First Sunday of Advent 2018
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the start of what could easily be termed as the most beautiful time in the liturgical year. More >
Waiting for the God of the present moment
Our God is the God of the present moment, and today’s Gospel can be seen as an opportunity to develop a relationship with God, now, to live hardwired into this incomprehensible gift; the gift of reality, the gift of the every-day. More >
Annual Mass for the deceased of the MSJ Community
At 3pm yesterday (17th November, 2018), the community of Mount St Joseph celebrated its annual Mass for the dead of the monastic community. More >
Residential Advent Retreat at MSJ: Preparing the way for the Lord
In a month’s time, we have our Advent Retreat in the Guest House, here at MSJ. More >
Reflection on the Commemoration of All Souls
There’s a very unsettling line in St Benedict’s Rule for Monks which reads: “Every day, remind yourself that you’re going to die.” More >
Reflection on the Solemnity of All Saints
Today we celebrate the great feast of All Saints. We all have our favourite holy women and men, our preferred intercessors, our favourite lives of the saints. More >
Meditation on Psalm 14
Psalm 14 begins: Lord, who shall be admitted to your tent
and dwell on your holy mountain? More >
You Too Can Become All Fire – the Wonderful Invitation to Christian Living
The world has forgotten the power of Jesus’ words to His disciples: “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” More >
Laurence Forristal (Kilkenny) Bishop Emeritus of Ossory, +RIP
With great sadness we announce the passing from this world of Laurence Forristal, Bishop Emeritus of Ossory and former Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, who died peacefully on 10th October 2018 at St Luke’s Hospital, at the age of 87. More >
First Friday Adoration – an invitation
We are very much looking forward to tomorrow’s First Friday Adoration which takes place after our 5.15pm Vespers. More >