As tensions escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this prayer to St. Francis of Assisi a timeless intercessor for peace which Pope Leo XIV shared with leaders of the Franciscan order on the beginning of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death in January 2026.…
Nine words or thoughts to reject during Lent – They lead to sins which kill the soul Anger: monitor your anger and count how many times you got angry in a day. Repent and ask for help. Lust: How often have I encouraged bad thoughts or actions. Repent and ask for help. Gluttony:…
Rahan Men’s Shed Group AGM this Tuesday 3rd March in Rahan Hall at 8.30pm
The Cosy Café Kilbeggan will meet in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 10th March 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Guest speakers this month are Clair Harte and Aoife Troy from the Alzheimer’s Society. Music by Rahugh N.S., Trevor & Padraig. All are welcome. The Cosy Café is looking for unwanted decorative, vintage or bone…
Rahan Drama Group Present The comedy ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ in Rahan Hall, March 13th/14th/15th at 8pm. Adults, €12 Under-16s. €5 Booking: 086 0886648
First Friday Calls to the sick and housebound will take place on Wednesday in the Island on Thursday in Rahan and on Friday in Mucklagh . If anyone would like a visit in hospital, nursing home or at home please contact either priest
House Masses during Lent : An opportunity for family, neighbours and friends to come together to pray and build up a community spirit – no fuss just a cup of tea. If interested in hosting a house Mass for Lent contact Fr. Michael 087 2900844. or Fr Frank 0579378181
A Daily prayer for Lent: Lord, I will turn, Turn my face towards you. I will lay before you the desert areas I hide, and turn to soak in your refreshing words of life. I will cast aside the barren, selfish pursuits and turn to rest in the tranquil warmth of your love.…
Fasting and Feasting During Lent Fast from judging others; feast on Christ within them. Fast from emphasis on difference; feast on our bonds. Fast from words that cut down; feast on speech that uplifts. Fast from gossip; feast on affirmations. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from pessimism; Feast on hope. Fast…
Pope Leo’s message for Lent Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being…
