It is with deep sadness that the monastic community announces the death of Fr Placid Murray OSB, at the age of 104. Ar dheis Dé

Abbot Brendan Coffey OSB For most of us, Jericho is synonymous with the collapse of its famous walls – with trumpet blast and a great

‘How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord God of Hosts!’ (Psalm 83:1)

Our Autumn 2022 Chronicle contains the fascinating history of an almost century-old pectoral cross, an award from the government of Poland, tales from the holy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbL3ltAdrIU ‘Why are you cast down my soul? … hope in God, I will praise him still’ – Psalm 42 chanted by the monks of

Words of Light and Power is a retreat for Young Adults takes place on Saturday 22nd October from 10-5pm. Participants will discover ways of meditating on

Fr William Fennelly OSB In the readings today we are given some understanding of how our requests to God relate to time, our time and

Fr Luke Macnamara OSB Life throws many challenges at us. Whoever we are, and no matter how nurturing and protective our parents might be, there

Fr Henry O’Shea OSB Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4. 2Tim 1:6-8.13-14. Lk 17:5-10 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was

Glenstal Abbey is pleased to welcome you to our fourth Liturgical Conference, which will focus on our experience of worship within the liturgical space. The

‘Words of Light and Power’ is a retreat for young adults (aged 19 – 35) taking place at Glenstal Abbey on Saturday 22nd October 2022

Fr Jarek Kurek OSB The rich man in today’s gospel was, no doubt, in dire straits. So it doesn’t come as a big surprise that

These words from Psalm 119, sung beautifully by Father Senan, remind us that true freedom comes in doing God’s will.

Fr Denis Hooper OSB There is a lot of wheeling and dealing going on in today’s gospel. Quite a complex set of business transactions. Perhaps

Abbot Brendan OSB Dear Gaelán in a few moments you will be clothed as a novice and I will ask you formally if you wish