Founded in 1978, the Friary contributes much to the life and spirit of Carlow. Carlow can certainly be said to be a ‘Franciscan Town’ with both the Poor Clare Nuns and The Capuchin Friars in situ.
It is with sadness that we announce the death of our brother, Brendan O'Mahony OFM Cap. Brendan served as Provincial Minister of the Irish Capuchin Friars from 1976 to 1982...
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), Gospel Reflection
Sunday, 13 September 2020
The Beauty of Forgiveness In today’s Gospel (Matt 18:21-35) we continue the moral teaching of how to follow the ideals of Jesus Christ if we wish to be true followers. ...
Loving Correction We have reached a section of Matthew’s Gospel which deals with practical moral issues that occur in our lives. Today’s reading (Matt18:15-20) is about the delicate matter of...
Gospel Reflection 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Saturday, 15 August 2020
In Times of Darkness In today’s Gospel (Matt 15:21-28) a troubled mother pleads with Jesus to cure her tormented daughter. We are surprised to read that he answered her not...
Greetings and blessings on the Feast of St Clare! Clare was an inspirational woman and continues to inspire many today. We send good wishes to the Poor Clare's and Capuchin...
Gospel Reflection – 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A
Sunday, 02 August 2020
Loneliness, Hunger of the Heart Today’s Gospel (Matt 14:13-21) throws light on loneliness which is another name for the hunger of the heart. A popular film years ago was called...
The Life and Work of Richard J. King (1907 – 1974)
Monday, 27 July 2020
The Life and Work of Richard J. King Ruth Sheehy has recently published a finely illustrated book on the life and work of King exploring his career from his apprenticeship...
Treasure in The Heart – Gospel Reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Friday, 24 July 2020
Treasure in the Heart In today’s gospel (Matt. 13:44-52), Jesus continues the seven parables about the kingdom of heaven in our lives. What is this kingdom? In the gospels the...
Gospel Reflection for the 16th Sunday in OT, Year A
Saturday, 18 July 2020
Taskforce of the Kingdom The mission of Jesus was to establish the rule of God, the kingdom of God, on earth. The taskforce for the continuation of his mission would...
Seeds of Wisdom “The reason that I talk to them in parables is that they look without seeing and listen without hearing or understanding”. Jesus knew that people...
Gospel Reflection for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Friday, 03 July 2020
I will give you Rest “I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from the learned and clever and revealing them to mere children.” It’s...
