Abbot Columba McCann: I remember, thirty years ago, taking the train for about half an hour from Rome to the ancient, ruined port of Ostia

I have always liked – but for no morbid reason – the month of November, a month when the turning of the seasons mirrors the

Fr. Jarek Kurek: I hope you still remember that last Sunday we were encouraged to pray continually, guided by Jesus’ powerful parable about the persistent

Br Timothy McGrath OSB passed away peacefully aged 79 on Saturday 18th October 2025. He is mourned by his community, his family and a wide

Fr. William Fennelly: Prayer is something that we often either take for granted or perhaps ignore and perhaps we might find ourselves doing both things

The monastic community announces with sorrow the death of Br Timothy McGrath OSB, a monk of Glenstal Abbey since 1971. May he rest in peace.

Fr. John O’Callaghan: If you had skin cancer and some Shaman told you to take a shower, seven times, to be cured, how would you

Fr. Lino Moreira: Jesus was surely very pleased with what was being asked of him: “Increase our faith” (Lk 17:5). Such a request showed that

Fr. Senan Furlong: In 1893, a young man destined to become a celebrated composer, heard a folk song that would leave a lasting impression on

Over the years many people have desired to join us in prayer by using the books which monks use in the monastic choir. We’re delighted

It would be inaccurate to say that the monks of Glenstal Abbey contributed to the establishment of our monastery in Nigeria, as if they were adding

Fr. Henry O’Shea: There sits a man computer in hand Counting the stars that shine. Do not disturb, he’s quite absurd, His heart-strings on the

Discover how your son can thrive at Glenstal Abbey School at our Open Day next Saturday 27th September at 10am! Register here: zurl.co/K8Inu

Fr. William Fennelly: In today’s gospel Jesus says, “Now is the judgement of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.

Fr. Luke Macnamara: In today’s Gospel, we hear that Jesus is surrounded by a great crowd—not only from Judea and Jerusalem, but even from the