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The Gospel stories of the Passion…

Mondays in Lent: The Gospel stories of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord Wilfrid Harrington OP February 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14 / 19.30 – 21.00at Reatreat House, Tallaght The four evangelists wrote for Christian communities who already knew the Gospel story.  Each tells the story in a distinctive manner.  We have the
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Sample Lenten Penances

SAMPLE LENTEN PENANCES Some people find it almost impossible to select penitential observances for Lent, and indeed other times and occasions. Here now are some ideas. They are intended only as aids and it would be good if those who peruse them would select their own penances not from these lists but from ideas of
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Lent as I see it

LENT AS I SEE IT While not observed in Ireland, Carnival is celebrated in a spectacular way in many countries and cities. Carnival never obscured Lent but as the modern attractions increase a gradual change can be observed. Retreats and missions were poplar during Lent and that also saw a change and not for the
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Commentary on 1st Sun of Lent (C), 14 th Feb 2016

TEXT – Luke 04: 01–13 – Three Temptations Wilderness 1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit 2 for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. First Temptation
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Spring Lecture Series 2016

[toc] Spring Lecture Series Celebrating 800 Years of Dominican Tradiction 1216-2016 1. Dominic de Guzman: The Man, the Context and the Mission John Littleton (17 February) John Littleton is a priest of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, and is Director of the Priory Institute, Tallaght, Dublin. Previously, he taught theology, religious studies and religious
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Dominican Reatreat Centre in spring 2016

[toc] Zen meditation Jan 16 (Sat), Feb 7 (Sun), Mar 13 (Sun), Apr 17 (Sun), May 21 (Sat) / 11.00-16.00 Unmasking the Inner Critic Mindfully: looking at the role the inner critic plays in our lives.  We will explore its origins, its triggers, and its manifestations in our daily lives, and seek ways to replace
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Ash Wednesday – 10th Feb 2016

ASH WEDNESDAY : Wednesday 10th FebBeginning of LENT Blessed Ashes distributed after Mass (Masses at 7.00am; 8.00am; 10.00am; 1.00pm and 8.00pm.). St. Mary’s School will be present at 10.00am Mass Ash Wednesday is a day of Fast and Abstinence.  
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Commentary on 5th Sunday of the year (C), 7th February 2016

TEXT — Luke 05: 01–11 — Miraculous Catch of Fish   Setting for Jesus’ Teaching 1 While the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennes’aret. 2 And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were
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Parish Notices, 31st January 2016

COLLECTIONS: Offertory: €1339 Share: €821 Envelope: €201   1st FEBRUARY – St. BRIGID FEAST Children from St. Mary‘s Primary School will come for 10am mass.
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Commentary on 4th Sunday of the year (C), 31st January 2016

TEXT — Luke 04: 21–30 — Congregation confused and perplexed at Jesus’ sermon Reaction to Jesus’ Sermon 21 And he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; Objection to
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