Decaf Moment: Following the Path of the Breath
Close your eyes and, following the ancient path of breath, come to rest within yourself, and, find there the still centrepoint of perfect peace where Divine Light dwells. Abide there, in open hearted attentiveness, and, make your dwelling in that infinite spaciousness that exists in the Eternal Now, between the in-breath and the out-breath, and…
Decaf Moment: Finding God in the Present Moment
It is only in the present moment that we truly encounter the other. The past and future are filtered through a fog of emotions, anxieties, guilts, regrets, plans, prejudices and fantasies. Only in the present moment do we truly meet the other… and this is especially true of the OTHER we call God. For God…
February 9th Blessed Brother Leopold of Alpandaire: A modern Capuchin Saint
Blessed Leopold of Alpandeire – February 9 (1864 – 1956) Religious Leopold was born on June 24, 1864 and was given the name Francisco Tomas of St. John the Baptist. He was the first born to Diego Marquez Ayala and Jeronima Sanchez Jimenez, simple industrious peasants. He was a hard worker, working in the fields…
Decaf Meditation Moment
“In books we seek God, in meditation we find Him!” Padre Pio Let us sit, breathe deep, and be still, and then we will find within us the presence of the One who IS Love and whose light filling our mind and heart transforms and blesses!
Meditation in action…
Always remember… There is no job so seemingly small or humble, that will not build the kingdom of God’s love and compassion when done with heart, with mindful awareness, and with right intention… This is meditation in action… This is the contemplative way… From our sitting in meditation we ourselves are changed and healed by…
February 4th Feast of Our Capuchin Saint Joseph of Leonessa
Almost martyred, offering himself in exchange for the freedom of slaves, known as the companion killer for his indefatigable missionary zeal that often left other brothers gasping in his wake, climbing mountains barefoot and a deep contemplative and miracle worker to boot; our brother, St. Joseph of Leonessa, deserves to be more widely known! The…
Blessing of throats in Raheny
Join us in Raheny as we celebrate the Feast of St Blaise and the ancient tradition of blessing of throats. Blessings are available in our Chapel, Capuchin Frairy Raheny, Dublin at the following times ONLY: 7.30am (following 7am Mass); 10am / 11am / 12pm / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm. NOBLESSING AT 5pm…
Adoration Group for Young People begins in our Kilkenny Friary
Our Brothers in Kilkenny are commencing an Adoration Group for Young People who wish to take time out and pray before the Blessed Sacrament. It runs each Sunday night in the Friary Church from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. All are most welcome
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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 B...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Just a taste of some of the amazingly creative work under way at Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation. Congratulations to Br Ade and all the team at Ards. If you have a chance to visit that part of Donegal, Ards is not to be missed with it's stunning beaches, woodland walks, walled garden, working farm, stunning scenery and the best coffee and cakes in Donegal. You'll be assured of a very warm céad mile fáilte. Why not visit their website for more information and to find out how you can support the work of Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation: www.ardsfriary.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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This weekend's Gospel reflection thanks to Br Silvester O'Flynn OFM Cap:
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Today’s Gospel is about understanding the positive meaning of the commandments. At the time of Jesus, the Scribes and Pharisees were the dominating legalists. On the one hand they brought in m...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Look out for our two pager in the Irish Catholic Newspaper's feature on Consecrated Life. Thanks to the the design team in the The Irish Catholic Newspaper for such great work. If this little article raises your interest in Capuchin life, feel free to make contact by emailing: vocations@capuchins.ie ... See MoreSee Less
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With great sadness we announce the death of our Capuchin confrere, Br. Padráig O'Cuill OFM Cap. Br Padráig joined the Capuchin Order in 1957 and was ordained to the Priesthood in 1967. During his years as a Capuchin Friar, Padráig ministered as an Irish language teacher, hospital chaplain and chaplain to Dublin Port and Docks. For many years he served as the Archivist for the Irish Capuchin Province.
Br. Padráig died peacefully in Beaumont Hospital this morning (04/02/2026) following a short illness. Padráig was a kind, helpful and cheerful man who often caused howls of laughter with his quick wit and razor sharp sense of humour. He will be very much missed in the Capuchin Friary Raheny and beyond.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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Last year Br Antony Kurian was ordained to the Priesthood for the Irish Capuchin Province. This weekend, The Irish Times Newspaper featured the story of Antony's path to ordination.
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The ordination in Dublin of Br Anthony Kurian was a milestone for the Kerala native, his family and the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Ireland6 CommentsComment on Facebook
As we celebrate a year of St Francis, here is a recent online event that provides an excellent overview of the life and legacy of St Francis of Assisi, 800 years after his death in 1226:
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Yesterday the Capuchin Day Centre distributed 4,000 Christmas vouchers to those in need. A huge work of thanks and congratulations to all invloed in putting this outreach together. And a very special thanks to the donors who make it all possible. Find our more about this work from Br Kevin Kiernan, Capuchin Director of the Day Centre who was interviewed for the RTE Morning Ireland programme:
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Early this morning over 3,000 people queued around Church Street and on to the door of the Capuchin Day Centre on Bow Street. Each waiting to receive a voucher to help them this time of year. Some good reporting on the event. Well done to all involved.
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‘It’s poverty’: Capuchin Christmas food voucher tickets draw ‘longest’ queue in years
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An extra 500 tickets were printed this year after distressing scenes last December when they initially ran out13 CommentsComment on Facebook