lenten reflections – Return to me with all your heart. It’s an excellent book to help us focus our minds and hearts during Lent. The book…
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Gospel Reflection – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Weed or a Flower When Jesus visited Jerusalem as a twelve year-old he had a long discussion with the leading Jewish teachers. He was far from impressed and told Mary and Joseph that one day he would devote himself to addressing the problem. Some of the great prophets claimed that the covenant between God…
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Gospel Reflection – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
No Plan B Here’s a made-up yarn. Imagine when Jesus in his Ascension returned to heaven. The angels greet him like the crowd welcoming home the All Ireland champions. One angel asked, “Did you convert all the great leaders and philosophers?” He replied, “Not really, I got on better with the ordinary people.” Another angel…
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Vocation Morning – 15th February 2020
Capuchin Franciscan Vocation Morning – 15th Februaury 2020 in the Capuchin Friary Raheny. The morning begins with coffee at 9am and ends with lunch at 1pm. In between we have time to explore God’s call and what it might mean to be a Capuchin Friar today. If you feel called to the Capuchin Vocation –…
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Gospel Reflection – Presentation of the Lord
How time flies! Today it’s forty days after Christmas, a significant timespan. Forty days was the duration of the fast of Jesus and the time between his resurrection and ascension. Today is also known as Candlemas Day marking the closure of Christmas as the season of light. Simeon, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,…
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