Michael Murphy OFM Cap. RIP
We regret to announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere Fr Michael Murphy OFM Cap. Full fuenral details here : https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr-michael-patrick-murphy-ofm-cap-kilkenny-kilkenny-city-541319 Michael’s funeral can be viewed at www.memoriallane.ie/livestream
Peter Rogers OFM Cap.
It is with regret that we announce the death of our Capuchin Confrere, Fr Peter Rogers. Peter faithfully served the Capuchin Order in many roles both at home and as a member of the General Council in Rome. Funeral details below. May he rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr-peter-rogers-ofm-cap-dublin-dublin-7-540360 Obituary for Fr Peter: Fr Peter Roger…
Christmas Mass Schedules Church St and Kilkenny
Church Street, Dublin 7 Capuchin Friary Kilkenny
The relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis to visit Church Street Dublin
This week the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis visits the Capuchin Friary in Church Street. More details here: St Mary of the Angels Church, Church Street, Dublin 7 Friday, November 24, and Saturday, November 25 The relic arrives on Friday 1.30pm. This will be followed by a talk, a blessing with the relic, recitation…
Capuchin Safeguarding Sunday 09 October 2023
This year’s theme for our Safeguarding Sunday is ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’. Please see our Safeguarding brochure to be distributed at all Capuchin Friaries and Churches this weekend. Safeguarding Sunday is an opportunity for us all to reflect on our individual and collective responsibilities to ensure our places are safe places for children and vulnerable…
Capuchin Friars officially welcomed to Knock
The 17th of September is the day Franciscans around the world celebrate the Feast of the Stigmata of St Francis. This is a day of new beginnings for us Capuchins; traditionally Postulants are welcomed and Novices are recived on this day. Today we celebrated a new beginning of a different kind as the Capuchin…
Capuchin Friars officially welcomed to Knock
This weekend the Capuchin Friars were officially welcomed to Knock by Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector of the Shrine, on behalf of Archbishop Francis Duffy. This weekend pilgrims from all over Ireland travelled to Knock for the annual Padre Pio Retreat and Pilgrimage, filling the Basilica while crowds queued outside St John’s Rest Centre to…
Brother Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brother Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap. Brother Eustace served as Provincial to the Irish Province and on the Capuchin General Council in Rome. He also ministered in Belfast and Donegal however he’s probably remembered by most in his role as Chaplain to St Francis…
New Capuchin Vocation Booklet
Our Vocations and Communications Commissions have created a vocations booklet designed to help those discerning a call to life as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. The booklet contains information on St Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin way of life, frequently asked questions and the Capuchin formation process. You can access and download your copy online on…
Tomorrow we celebrate the feast day of St Pio (Padre Pio) in Dublin, Cork and Donegal. ... See MoreSee Less
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Padre Pio triduum in Ards Friary. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Vocations Director Br Martin takes a moment to reflect on his vocation at the Padre Pio pilgrimage in Knock Shrine. This image really sums up Capuchin Franciscan life: Brothers together gathered around the Altar, turning to Christ, the centre of our Capuchin life. You can find out more about the Capuchin way of life, the life lived by St Pio, on our website: www.capuchinfranciscans.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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A wonderful look back at the Padre Pio pilgrimage to Knock thanks to the talents of Br Godfrey. #knockshrine #padrepio ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming Padre Pio events in Dublin and Cork. All are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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We have a busy few days ahead as we prepare for the upcoming feast of Padre Pio on the 23rd of September:
Sunday, 20th September: The annual Padre Pio pilgrimage to Knock Shrine in Co Mayo.
Mon 21st to Wed 23rd: Many Padre Pio events taking place around the country including the three days of prayer in St Mary of the Angels Church Street Dublin 7 & Holy Trinity Capuchin Church, Cork City.
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God’s Generosity or Human Envy (Matt 20:1-16)
The parable of the workers in the vineyard reveals the contrast between God’s magnanimous generosity and human envy. There is no question of injustice since every worker got the agreed payment. “Why be envious because I am generous?” The horrible aspect of envy is the negative reaction to some goodness or success that another person enjoys. Envy is a poisonous growth that draws its energy out of something that is good and beautiful. The workers who did only one hour received a full day’s pay. The generosity of the landowner should have been admired rather than becoming the subject of grumbling. Envy is one of the seven deadly sins. It is like a poisoned plant growing out of good soil. The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists some of the poisoned fruits of envy. “From envy are born hatred, detraction, calumny, joy caused by the misfortune of a neighbour, and displeasure caused by his prosperity.” Quite a juicy list of badness! Envy is a root that poisons the mind and heart.
Curing the poison
One cure for envy is to appreciate what we have received and to accept that the good fortune of another person is my good fortune too, since we are all brothers and sisters in God’s family. Another help to counteract envy is to replace boredom with a sense of wonder. Open your eyes and ears to the wonders of God’s generosity. Today’s First Reading tells us to turn our minds to our God who is rich in forgiving: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, my ways not your ways - it is the Lord who speaks. Yes, the heavens are as high above earth as my thoughts are above your ways, my thoughts above your thoughts.”
Gratitude heals
A lovely way to end each day is to switch off the invasive distractions of television, radio or computer so as to allow yourself the gift of a silent space. Reflect on the day now ending. Focus on the nice moments, some glimpse of beauty in a person, in nature, in some happening. These are gifts from God that often go unnoticed. Focus with gratitude on one gift for each day. Gratitude is one of the most healing powers in life. ... See MoreSee Less
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Friars from across the Northern European Capuchin Conference (CENEC) gathered today in Rochestown Cork to officially reopen the Friary as an English language Novitiate for the Conference. Mass was celebrated by Br Marek (General Councillor) and presided over by Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork. Br Richard Hendrick, Provincial Minister of the Irish Province, delivered the homily. Over 100 people from the locality joined the Mass and many spoke of their joy that the Capuchin Friars have returned to Rochestown after an absence of four years. Congratulations to all involved in today's celebrations. ... See MoreSee Less
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