Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Palm Sunday in Church Street
We had a wonderful weekend here in Church Street. Firstly, we had the pleasure of the Dublin Brazilian Catholic Community, who were here for retreat on Saturday and Sunday. They meet every second week in our Church in Halston Street but twice a year, over 50 young adults come together for two days of prayer, fellowship, sharing, reflection and adoration here in Church Street. Powerful, powerful stuff. I have attached some photos and a video of their adoration time.
We also had the Gospel Mass yesterday evening with our very own Dublin Gospel Choir. Again over 50 young people involved in the choir now bring Gospel music to the country and beyond.
It was truly a joyous weekend for us all here and we pray that the Lord will grace us with many more of them
Pax
Br Martin
A moment of Adoration (Video Clip)
Saturday, April 16, 2011
You ARE Special
Attached is a reflection which had a deep effect on a lot of people who heard it at a recent Parish Mission. It also has great relevance for Vocation
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tomb of St Francis of Assisi - Webcam
The tomb of our founder, St Francis of Assisi, has reopened following renovation. Above is a link to a live webcam which allows us to visit the tomb and spend a moment in prayer at any time. During the day you will see the thousands of pilgrims, many of them young people, who come to visit St Francis' tomb.
Lord, Light the darkness of my heart and give me
a correct faith, certain hope and perfect charity.
Sense and knowledge Lord, that I may carry out your Holy and True command
(St Francis Prayer for Enlightenment)
Pax Br Martin
Monday, April 11, 2011
Franciscan Blessing of Pets, Skerries, Co Dublin
Yesterday, Br's Bryan and Sean began a week long mission for Skerries Parish. The first job to be done was to bless the local pets and their owners. There was a great turn out and everybody, including the pets, were well behaved.
Later in the evening we attending a performance of 'Peters Passion: A Musical Love Story' which is a fantastic take on the traditional passion play. Excellent performances, from the Transition Year student of Skerries Community College, of a brilliant script and musical score by Ms Bernadette Egan.
We finished our day by attending the last night of a tridium of prayer for the two fishermen who lost their lives and their families. It was a candle lit rosary at the harbour which ended with a lone piper playing 'Amazing Grace'. A very, very powerful witness of solidarity.
Pax Br Martin
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