Fr Paul Tapley OFM Cap
Death notice and arrangements of Br Paul Tapley OFM Cap: Fr. Paul Tapley OFM Cap. (Capuchin Friary, Church Street, Dublin 7 and late of Drimnagh, Dublin 12) passed away on 12th August 2023 in the loving care of the staff at The Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and…
World Youth Day Lisbon
Hundreds of thousands of young people from around the World have gathered in Lisbon at the invitation of Pope Francis to celebrate World Youth Day 2023. The week-long event brings together young to join the Pope for very special times of prayer and reflection. It is a festival of faith on a grand scale with…
Perpetual Profession for three members of the SFO
The Perpetual Profession of three members of Finglas Secular Franciscan Order which took place in St. Mary of the Angels Capuchin Church, Church Street, Dublin 7 on Sunday 9th July. Left to Right: Fr. Seán Kelly, OFM, Cap Provincial Minister, Eithne O’Toole, Secretary, Finglas SFO, Monica Hempenstall, Kathleen Hempenstall, Sarah Scully, Angela Glavin,…
Remembering Brother Noel Brennan OFM Cap
A memorial Mass to remember Brother Noel Brennan OFM Cap., takes place in Holy Trinity Church, Cork on 15th of July at 3pm. The Mass will be liveatreamed on : www.memoriallane.ie/livestream
The death has been announced of Brother Noel Brennan OFM Cap
CAPUCHIN PROVINCIAL OFFICE 12 Halston Street, Dublin, Ireland. I regret to announce the death, after a short illness, of our dear brother, Noel Brennan. He died at Our Lady’s Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia, at 1.50 a.m. on Wednesday 14th June, 2023; three friars from his community accompanied him as he departed this life. He was the…
Mission Secretaries gather in Rome
Our Provincial Minister, Br Seán Kelly, and our Mission Secretary, Br James Connolly, are attending a meeting of Capuchin Mission Secretaries in Rome. Brother James is seen here presenting on the Capuchin Mission to Zambia which he spent over 40 years working in. We wish them well in this important work.
New CEO appointed to the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People
L-R: Br Seán Kelly (Provincial Minister), Mr Brian Friel and Br Kevin Kiernan (Capuchin Day Centre) The Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless has announced the appointment of a new CEO following an open recruitment campaign led by Crowe Consulting. The new CEO, Mr. Brian Friel, comes to the Day Centre with extensive experience…
Funeral arrangements for Brother Edwin Flynn OFM Cap
Brother Edwin’s funeral Mass takes place in Holy Trinity Church, Cork on Tuesday 30 August 2022 at 11am. The Mass will be live-streamed on: https://www.memoriallane.ie/livestream/
Brother Bosco Connolly OFM Cap.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brother Bosco Connolly OFM Cap. Brother Bosco was based in Ard Mhuire, Co Donegal. He was a Capuchin Missionary in South Korea for many years before returning to Ireland. Funeral arrangements to follow. May he rest in Peace. Amen
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Today we clebrate the feast day of St Clare of Assisi. We extend our good wishes to all the Poor Clares around the World as we honour their founder. St Clare of Assisi, pray for us.
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Loneliness, Hunger of the Heart (Matt 14:13-21)
When Jesus received the news of the death of his cousin, John the Baptist, he withdrew by boat with the apostles to a lonely place where they could be by themselves.
Another name for loneliness is the hunger of the heart. A popular film years ago was called “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.” One cause of loneliness is the emptiness experienced after the death of a loved one. Even Jesus felt the need to cope with this emptiness. A person who is grieving needs time and space. Different people deal with grief in different ways. In the weeks after the funeral, many people will be very tired physically, emotionally and spiritually. One may not have the emotional energy to pray. It is important to let them know that you are praying for them. Pray also for the discernment to know when to accompany the person grieving and when to let the person have time alone.
A lonely place
The quietness that Jesus sought did not last for long. People soon found out where he was and flocked there. Out of pity for them he set aside his own need and attended to their needs. Hours slipped by and the disciples were concerned because the people had not brought food. It is interesting that the apostles did not say to Jesus that this is a hungry place but that this is a lonely place. They had touched on the inner hunger of the heart, loneliness.
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta was shocked when her Sisters of Charity went to serve in a poor area of New York. In Calcutta, the Sisters ministered to the dying and fed hundreds of hungry people every day. But in New York they were confronted by the hunger of loneliness felt by deserted old people. This is how Mother Teresa described it: “The worst disease is not leprosy; it is being unwanted, being left out, being forgotten. The greatest scourge is to forget the next person, to be so suffocated with the things we have that we have no time for the lonely Jesus – even a person in our own family who needs us.”
In today’s Second Reading Saint Paul writes: “Nothing can come between us and the love of Christ, even if we are troubled or worried, or being persecuted, or lacking food.. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Provincial Minister, Br. Richard shares a reflection on his time in Zambia. Please pray for.our brothers in Zambia and the returned missionaries in Ireland. ... See MoreSee Less
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Treasure in the Heart (Matt. 13:44-52)
In today’s gospel Jesus continues the seven parables about the kingdom of heaven in our lives. What is this kingdom? In the gospels, the kingdom of heaven has several different shades of meaning. In today’s parables it refers to the hidden treasure in the heart. “The kingdom of God is within you.” It is the realization that God is not only up there but is also in here, in my heart and soul. That is what Pope Francis called the joy of the gospel, the joy of a personal relationship with Jesus. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness”. Inner emptiness is no longer a lonely place: rather, it is space for enjoying the nearness of God in a personal relationship.
This inner joy is described in the parable of a hidden treasure that someone unexpectedly discovered in a field. He goes off, sells everything he owns and buys the field. The discovery represents a totally unanticipated experience that brings about a sudden conversion, a new awareness of God as present in one’s life. It is like a new birth and some people refer to the experience as being born again.
For others the experience is like that of a merchant who was searching for a very valuable pearl. He also sells all he owns to buy this pearl. These are the people who spent time reading and studying, or exploring various philosophies of life until eventually they found Jesus and all that he means. Whether it comes in a sudden conversion experience, or as the result of much study and searching, they hold on to this treasure at any cost. The cost of discipleship usually involves repentance in the sense of a conversion of thought, values and behaviour.
A Church of all sorts
The seventh and last of the parables describes the kingdom as a fishing net dragging in a mixture of many kinds of fish. This refers to the catholic dimension of the kingdom since the word catholic means all-embracing. There is room for all sorts: for those who focus on conserving the past side-by-side with those who are impatient for change. ... See MoreSee Less
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Saints come in all shapes and sizes. The Capuchin Order has over 100 saints and blesseds recognised by the Church. Some years ago Irish Capuchin Friar, Br Owen, compiled a compendium of our Saints and Blesseds (some of the more recent ones will not be on this list). He outlines the life and vocation of each.
As Capuchin Friars we draw much encouragement, guidance and inspiration from our saintly brothers. They share the same vocation as us and we can learn much from them and how they responded to God's call in their lives. You can read Br Owen's account of their lives by copying this website address to your preferred broweser:
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Our Provincial Minister, Br. Richard, is currently on visitation with the brothers in the Custody of Zambia. Today he met the newly received Novices and tomorrow Br Richard preseides at the celebration of seven first professions and four Solemn in St. Bonaventure’s, Lusaka.
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