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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

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

Wishing Br Terence a very happy birthday today. He's 70 plus 10 years old. God bless from all the Friars. ... See MoreSee Less

Wishing Br Terence a very happy birthday today. Hes 70 plus 10 years old. God bless from all the Friars.Image attachment

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
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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

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

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 Fridays of the Month, with Sacred Heart Devotions on the 1st Friday.Image attachmentImage attachment

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

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.Image attachmentImage attachment

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

Join the Friars and Secular Franciscan Order in Raheny for the annual triduum in honour of St Anthony of Padua. This years 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.

Look out for our new banners explaining the Jubilee Year of St Francis and the conditions for the plenary indulgence. ... See MoreSee Less

Look out for our new banners explaining the Jubilee Year of St Francis and the conditions for the plenary indulgence.

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

Some lovely photos from yesterdays 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.ieImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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Congratulations to the New Provincial and Council in the Western American Province

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We offer our warmest fraternal congratulations to our brothers in the Western American Province of Our Lady of the Angels. This province was founded by Irish Capuchin Friars over 100 year ago and today is an independent province with some Irish Friars still ministering there. The following is taken from their Facebook page ((1) Be…
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Blessings on St Valentine’s Day

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The over arching symbol of St Valentine’s Day is, without doubt, the heart. This heart is the symbol of love. It’s red, full and vibrant; filled with life, joy and expectation. The Carmelite Friars in Whitefriar Street Church, Dublin are keepers of the heart of St Valentine. Each year engaged couples from all over Ireland,…
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Catholic Schools Week 2021

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The theme of this year’s Catholic Schools Week is ‘Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith and Resilience’. Schools have been under so much pressure over the last twelve months and this shows little sign of letting up anytime soon. Faith and resilience are two key qualities that can help us in difficult times. This week let…
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Christmas Greetings

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We wish each of you every blessing this Christmas. This has been a difficult year for so many and we hold you in our prayer as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. May the joy of this event remain always in our hearts. We also want to share with you some short…
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