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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Archive: March 2020
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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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Ststement from the Irish Bishops concerning liturgical celebrations
Statement from the Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference concerning cornonavirus and liturgical celebrations including Mass, Baptism, Sacrament of the Sick and funerals. https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2020/03/11/irish-catholic-bishops-conference-statement-on-liturgical-considerations-in-the-context-of-covid-19-coronavirus-2/
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Novena of Grace – Halston Street Parish
The Novena of Grace continues in Halston Street Parish until Thursday 12th of March. The themes of this year’s Novena is ‘The Grace to Love one another as Jesus loves us’. The main Novena Mass (6pm Sat, 12Pm Sunday, &.30pm Mon – Thursday) has confession, preacher, music and blessing with the relic. The 10am Mass…
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High Mountain, Great Vision – Gospel Reflection for the 2nd Sunday in Lent
High Mountain, Great Vision Jesus took three apostles, Peter, James and John with him up a high mountain where they could be alone. From a mountain height one gets a panoramic view of the winding of rivers, the meeting of roads, the outline of fields. It is an experience that opens up the mind. The…
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