Abbot Columba OSB When a flash of lightening leaps across a darkened landscape our eyes are opened to hidden features. Sometimes the same thing can

Fr Patrick Hederman OSB This is the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, or, for those of us who have been living on this planet for

Fr Christopher Dillon OSB “This is working for God: you must believe in the one he has sent.” “That you believe in the one that

The year 2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the death of Brigit of Kildare, a figure who fascinates and inspires countless people to the present

The monastic community at Glenstal Abbey remembers Father Kevin Healy OSB whose 25thanniversary occurs today. Daniel Charles Healy was born in Dublin on 30th June

Fr John O’Callaghan OSB A main theme of today’s readings is ‘bread’. From time immemorial, from manna in the desert to baguettes in Paris, bread

Fr Jarek Kurek OSB It struck me on a number of occasions that Irish people have a particular affection for the song The Lord is my

Fr Lino Moreira OSB According to the gospel of Mark, when Jesus started his public ministry he went round Galilee saying: ‘The time is fulfilled,

The monastic community at Glenstal Abbey will hold an election for the position of Abbot and undertake its annual retreat between Monday 15th – Sunday

Abbot Brendan OSB “St Benedict found the world, physical and social, in ruins, and his mission was to restore it… quietly, patiently, gradually… There was

‘The Garden of the Risen Lord: From Recognition to Action’ takes place on Saturday 7th September and will explore Mary Magdalene’s encounter with Jesus through

Fr Cuthbert Brennan OSB In this morning’s gospel we see Jesus return to his native place, surrounded by his friends and family. They have heard

Fr William Fennelly OSB Two women alone in the middle of crowds! The first woman is older. No one else is mentioned in her story

Fr Denis Hooper OSB “UNFURL THE SAILS, AND LET THE SPIRIT STEER US WHERE HE WILL” – ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE UNLIKE THE BOAT DESCRIBED