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Gospel Reflection – 27th Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – Mark 10:2-16

In today’s Gospel, there seem to be two gears. In the first, we see how the Scribes and Pharisees wallowed in technicalities of the law, and used them for their social, legal and economic advantage, tweaking and guiding themselves through complex layers of legal precedent in order to stay in charge. More >

Gospel Reflection – 26th Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – Mark 9:38-43. 45. 47-48

Whilst we shouldn’t be going around cutting off our limbs, Jesus teaches today about the need to redact what in our lives takes us off the road to God. More >

Gospel Reflection – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – Mark 9:30-37

The disciples were afraid to ask Jesus about his remarks about the impending suffering of his passion. More >

Chapter Sermon for the Reception of the Habit of Brother Stephen McLoughlin, 8th Sept. 2024

It was with great joy as a community that we celebrated Adrian McLoughlin our postulant receiving the habit of a novice of the Cistercian Order. More >

Gospel Reflection – 23rd Week in Ordinary Time – Cycle B – Mark 7:31-37

All of Jesus’ miracles offer us a foretaste of the miracle that we experience through the gift of faith. More >

“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 >