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“Light It Up Gold” Walk is in recognition of , and in support of Childhood Cancer Ireland

Roscrea Lions Club in grateful collaboration with Cistercian College Roscrea are delighted to announce that they will hold a Charity Walk on the grounds of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey on Saturday Sept 7th at 6.30pm. More >

Gospel Reflection – 22nd Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – Mark 7:1-8. 14-15. 21-23

The traditions of the Church are many and varied. Being at Mass today, we see the importance that is placed on tradition. More >

Gospel Reflection – Week 21 in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – John 6:60-69

The reply given to Jesus by the disciples in today’s Gospel is one that we, too, may give to him. More >

Gospel Reflection – Week 20 in Ordinary Time -Cycle B – John 6:51-58

Today we hear a passage from the Gospel which has challenged many believers from the beginning. More >

Gospel Reflection – 19th Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – John 6:41-51

Today’s Gospel continues the theme of Jesus as bread of life, which we have heard for the past several Sundays. More >

Gospel Reflection – 18th Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – John 6:24-35

Today’s Gospel leads on from that of last Sunday, in which we heard about Jesus feeding several thousands of people with a miracle. More >

Gospel Reflection – 17th Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – John 6:1-15

Strangely, the message in today’s Gospel can be difficult to hear, because the story is so well-known. More >

Gospel Reflection – 16th Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – Mark 6:30-34

Today’s Gospel teaches us much about the character of Jesus the Son of God. More >

Gospel Reflection – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – Mark 6:7-13

Today’s Gospel is close to the heart of the monastic confraternity. We read of Jesus sending the disciples into the world to preach the good news, taking nothing with them but the basics. More >

Gospel Reflection – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – Mark 6:1-6

Today’s Gospel is a reminder: we Christians should not believe that we have all the answers, all the knowledge, all the illumination of God’s plan. More >