Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
Second Sunday of Lent – 12 March 2017
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Do not be afraid! More >
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Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent
First Sunday of Lent – 5 March 2017
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Nourishment, Security and Power
Each year as we mark the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday we are reminded in the Gospel that Lent is about three things – prayer, fasting and almsgiving. More >
The Community of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey Announce Decision to Permanently Close Cistercian College Roscrea
The Community of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey Announce Decision to Permanently Close Cistercian College Roscrea
It is with sadness and regret that the monastic community, as Trustees of Cistercian College Roscrea, have announced the decision to close the 112 year-old boarding school at Mount St Joseph Abbey. More >
Visit of the Abbot General
We were delighted to welcome our Abbot General, Dom Eamon Fitzgerald, among us this week, together with his secretary, Fr Simeon of Spencer. More >
Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection. The Nativity of the Lord. Midnight Mass
Nativity of the Lord – 25 December 2016
Gospel: Luke 2:1-14
Being part of the story
St Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus that is read at the Midnight Mass of Christmas is so simple that there is a risk we could miss the deeper message. More >
Christmas Timetable
Monday 19th – Saturday 24th December.
Confessions everyday – 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Saturday 24th December. More >
Annual Mount St Joseph and Cistercian College Roscrea Christmas Carol Service
On Sunday last, 18 December, the Annual Mount St Joseph and Cistercian College Roscrea Christmas Carol Service was held in the Abbey Church. More >
Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Fourth Sunday of Advent – 18 December 2016
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24
Unexpected news
In this Sunday’s Gospel we meet the third of the three great Advent characters, Mary, the mother of Jesus, though St Matthew chooses to introduce her to us through a story about St Joseph. More >
Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent
Third Sunday of Advent – 11 December 2016
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Questioning ourselves
We have probably all had the experience of questioning ourselves from time to time, wondering if we made the right decision or chose the right option. More >
Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent – 4 December 2016
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
Prepare a way for the Lord
In today’s Gospel we meet John the Baptist. More >