Blessed Leopold of Alpandeire – February 9 (1864 – 1956) Religious Leopold was born on June 24, 1864 and was given the name Francisco Tomas of St. John the Baptist. He was the first born to Diego Marquez Ayala and Jeronima Sanchez Jimenez, simple industrious peasants. He was a hard worker, working in the fields…
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Archive: February 2015
Prayer Space
Decaf Meditation Moment
“In books we seek God, in meditation we find Him!” Padre Pio Let us sit, breathe deep, and be still, and then we will find within us the presence of the One who IS Love and whose light filling our mind and heart transforms and blesses!
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Prayer Space
Meditation in action…
Always remember… There is no job so seemingly small or humble, that will not build the kingdom of God’s love and compassion when done with heart, with mindful awareness, and with right intention… This is meditation in action… This is the contemplative way… From our sitting in meditation we ourselves are changed and healed by…
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News
February 4th Feast of Our Capuchin Saint Joseph of Leonessa
Almost martyred, offering himself in exchange for the freedom of slaves, known as the companion killer for his indefatigable missionary zeal that often left other brothers gasping in his wake, climbing mountains barefoot and a deep contemplative and miracle worker to boot; our brother, St. Joseph of Leonessa, deserves to be more widely known! The…
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News
Blessing of throats in Raheny
Join us in Raheny as we celebrate the Feast of St Blaise and the ancient tradition of blessing of throats. Blessings are available in our Chapel, Capuchin Frairy Raheny, Dublin at the following times ONLY: 7.30am (following 7am Mass); 10am / 11am / 12pm / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm. NOBLESSING AT 5pm…
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