by Gerard Bennett | Nov 10, 2022 | Reflections from Fr Kieran
Writing this on Wednesday morning, I am still reflecting on a meeting of the Guardians of the Province in Portarlington, beginning on Sunday evening and concluding yesterday at lunchtime. For those who are not familiar with Franciscan structures, a “guardian” is the...
by Gerard Bennett | Nov 7, 2022 | Prayers
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...
by Gerard Bennett | Nov 1, 2022 | Latest, Reflections from Fr Kieran
This week is dominated by two consecutive feast days, All Saints and All Souls, which give a deeper meaning to what the secular culture calls “Halloween!” Ghosts and Goblins are no doubt fun for our children and fireworks bring excitement to adolescents (young and...
by Gerard Bennett | Oct 28, 2022 | From the pen of John O'Brien OFM, Reflections from Fr Kieran
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...
by Gerard Bennett | Oct 26, 2022 | Latest, Safeguarding
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...
