Ordinary Little Nazareth (Mark 6: 1-6). When Jesus returned to his hometown, Nazareth, his reception was disappointing to say the least. People had heard about extraordinary things he did in other...
The Power of Little Seeds (Mark 4:26-34) Jesus began his mission by announcing the kingdom of God. As his career developed it became clear that Project Kingdom would...
Newly elected Delegate and Councillors for Great Britain
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Over the last week the Friars in Great Britain gathered for their three yearly chapter. This is an opportunity for the brothers to reflect on their life and ministry as...
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:20-35) Many people today do not take the existence and power of the devil seriously. The devil is regarded as a mythological hangover from...
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Mark 14: 12-16. 22-25) “This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is to be poured out for many.” More...
Trusting the Holy Spirit (John 15:26-27; 16:12-15) Today, Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the birthday of the Church. The Gospel chosen for today is from John’s account of the...
The Ascension of the Lord (Mark 16:15-20) The celebration of the Ascension of Jesus to heaven marks the definitive closure of his mission on earth. According to St. Luke, over...
Make your home in me (John 15:1-9) One of the saddest features of society today is the number of people who are homeless and sleeping rough. But another sort of...
This weekend as we celebrate 'Good Shepherd Sunday' - we ask you to pray for vocations to our Irish Capuchin Province. We, like all religious orders, depend upon the power...
Vocation of all Christians (John 10:11-18) Today’s Gospel is about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who is willing to lay down his life for his flock. This Sunday we are encouraged...
A Mission of Mercy (John: 19-31) In the bible, the number forty is usually associated with a period of preparation. Following the forty days of Lent preparing for Easter, there...