by Gerard Bennett | Apr 5, 2024 | Reflections from Fr Kieran
The Gospel readings for Easter Week focus on an empty tomb, but even more on the appearances of Jesus to his followers, the first witnesses to his Resurrection. Strangely, however, the Church’s liturgy does not stress the apostles, but gives us stories on Monday and...
by Gerard Bennett | Mar 25, 2024 | History
The vigorous resurgence of Catholic life and activity that marked the reign of James II was as brief as that monarch’s rule. A sudden turn in political events in England deprived James of his throne. He was deposed in the so-called Glorious Revolution (1688–1689), led...
by Gerard Bennett | Feb 20, 2024 | Lent, Reflections from Fr Kieran
In two brief sentences, St Mark informs us, in a rather matter of fact way, what happens to Jesus after his Baptism in the Jordan. St Mark’s Gospel says: “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness, and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan”...
by Gerard Bennett | Feb 16, 2024 | Reflections from Fr Kieran
The language of the senses can be understood literally, metaphorically, or both together, as in the Gospel accounts of Jesus touching people in need of healing and allowing himself to be touched by the sick. The literal meaning of touching refers to laying one’s hand...
by Gerard Bennett | Jan 29, 2024 | History
Dr Patrick Tyrrell, OFM, Bishop of Clogher, and later of Meath was an alumnus of Multyfarnham friary. This son of the ancient and chivalrous house of Fertullagh, Westmeath, joined the Franciscan Order at an early age in Multyfarnham. He went on to become one of the...
