Fr Kieran has had a busy week, with the Franciscan sisters in Ballinasloe and in his absence, friars from Athlone and Clonmel stepping in to assist in Multy.
Of saints in Ballinasloe, and fraternal assistance from around the Province
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Reflections from Fr Kieran
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.
We’re all saints in training!
In this week’s writing, Fr Kieran reflects on the dual feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Thinking about the recent death of Joe McMahon ofm, Kieran tells us that, “we are all saints in training, because of the love that God has lavished on us in our Baptism.”
On new faces and Dostoevsky’s faith!
In sharing his thoughts this week, Fr Kieran comments on additions to the fraternity in Multy and the newly published book by another member of the Multyfarnham fraternity, Fr John O’Brien ofm.
The harvest is rich, but the labourers are few!
In a week when the closure of the friary in Athlone has been announced, a friary that was founded in 1241, Kieran Cronin OFM reflects on the significance of this event, and on what is at its core, viz. : “the shortage of vocations to the Franciscan way of life.”
Creeslough
Contemplating Creeslough and comprehending tragedy. Fr Kieran shares his thoughts on this terrible tragedy and one of the ways in which the people who come here to Multy expressed their solidarity.
From the desk of Fr Kieran OFM
Today (Friday, October 7), we are launching a new section on our website - "From the desk of Fr Kieran OFM." On a weekly basis, Fr Kieran will contribute a reflection based on what he is thinking about this week and wishes to share with us and perhaps, encourage...
Deus meus et omnia (my God and my all)
The beginning of October is always special for Franciscans because of the celebration of the feast of our founder, St Francis on October 4. We call him our “Holy Father,” the one who inspires his followers to be truly brothers and sisters to one another and all...