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The Franciscan Abbey in Multyfarnham was founded in 1268 and continues to be an active centre of Franciscan mission in Ireland. The only Franciscan Abbey in Ireland still standing on the footprint of its original foundation, the Franciscan fraternity continues its commitment of service from this special place.
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A prayer of Spiritual Communion
Another prayer of Spiritual Communion for this Advent Season
Advent Prayer
As we enter into this Advent season of waiting, Fr Kieran has composed a short prayer that we can say during this time.
Join us for our next ‘Open Space’ gathering
Would you like to join us for our next ‘Open Space’ gathering on Thursday, December 1 at 8:00pm?
In the company of centenarians, remembrance, and RTÉ
Fr Kieran reflects on a busy week that has just passed, with the Sisters of Mercy inn Longford, remembering loved ones during the LARCC remembrance service on Wednesday, and recording Mass for RTÉ on Friday
A Busy Week in Multyfarnham!
Fr Kieran shares his thoughts on a busy week here in Multyfarnham, a week of visitors, a friar recovering after a fall, and the return from Vietnam of Sean Cassin ofm.
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Join us for our next ‘Open Space’ gathering
Our next gathering of the Open Space conversation group will take place on Thursday, December 1 at 8:00pm. You will find us in the 'Bistro' room, to the left of the main entrance to the Friary (as you face the entrance door). The topic for our conversation this coming...
In the company of centenarians, remembrance, and RTÉ
Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time I am squeezing in this very late reflection before the end of the last week of the Church Year. It will be Advent before you read these words! Let me tell you about some of the events of the past few days. Beginning on Monday, I...
A God of Inexhaustible Patience
Lord, you know us so well. You know how exhausting life can be, with so many stresses and strains, pulling us this way and that. We thank you for the peace that comes from participating in your Eucharist as we join you in offering ourselves to the Father and receiving...
Review | “The Crucible of Doubt: Dostoevsky’s Faith”
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It seems to me that neither Dostoevsky in his writing, or Fr John O'Brien in his coverage and study of it, underestimate the intelligence of the reader. There were chapters of spell-bound intrigue as I was totally unfamiliar with...
On new faces and Dostoevsky’s faith!
Sometimes the weekly reflection looks forward to coming events, but this one looks back to the aftermath of the planned closure of the friary in Athlone, which came as a shock to many, including the friars of the Province. Writing last week, I mentioned the...
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Death of Fr Joe McMahon OFM
Today, October 29, our brother Joe MacMahon OFM, went home peacefully to God after a long illness. He was 80 years old. A member of the Ennis fraternity, Joe was born in Limerick in 1942. He entered the Franciscan novitiate in Killarney in 1960, and the following year...
Floods at the Friary
On Friday, October 28 during the mid-afternoon, the River Gaine, which flows through the Friary grounds, bursts its banks. As a result, the gardens containing the life-sized Stations of the Cross flooded. See below a short video that shows the event...
The Stations of the Cross Garden Floods
On Friday, October 28, the River Gaine, which flows through the life-sized Stations of the Cross garden, burst its banks after a period of intense rain. Below you will see some images of the aftermath! Click on the image to expand it to full page...
Athlone transfers to Multy
In the aftermath of the announcement of the closure of Athlone Friary, the Minister Provincial of the Franciscans in Ireland, Aidan McGrath ofm, has announced that Gabriel Kinahan ofm and Br Salvador ofm will move to the friary at Multyfarnham upon the closure of...
About Safeguarding in Multyfarnham
Here in Multyfarnham, we greatly value the very many people who support our work and especially, the presence of those who visit, whether to attend Mass, avail of the sacrament of reconciliation (confession), to pray, to walk through our beautiful grounds, or for such...
From the desk of Fr Kieran OFM
In the company of centenarians, remembrance, and RTÉ
Fr Kieran reflects on a busy week that has just passed, with the Sisters of Mercy inn Longford, remembering loved ones during the LARCC remembrance service on Wednesday, and recording Mass for RTÉ on Friday
A Busy Week in Multyfarnham!
Fr Kieran shares his thoughts on a busy week here in Multyfarnham, a week of visitors, a friar recovering after a fall, and the return from Vietnam of Sean Cassin ofm.
An emphasis on care – and the return to singing!
Fr Kieran reflects on his recent guardians’ meeting and the return of singing in the friary church.