Posted on 02. May, 2007 in Church Teachings, Community, Music, Retreats
The Nuns in St. Mary’s Abbey in Glencairn, Co. Waterford are Ireland’s only Cistercian nuns -an enclosed order. This year they are celebrating 75 years in Glencairn where they constantly receive visitors, some for retreat, some day trippers, to experience time-out, peace, and rediscover their spirituality. To mark their 75 years the nuns are planning […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Poverty, Retreats, Spiritual, Vocation
The Passionist Order was founded in Italy by St. Paul of the Cross in 1727. In 1856 the order was invited by Cardinal Cullen of Dublin to set up a foundation in Ireland. They purchased a house and property at Mount Argus in Dublin and established their monastery there – and this is still their […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Retreats
When travelling abroad at this time of year, many places strike a chord and cause us to think back on what we experienced, long after the holiday is over. The Rev. Patrick Comerford loves Greece and here he reflects on one of the places there that he found particularly inspiring – Mt. Athos.