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Death of fr Paschal Tiernan OP

It is sad to inform you of the death of Fr Paschal Tiernan in Tallaght Hospital late on Sunday night (21st August). Paschal has been unwell for a number of years but handled it with his indomitable spirit. The funeral arrangements are as follows: Reposing in St. Mary’s Dominican Priory, Tallaght, from 9.30am on Wednesday
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Commentary on 21st Sunday of the year C 21.08.2016

TEXT — Luke 13: 22–30 — Who will be saved? Jesus on journey to Jerusalem 22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. How many will be saved? 23 And some one said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them,
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Commentary on 20th Sunday of the year C 14.08.2016

TEXT — Luke 12: 49–53 — Jesus’ zealous commitment to his mission Fire 49 “I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled! Baptism 50 I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished! Division 51 Do you think that I
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Commentary on 19th Sunday of the year C 7.08.2016

TEXT — Luke 12: 32–48 — We are Faithful or Unfaithful, Wise or Foolish Introduction 32 “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that
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Commentary on 18th Sunday of the year C 31.07.2016

TEXT — Luke 12: 13–21 — Disciples’ attitude towards wealth and possessions Request to act in dispute 13 One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus refuses 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or divider over you?” Warning on greed
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Commentary on 17th Sunday of the year C 24.07.2016

TEXT — Luke 11; 1–13 — Jesus teaches us to Whom, What and How to pray The Lord’s Prayer 1 He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When
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Commentary on 16th Sunday of the year C 17.07.2016

TEXT — Luke 10: 38–42 — All prayer and apostolic activity begins with God’s word Martha & Mary 38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and
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The Children of Lir – 29th Sep 2016

Patrick Cassidy: Children of Lir: 29th September 2016 at 8pm Tickets €35 Contact: www.nch.ie, (01) 4170000
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Give yourself a break

Make a one-day retreatduring our summer retreat programme Because of the great stresses of the present times many people feel the need to find rest and peace – at the still centre of the restless world – if you would like to take part in one of our summer retreats, but could manage just one
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Commentary on 15th Sunday of the year C 10.07.2016

TEXT — Luke 10: 25–37 — Who is the Good Samaritan? What do I do to inherit eternal life? 25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do
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