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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:…
Saints come in all shapes and sizes. The Capuchin Order has over 100 saints and blesseds recognised by the Church. Some years ago Irish Capuchin Friar, Br Owen, compiled a compendium of our Saints and Blesseds (some of the more recent ones will not be on this list). He outlines the life and vocation of each.
As Capuchin Friars we draw much encouragement, guidance and inspiration from our saintly brothers. They share the same vocation as us and we can learn much from them and how they responded to God's call in their lives. You can read Br Owen's account of their lives by copying this website address to your preferred broweser:
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Our Provincial Minister, Br. Richard, is currently on visitation with the brothers in the Custody of Zambia. Today he met the newly received Novices and tomorrow Br Richard preseides at the celebration of seven first professions and four Solemn in St. Bonaventure’s, Lusaka.
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Seeds of Wisdom (Matt 13: 1-13)
“The reason that I talk to them in parables is that they look without seeing and listen without hearing or understanding” (Matt 13:13). Jesus knew that people would listen to stories and remember them. A parable is a story that runs parallel to life, like a mirror that travels beside you in which you can see your life.
How do we listen
Jesus compared his teaching to seeds planted in different sorts of soil. A seed is not of much use if it is left in a paper packet. It must be mixed in the earth. Scripture, the word of God, must be taken from the paper and planted in the earth of life. Only then will it be life-giving. But there are different levels of listening. Every speaker must remember that what is communicated is not necessarily what is said but what is heard. Everything that is read or heard is filtered through the mind of the reader or listener. One listener is delighted while another gets nothing out of the same sermon. There were very different reactions to the preaching of Jesus. Some people were filled with awe at his gracious words while others boiled with anger and were hardened in their prejudice. The sermon is the same but it is the listening that makes the difference. The parable of the sower and seed challenges us about how we listen.
Different soils
The first seed fell on the edge of a path, on hard soil. Birds devoured it before it got into the soil. Our minds are miles away, totally distracted and we take nothing in. Nothing has lodged in the memory. The second seed fell on shallow soil which is alright on the surface but rocky underneath. This represents the shallow person who hears in a superficial, distracted way. This listener is more likely to remember who sat in which seat, or how somebody was dressed!
Other seeds started to grow until the shoots were choked by winding weeds. Sometimes good intentions do not last long because the mind is too preoccupied by other concerns and worries. Finally, there is the good soil which produces a crop in various amounts. If one prepares the soil beforehand there is every chance that the seed will flourish. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the feast of St Thomas the Apostle and also the 498th birthday of the Capuchin Franciscan Order. The Capuchin Order is a reform within the Franciscan Movement which was recognised by the Pope Clement VII on the 3rd of July 1528 with the papal bull Religionis Zelus. For more information on the Capuchin Franciscan way of life and vocation, visit www.capuchinfranciscans.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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Br. Richard Hendrick OFM Cap, Provincial Minister, blesses the newly installed memorial in remembrance of Br Kevin Crowley in the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People, Dublin. The memorial comprises of the icon of St Francis of Assisi presented to the Day Centre by Pope Francis on his visit there in 2018 as well as a black and white photo of Br. Kevin Crowley, founder of the Capuchin Day Centre who died on the 2nd of July 2025. Many congratulations to all involved and sincere thanks to the very generous donor. ... See MoreSee Less
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Two events for tomorrow's First Friday. All are welcome ... See MoreSee Less
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This evening we remember Br Kevin Crowley OFM Cap on his first anniversary. Mass at 7.30pm in St Mary of the Angels Capuchin Church, Church Street, Dublin 7. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tomorrow evening (02 July 2026), we remember Br Kevin Crowley OFM Cap on the occasion of his first anniversary. Mass at 7.30pm in Church Street. ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming in St Francis of Assisi Parish, Priorswood on Friday 3rd of July. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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