Reflections from Fr Kieran

Fr Kieran reflects on the message in St Mark’s Gospel (Mk 1:29-39), the Gospel of the day this past Wednesday. healing the mother-in-law of Peter who was suffering from a fever. Kieran explores this idea of fever and feverish activity, especially the reality of living these busy lives of ours “feverishly” but taking the lesson from Jesus of being confident, self-assured and calm, “all of this due to the time he takes early in the morning to pray to his Father.”

Fr Kieran considers the practice of New Year resolutions, but who is in control?

Fr Kieran reflects on the readings of this fourth week of Advent, beginning with the Angel coming to St Joseph in a dream, then the Angel’s announcement to Zechariah about the conception of the prophet John, and finally, the Angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary, announcing that she was to be the mother of God.

Fr Kieran reflects on the Gospel of Monday of the Third Week of Advent (Matt 21:23-27) when Jesus is challenged in the Temple by the Chief Priests and the Elders.

The friary welcomes Mickey Harte and Fr Bryan Shortall OFM Cap, as well as Fr Pierre from Rathowen, while all the time, people come in large numbers for Friary Christmas cards!

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.

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

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.

Fr Kieran reflects on his recent guardians’ meeting and the return of singing in the friary church.