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Irish Educators Abroad: Building Something Wonderful EXHIBITION 10:00am – 5:00pm. June – September 2019 FREE: Open to the public June 6th This exhibition at EPIC reflects on the role and influence of Irish educators across the globe over the centuries. This exhibition will include many missionary priests and sisters. CHQ Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 Opening Times Open 10.00 AM - 6.45 PM Last entry is 5.00 PM Open 7 days a week For more information visit https://epicchq.com/

The Fourth Sunday of Easter First Reading Acts 13:14, 43-52 Second Reading Rev 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel Jn 10:27-30 There was a religious program on BBC radio 4 recently which looked at trends in Christianity in England. According to researches, attendance at Pentecostal churches is on the rise compared to attendance at the more traditional orthodox Churches. One of the many though trivial reasons given was that modern believers did not like the rigid and heavy furniture found in

Our God is a forgiving God Today we celebrate the 2nd Sunday after Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy. There is a story told of a young French soldier who deserted Napoleon’s army but who, within a few hours was recaptured. To discourage other soldiers from abandoning their posts the penalty for desertion was death. When the young soldier’s mother heard what had happened she went immediately to plead with Napoleon to spare her son’s life. Napoleon heard her request but pointed

South Sudan’s leaders on retreat For two and a half days the religious and political leaders of South Sudan have been on retreat at the Vatican. “The leaders leave renewed and committed [themselves] to the task of working for peace, striving for reconciliation and seeking justice for the 13 million people [of South Sudan] whose prayers and hopes they all carry” said Fr Orobator, the retreat director. Before leaving on Thursday 11th April, Pope Francis begged them to stay the

In preparation for St Patrick's Day, follow our St Patrick's Novena starting on March 9th. With a reflection for each day, it is a prayerful way to celebrate our patron Saint. Day 1: March 9th For my well-being and protection today, I call on the power of the Holy Trinity to surround me. Prayer: Christ be with me, Christ within me. Thank you God for my family and friends. Never let me forget that Jesus is also constantly with me as my friend and companion. Most glorious Sa

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2019 “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God” (Rm 8: 19) Dear brothers and sisters, the “lenten” period of forty days spent by the Son of God in the desert of creation had the goal of making it once more that garden of communion with God that it was before original sin (cf. Mk 1:12-13; Is 51:3). May our Lent this year be a journey along that same path, bringing the hope of Christ also

Celebrate a First Holy Communion or Confirmation in a special way with our prayer keepsakes. Our Confirmation and First Holy Communion Prayer keepsakes are pocket size and will fit into a small prayer book. Both contain prayers and also a place to write the child’s name and the details of their special day. They would make a nice, prayerful gift for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend. Limited stock so order today to avoid disappointment! Telephone: 059 6473600 o

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and it is also World Day of Prayer for the Sick. We offer our prayers today for those suffering from illness, those going for surgery, for all medical personnel, for hospital chaplains, and for all those suffering in the world.

Takes place from January 18th to 25th. This year's theme is: Justice and only justice you shall pursue. Deuteronomy 16:18-20 Reflections for each day Day 1: Jan 18th Let justice roll down like waters. Amos 5:24 Day 2: Jan 19th Let your word be ‘Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No.’ Matthew 5:37 Day 3: Jan 20th The Lord is gracious and merciful to all. Psalm 145:8 Day 4: Jan 21st Be content with what you have. Hebrews 13:5 Day 5: Jan 22nd To bring good news to the poor. Luke 4:18 Day

May I wish you and your families the peace and joy that the birth of Jesus brings to our world. A new family is created at Christmas, the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. And as we gather as family over the Christmas period, the Holy Family inspires us to make real the values presented to us at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin this year. The Holy Family, like every family, had its own share of problems and difficulties. For example, imagine how misunderstood both