Celebrating the Gift of Grandparents – 24/25 July 2021
Monday, 19 July 2021
[caption id="attachment_4446" align="alignleft" width="328"] Image by Günther Simmermacher from Pixabay[/caption] Pope Francis has encouraged all parishes around the world to celebrate the gift of grandparents and the elderly this coming...
Sharing in Christ's Mission When Jesus sent out the apostles to extend his mission, he said more about their lifestyle than what they might say (Mark 7: 7-13). As...
We regret to announce the death of our Capuchin brother Donatus McNamara. Donatus died today at the hospital run by the Assisi Sisters in Makeni, Zambia. May he rest in...
Sunday Gospel Reflection – Ordinary Little Nazareth
Friday, 02 July 2021
Ordinary Little Nazareth When Jesus returned to his hometown, Nazareth, his reception was disappointing to say the least (Mark 6: 1-6). People had heard about extraordinary things he did in...
Brother Matthew Gormley's funeral takes place this morning (25th of June 2021) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Here is the link to watch the Mass at 9.45am Irish time :...
Gospel Reflection for the 11th Sunday, Year B – The Power of Little Seeds
Thursday, 10 June 2021
The Power of Little Seeds There are many priests, teachers and parents who feel totally inadequate in the face of today’s society. The answers of yesterday seem to have no...
The Body and Blood of Christ The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ is a celebration of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Eucharist. It is...
Greater days ahead Our Gospel today, John 15:9-17, is a continuation of the statement of Jesus, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” The context is the discourse of...
Vocation of all Christians The Fourth Sunday of Easter each year is known as known as Vocations Sunday. The Gospel is about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calling his flock, leading...
Today (21 April 2021) we mark the feast of one of our Capuchin brothers, St Conrad of Parzham. St Conrad is probably not so well know in Ireland however his...
Encountering the Risen Lord As we noted at the start of Lent, the number forty is usually associated with a period of preparation. Following the forty days of Lent, there...
