by Gerard Bennett | Dec 22, 2022 | Reflections from Fr Kieran
Annunciations form the basis of readings at Mass for the first days of this week of Advent. And, like many realities in Scripture, they tend to come in threes (three temptations in the desert, three denials by Peter, three friends climbing Mount Tabor, a Holy Family...
by Gerard Bennett | Dec 12, 2022 | Reflections from Fr Kieran
The Gospel reading for Monday of the third week of Advent (Matt 21:23-27) offers a familiar story of Jesus in conflict with the religious leaders of Israel, but it offers an important opportunity to reflect on the relationship between authority and truth, a very...
by Gerard Bennett | Dec 12, 2022 | Reflections from Fr Kieran
I am looking back on another busy week in Multyfarnham. The Christmas rush for our Mass bouquets meant we have extended our office hours from Tuesday and Friday to Tuesday to Friday inclusive – and the news is getting about. So much so, in fact, that we ran out...
by Gerard Bennett | Dec 4, 2022 | Reflections from Fr Kieran
Apologies for another late reflection, due to my being away since Monday leading a retreat for the Franciscan sisters in Ballinasloe, County Galway. I was received with the warmest hospitality by the lovely sisters, most of who are in their eighties and enjoying...
by Gerard Bennett | Nov 28, 2022 | Prayers
Lord my soul is sleepy, and I find it hard to wake up to face the day with its troubles. I need you to be my alarm clock, my wakeup call, so that I can jump up with enthusiasm to serve you in others. May this season of Advent work as your morning call, urging me in...
