We are delighted to report that while on pilgrimage to Rome for the Year of Mercy our Brother Kevin had the immense privilege of meeting Pope Francis this morning after Mass in the guesthouse of Santa Marta. Brother Kevin was presented to His Holiness by Brother Peter who has accompanied him on his pilgrimage to…
As part of the celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has called the relics of the bodies of two of our saintly brothers to Rome, St.’s Leopold Mandic and Padre Pio. The relics have been brought for the veneration of the faithful and as a reminder of the ministry of mercy we…
Christmas Eve: Irish tradition says that the Holy Family still travel throughout the world this night seeking shelter… Is there room for them at your inn? at my inn? Can you see them pass by? Joseph lost in thought… Mary tired and heavy with child… Can you see their eyes looking out at you from…
Our Provincial Minister, Brother Adrian, recently visited the Custody of South Africa to preside at the Chapter and attend the Priestly Ordination of Br. Anstey Kay. We extend our congratulations and very best wishes to the newly elected council and to Br. Anstey. Fom left to right the newly elected leadership team…
Need a little festive cheer? Then the following is for you! Just a little reminder that the wonderful, (and extremely busy at this time of year), Dublin Gospel Choir will be singing this evening at the 7pm Mass in Church St. Friary, as this is the last Gospel Mass before Christmas there will…
We are delighted to announce that our annual Christmas collection for the Capuchin Daycentre on the streets of Dublin raised a massive €42,000 euro yesterday! On behalf of Brother Kevin, the friars, and the volunteers, and above all on behalf of the thousands of homeless and needy people who will benefit directly from these…
With the so-called Christmas Rush upon us once again it can be hard to get space to remember the real meaning of these days. Butt behind the rush the slow gentle breathing of Advent, our time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas, may be heard if we become quiet enough to hear….
Taking place right now in Rome is the 8th Plenary Council of the Order. These councils happen periodically as the friars gather to discuss different aspects of our life together, always looking for ways in which we can become more faithful to the spirit of St. Francis and be more successful in our service…
Dawn Sitting. To sit in stillness as dawn wakes, is a sacred joy. Keeping watch as first light illumines the heart’s altar, calling it from its flickering candled dream-darkness into the now, of awake awareness; is to dwell within a daily resurrection. Sitting still I allow Divine attention to breathe blessing through me upon…