AUDIT BY THE NATIONAL BOARD 2015 The National Child Safeguarding Board of the Catholic Church in Ireland will, over several days, in the month of March, 2015, review the manner in which the Irish Capuchin Province has received and dealt with all allegations of child sexual abuse made against its members since 1975. The reviewers…
Close your eyes and, following the ancient path of breath, come to rest within yourself, and, find there the still centrepoint of perfect peace where Divine Light dwells. Abide there, in open hearted attentiveness, and, make your dwelling in that infinite spaciousness that exists in the Eternal Now, between the in-breath and the out-breath, and…
It is only in the present moment that we truly encounter the other. The past and future are filtered through a fog of emotions, anxieties, guilts, regrets, plans, prejudices and fantasies. Only in the present moment do we truly meet the other… and this is especially true of the OTHER we call God. For God…
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…
A little reminder that the Dublin Gospel Choir returns to our friary in Church St. in Dublin tomorrow night at 7pm for our twice monthly Candlelit Gospel Masses! All are welcome 🙂
“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!
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…
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…
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…