Novena to St Clare of Assisi
Today begins the nine days of prayer (novena) leading to the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi. This Novena prayer is used by the Poor Clare’s and they invite you to join with them over the coming days. Happy feast of Our Lady of the Angels! We begin the novena to St. Clare today,…
Some images Chapter 2019
Chapter 2019 was a grace-filled time for all of us. It was a time of prayer and discussion that had a palpable fraternal atmosphere, and we are thankful to all involved for creating that. Here are some images of the week that capture a little of that atmosphere. Enjoy!
New Provincial and Council Elected
We are delighted to introduce our new Provincial Minister and Provincial Council. Pictured here with Brother Roberto Genuin (General Minister) and Brother Pio Murat (General Councillor). We wish our brothers well in this important ministry. Provincial Minister: Brother Seán Kelly OFM Cap. Vicar Provincial: Brother Richard Hendrick OFM Cap. Brother Seán Donohoe OFM Cap. Brother…
Happy birthday to us!
3rd July was the day in 1528 when Pope Clement VII approved the Capuchin Franciscan Order with the Papal Bull “Religionis Zelus” (the Zeal of Religion). Let us pray for the Capuchin Order on this day that the friars may continue to be faithful to the Capuchin charism and continue their witness to Christ according…
Padre Pio and the Sacred Heart
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart. St Pio had a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and everyday prayed the ‘Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart’ for the many hundreds of people who asked him for prayer. But why the heart? Well, for centuries the heart has been the symbol…
Fr Jude “Judo” McKenna honoured by the Japaneese Government
Our own Fr. Jude McKenna, the inspiration and guiding light behind our Sables Nua Judo Club was honoured by the Japanese Government for his service to Judo and to the people of Zambia generally. At a most impressive ceremony in the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence in Dublin Fr. Jude was conferred with the Award of the…
Statement from the Irish Capuchin Friars – 10 June 2019
In response to the homily by Fr. Tom Forde, OFM,Cap on Pentecost Sunday Vigil Mass in Kilkenny, we wish to state the following: This homily, which had been published as a blog is no longer posted online. On reflection Fr Tom removed the blog as it was not his intention to cause hurt to anyone….
Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day 9
Pentecost Novena Day 9: Today we meditate upon the Holy Spirit as the Love of the Father and the Son. Veni Sancte Spiritus! Love of the Father, Love of God the Son, from whom all came, in whom was all begun; who formest heavenly beauty out of strife, creation’s whole desire and breath of life:…
Annual Belmullet cycle in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre
For a number of years now a group of cyclists have cycled from Dublin to Belmullet in Co Mayo in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People. Safe trip to all involved and thank you for supporting the work of the Day Centre. (Photo Credit: Damien Eagers)
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