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:…
Consider Consecrated Life as a Capuchin Friar
A sincere word of thanks to the Irish Catholic Newspaper for their two page feature on the Irish Capuchins as part of a special edition on Consecrated Life. Called to a life of Prayer and Service as Brothers of St Francis of Assisi We are the Irish Capuchin Franciscan Friars and we have been ministering…
Three Capuchins taking a cappuccino break in Ards! The Wild Garden Cafe is now open daily for the best coffee and cakes for miles. #ardsfriary #ArdsFriaryBeach #ardsfriarywalk #ardsfriarytrail ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing Br Terence a very happy birthday today. He's 70 plus 10 years old. God bless from all the Friars. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Feast of Corpus Christi (John: Chapter 6)
Today’s Gospel is taken from John Chapter 6 which tells us about three kinds of bread… bread for bodily hunger, bread to nourish faith, and the divine bread of the Eucharist. With the first bread Jesus fed a multitude through the miraculous multiplication of five loaves and two fish.
Next day, people came back to him, perhaps for another free dinner! In John’s Gospel, miracles are regarded as signs to advance in faith. So, Jesus then asked his audience to move on from ordinary bread to the bread that endures to eternal life. The second kind of bread will satisfy the hungers of the spirit. “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never hunger; whoever believes in me will never thirst.” To believe in Jesus means a commitment to follow his ideals and teaching … as the way, the truth and the life. People who knew Jesus from childhood found it hard to make this commitment. (John 6:42-43)
After bread for the body and the bread of faith, Jesus raised their minds to the third bread (John 6: 51-58). He spoke in the future tense because this bread had not yet been given. “The bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.” It is no surprise that the people were deeply puzzled by this. “How can this man give us his flesh to eat.” So, Jesus repeated his promise in seven further statements. Seven is always the divine number in John’s Gospel. People were still puzzled but Jesus explained that they would understand this future bread only in the light of the resurrection. “What if you should see the Son of man ascend to where he was before”(John 6:62). It is the Risen Lord whom we meet in the Eucharist. On the night before he died, at the Last Supper, he gave the blessed bread to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, given up for you.” And giving them the cup of wine, he said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood poured out for you.”
For some thirty years the Son of God was on earth in a human body of flesh and blood. Now he is embodied in the consecrated bread and wine. “In the Eucharist Christ gives us the very body which he gave up for us on the cross which he poured out fo ... See MoreSee Less
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A great start to our First Friday Sacred Heart Devotions in St Mary of the Angels Church Street. Well done to Br Antony and his team. There is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 7.30pm Mass on the 1st and 3rd Friday's of the Month, with Sacred Heart Devotions on the 1st Friday. ... See MoreSee Less
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This evening we gather for our First Friday 'mini-retreat' with the Sacred Heart in the Sacred Heart Hall of St Mary of the Angels Capuchin Church, Church Street, Dublin 7. Begins at 6pm with some tea / coffee followed by a reflection on the Sacred Heart devotion as an act of love by Br Martin Bennett. Mass at 7.30pm followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and litany of the Sacred Heart with the Act of Consecration. Our intentions are for vocations and peace. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join the Friars and Secular Franciscan Order in Raheny for the annual triduum in honour of St Anthony of Padua. This year's celebrant and preacher is Br. Antony Kurian (Vicar in Church Street Friary, Vocations Promotor and Co-Mission Secretary). Blessing of lillies on the final night. This event is always very well attended so make sure to arrive early to get a seat. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tremendous work in Ards. Congratulations to all involved. ... See MoreSee Less
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Look out for our new banners explaining the Jubilee Year of St Francis and the conditions for the plenary indulgence. ... See MoreSee Less
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Some lovely photos from yesterday's fayre and blessing of the newly renovated 'Peacemakers Chapel' in Ards Friary : Centre for the Care of Creation. Congratulations to all involved. More information on the great work is available on www.ardsfriary.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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