Capuchin Day Centre for the Homeless attracts International Media

Wall St Journal, BBC Radio Ulster, The Sydney Morning Herald today at our Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless in Church St.


 International interest in those using the Centre because of the economic downturn. Many donating to support the work of the Centre. 550 people for dinner today. Its because of the goodness of so many ordinary people that Br. Kevin and his team can continue. Good News for a change. www.homeless.ie

5 Minute Franciscan Meditation

Here is a 5 minute meditation filmed in the Cloister Garden of our Friary in Church St, Dublin. The meditation is centred around the ‘Peace Prayer’ attributed to St Francis of Assisi and is a great way to prepare for a time of prayer or as a prayer in itself.

I hope you enjoy it – Pax to all

Br Martin

 

Solemnity of Christ The King

Hi
Tomorrow we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. I have attached a short clip which I find helps to remind me of all the we owe to Christ and that we may use this great feast to say a heartfelt - Thank You
Peace be with you all
Br Martin

Jesus is Lord of Lords King of Kings

Vocation Video

This is an excellent video produced in Ireland for the Year of Vocations, offering sound advice on vocation discernment

Franciscan Vocation Discernment Weekend (3rd - 5th of December 2010)

Hi there
We are delighted to announce that we are hosting a Franciscan vocation discernment weekend here in our Church Street Friary for any young men who may be considering a vocation to our way of life.
Before joining the Capuchins I attended a number of these events in our Raheny friary and found them excellent. I would encourage any of you out there who may like to know more about our way of life following St Francis of Assisi to consider coming along.
The weekend revovles around experiencing what our community life is like and you will have an opportunity to participate in our daily prayer, which is at the very heart of our life, as well as meeting the friars, hearing about what we do and get some advice on discerning your call.
All the details are on our website (www.irishcapuchins.com) and facebook (irish capuchin franciscans) pages or you can contact our Vocation Director Br Terence Harrington on 086 3230638
We very much look forward to hearing from you
Pax Br Martin

Welcome to our new Blog

Peace be with you all !

You are very welcome to our new Capuchin Franciscan Vocations blog for Ireland. My name is Br Martin and I am responsible for keeping you all up to date about our life, ministries, vocations as well as some reflections and thoughts as we journey together through the Church's year.

Please visit us on www.irishcapuchins.com or on Facebook (Irish Capuchin Franciscans) and very soon on Twitter.

Br Terence Harrington is our full time vocations director dedicated to helping you as you discern what the Lord is asking you to do with your life. Every couple of months we run discernment weekends. These are a great opportunity to come meet the friars, see what friary life is like and, in a very supportive environment, talk about what the Lord is asking of you.

Vocation to religious life is essentially God asking you a question, namely " Will you come follow me?", as he did to the Apostles. We are here to help you find an answer to that question.

So for now peace and blessings to you all
Br Martin