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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:…
Join us for the annual triduum of prayer in honour of St Pio (Padre Pio). Rosary each night at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm.
Our main celebrants and preachers.for this year are:
21 Sept: Br Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap - Guardian of the National Shrine of St Pio at Church Street.Theme: Padre Pio and Prayer.
22 Sept: Br Martin Bennett OFM Cap - Director of Communications & Vocations. Theme: Padre Pio and the stigmata (wounds of Divine Love).
23 Sept: Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap - Provincial Minister. Theme: Padre Pio and healing.
Music each night. Blessing with the relic after Mass. Confessions available before Mass from 6.30pm. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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On Forgiveness and Correction
This Sunday is unusual because the 3 Mass Readings are on the same theme … forgiveness and correction. I think it is a pity that the Readings are not interconnected every Sunday. FirstReading Ezechiel warns the people of the likelihood of an invasion of Israel by the Babylonians. It will be the duty of every person to act as a sentry. And anyone who fails to correct an errant sentry must share in the guilt of that sentry. “O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.” (Today’s Responsorial Psalm).
Second Reading Paul reminds us that all the commandments are summed up in one sentence. “You must love your neighbour as yourself. Love is the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbour; that is why it is the answer to every one of the commandments.” Love is always ready to make allowances, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes. (1 Cor 13: 6) Paul also wrote that “God in Christ was reconciling the world to himself, and he has entrusted to us the news that they are reconciled.”
Today’s Gospel Today’s gospel treats the correction of somebody as a community responsibility. “If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you.” It might be a family community or a community of friends. Many years ago, I accompanied a confrere to a session in a Rehabilitation Centre. One man in the group had an alcoholic problem which he staunchly denied. Then one after another, his coterie of family and friends lashed into him by recalling the embarrassing occasions he caused at weddings or other occasions. He tried to laugh it off until suddenly he buried his head in his hands and burst into tears. This sort of correction is called tough love. ... See MoreSee Less
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Follow the latest news and events for the Year of St Francis celebrations in Ireland including the Franciscan Family Day & Dublin City Triduum of Prayer to the Transitus of St Francis as well as resources for schools, communities and families:
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Today begins the Season of Creation which runs from the 1st of September to the feast of St Francis of Assisi on the 4th of October. St Francis is the Patron Saint of peace, ecology and animals. The theme for the 2026 Season of Creation is 'Living Water' taken from the Prophet Ezekiel (47:9 & 12). The springs of 'Living Water' bring life to everything and are a powerful image of a hopeful future touched by the grace of healing.
Trocaire have some excellent resources available on their webiste: www.trocaire.org
The Season of Creation is a wonderful opportunity for us as individuals and communities to reflect on the great gift of Creation and our special role in protecting and safeguarding it.
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As we advance in our readings from Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus leaves Galilee and heads south towards Jerusalem. He tries to make it clear to his disciples that Jerusalem would mean his rejection, his death on the cross but also his rising on the third day. This is a shock to the disciples. Peter takes Jesus aside and starts to remonstrate with him. “Heaven preserve you, Lord, this must not happen to you.” But Jesus repeats that his way is the way of the cross and resurrection, but it is a temptation of Satan to seek the way of selfishness. To be a genuine follower of Jesus one must go through a process of taking up the crosses of life and dying to selfishness. “Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.”
Why the cross
How could a loving, merciful Father permit the cruelty of the cross? The answer is one word: compassion. Compassion literally means suffering with. Jesus would be with us in our suffering. His way of saving was not at a safe distance, aloof from the messy side of life. On the cross he is nailed to all human pain and distress. Having loved his own while in this world he loved them to the utmost. How poorer would be our knowledge of God’s love if Jesus had saved us in a painless way! There are depths in the human heart which are not discovered until one shares in the cross of Jesus Christ. “Anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.”
Saint Paul tells us in today’s Second Reading, “Think of God’s mercy and worship him in a way that is worthy of thinking beings, by offering your living bodies as a holy sacrifice, truly pleasing to God. Do not model yourselves on the behaviour of the world around you, but let your behaviour change, modelled by your new mind.” What is this new mind?
The Wrong Ladder
Pope Francis, constantly taking us back to the mind and ideals of Jesus, wrote: “Only the person who feels happiness in seeking the good of others, in desiring their happiness, can be a missionary. This openness of the heart is a source of joy, since it is more blessed to give than to receive. We do not live better when we flee, hide, refuse to share, stop giving. ... See MoreSee Less
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This evening Priorswood Parish celebrated a Mass of Gratitude for all the Friars, Sisters, staff, volunteers and benefactors who have been part of the life of the parish over the last 52 years. Br Jude (91) cut the celebration cake in the Parish Centre after Mass. Congratulations to all involved. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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