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.”
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.
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...
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...