News & Events – Page 36 – Mount St Joseph Abbey

A Reflection on the Eucharist by Thomas O’Loughlin, a Newman scholar.

Masses have been suspended throughout Britain and Ireland. A leading theologian argues that, as well as a time of loss, this might be a moment to broaden our understanding of the Eucharist and to deepen our spirituality beyond the walls of our usual place of worship “All Masses Cancelled.” More >

Easter Sunday – Reflection

Our first service of the day is at 4 a.m. During winter this means that the entire service takes place in darkness. More >

Good Friday – Reflection

Today we remember an embarrassment of humanity: we killed Jesus Christ the Son of God. More >

Holy Thursday Reflection

The theatre of the liturgical year helps us to picture, almost in real time, what is happening during this Triduum. More >

Gospel Reflection – Palm Sunday – Cycle A

We need not remind anyone that we are living in an extraordinary time. More >

Gospel Reflection – 5th Sunday of Lent – Cycle A

One of the first aspects we notice in this Gospel passage is Jesus’s lateness in responding. More >

Gospel Reflection – 4th Sunday of Lent – Cycle A

It is difficult for us to fully comprehend what it was like to live in the time of Christ’s ministry. More >

COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Pandemic (Precautions)

COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Pandemic In line with national precautions to limit the spread of the Corona virus, Bishop Fintan Monahan has directed that there are to be no Public Masses in the Diocese of Killaloe until at least after 29 March 2020. More >

COVID -19 (Corona Virus) Pandemic

In View of the Government Statement and the need to avoid indoor public gatherings of more than 100 people there will be no Public Sunday Masses celebrated in the Abbey. More >

Gospel Reflection – 3rd Sunday of Lent – Cycle A

In everything we do as we go about our day, we think and act according to social cultural convention. More >