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Trinity Sunday Gospel Reflection
A God of Relationships About seventy years ago, the famous theologian, Karl Rahner, remarked that if the doctrine of the Blessed Trinity was removed, it would make virtually no difference to the majority of Christians. However, things have changed somewhat since then. The Charismatic Renewal awakened awareness of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The…
Capuchin Connection: Updates and News from around the Irish Province
A Warm Fraternal Welcome: A word of welcome to Brother Thomas and Brother Suneesh who arrived in Ireland on the 25th of April as part of our International Fraternal Collaboration with the Capuchin Provinces in Kerala, India. This important programme allows overseas Friars come to Ireland to live and work to help build and sustain…
Capuchin Friary Raheny acknowledged for biodiveristy efforts
The Capuchin Friary in Raheny has been acknowledged for their efforts to promote and sustain biodiversity on the Friary grounds. A green plaque was presented by Raheny Tidy Village Group which will be displayed at the entrance to the grounds. The plaque has a QR code which provides some information on the Friary’s history and…
Gospel Reflection for Easter Sunday
Wishing you all every blessing this Easter Season. Alleluia! Alleluia! https://www.capuchinfranciscans.ie/reflection/easter-gospel-reflection/
Palm Sunday Reflection
Follow this link to access our weekly Gospel Reflections: https://www.capuchinfranciscans.ie/reflection/palm-sunday/
5th Sunday of Lent Gospel Reflection
I am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:1-45) This Sunday’s Gospel, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, is the third story from John’s Gospel, chosen to cast light on the meaning of baptism.First, at the well in Samaria, Jesus offered a sinful woman a living water which would quench many forms of thirst:…
Blessings and good wishes to all in St Michan's Church (Halston Street Parish, Dublin 7) on the feast of St Michan. Our Provincial Minister, Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap., blesses the newly written icon of St Michan which will be on display in the church. ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know that St Francis of Assisi was a Marvel Comics hero? Read more about this fascinating story here: ucatholic.com/blog/did-you-know-saint-francis-is-a-marvel-comic-super-hero/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming this Autumn in Ards Friary, Co Donegal. Visit www.ardsfriary.ie for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming in St Mary of the Angels Church Street on Friday 4th of September. Fr Kieran was a Capuchin missionary in Zambia for over 40 years. He leads the monthly Padre Pio devotion in the Capuchin Friary Raheny. Kieran is a gifted storyteller and preacher. Not to be missed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Details of the upcoming pilgrimage to the home of Padre Pio. The pilgrimage will be lead by the Irish Capuchin Friars. All details on how to book are available on the poster or by visiting www.padrepio.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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Today we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. This beautiful image sees Mary carried to Heaven by Angels as she sleeps. To learn more about this dogma (truth) of our Catholic Faith, visit Franciscan Media : www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/ ... See MoreSee Less
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In Times of Darkness (Matt 11:21-28)
In today’s Gospel a troubled mother pleads with Jesus to cure her tormented daughter. It is so unlike Jesus that he answered her not a word. But he knew what he was doing. He was drawing out deeper depths of her faith. Her persistence developed a deeper faith. She is a model of faith in three qualities: persistence, humility and a sense of humour.
Persistence
She is in desperation for the sake of her daughter but her persistence is remarkable. She will not take “no” for an answer. She is like the woman of the parable who wears down a reluctant judge with the only weapon she had, her persistence. Jesus addresses her as “woman.” Is this a womanly strength? Is it forced on women as the only way to break through the hard-hearted logic of a world organised by men? This very week I heard that if you want something done, ask a woman. But if you want to talk about it, ask a man! Her motherly love will not be diverted. Love is greater than logic. Although she is persistent yet her faith is also very humble. She kneels before Jesus. Her prayer is simplicity itself: “Lord, help me.”
This humble faith has room for humour. There is a sense of playfulness when Jesus says, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the house-dogs.” Jews commonly referred to other nations as dogs. The voice of Jesus is not a racial slur, and one must hear the tone of humour in his voice. While one must be serious about God, one might be playful with God. The persistent mother catches the tone and enters the repartee. “Ah, yes, sir; but even the house-dogs can eat the scraps that fall from their master.”
When God is silent
The prophet Jeremiah has a beautiful saying about God’s love. “I have loved you with an everlasting love, so I am constant in my love for you.” But how does one survive when God is silent, just as Jesus initially did not answer a word to the Canaanite woman? She was a woman of great faith. Many of the mystical saints, people of great faith, experienced long periods of darkness and spiritual dryness. Saint Teresa of Calcutta lived for forty years without any consolations in prayer. ... See MoreSee Less
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Well done to all the team in Ards Capuchin Friary and Centre for the Care of Creation. For more information visit their webiste: www.ardsfriary.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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Today we clebrate the feast day of St Clare of Assisi. We extend our good wishes to all the Poor Clares around the World as we honour their founder. St Clare of Assisi, pray for us.
Listen to the story of St Clare: www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-clare-of-assisi/?utm_campaign=New%20Newsletter%202... ... See MoreSee Less
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