Clonard Monastery

08/09/2026

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08/09/2026

Good morning. Thank you for being with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer at the beginning of Tuesday, September 8th. It is so good having you praying with us and for us.

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Birthday of The Blessed Virgin Mary. She brought the dawn of hope and salvation to the world. She is the true Ark of the Covenant, the Temple of God, because her body received the one Mediator.

A Word of God from today’s Mass:

“As for me, I trust in your merciful love.
Let my heart rejoice in your saving help.”
Psalm 12

May God bless you and your family and friends with gladness throughout today.

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Good evening. Thank you for being with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer towards the end of Monday, September 7th. It is lovely having you here praying with us and for us.

As well as praying the Night Prayer below, we invite you to take 2 minutes to join in with our Clonard Worldwide Nighttime Choir of Praise by praying and singing along with this verse of To do your will is my desire. Thank you.

“And so, my God, I give to you
these straining words, these restless rhymes,
and take my life as a tribute of
your endless love for humankind.”

Good night. Sleep peacefully. God bless you and all your loved ones. 🙏🙏🙏💤💤💤

07/09/2026

Good morning. It is lovely having you here with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer at the beginning of Monday, September 7th. Thank you for taking the time to pray with us and for us.

The Scriptures point out to us that every sin has a social dimension. The community’s tolerance of unchristian attitudes is a threat to each individual; it works like yeast in the dough. Paul calls on us to purify ourselves, to become unleavened bread of sincerity and truth

A Word of God from today’s Mass:

“All those you protect, Lord, shall be glad
and ring out their joy.
You shelter them; in you they rejoice,
those who love your name.”
Psalm 5

May God bless you and your loved ones with joy throughout today.

06/09/2026

Good evening. It is lovely having you here with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer towards the end of Sunday, September 6th, the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Thank you for taking the time to pray with us and for us.

As well as praying the Night Prayer below, we invite you to take 2 minutes to join in with our Clonard Worldwide Nighttime Choir of Praise by praying and singing along with this verse of To do your will is my desire. Thank you.

“I search this world so restlessly,
seeking a home from hate and strife.
I’ve found in you the strength to see
the meaning of this troubled life.”

Good night. Sleep well. God bless you and all those you love. 🙏🙏🙏💤💤💤

06/09/2026

Sunday newsletter

06/09/2026

Good morning. We are delighted to have you here with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer at the beginning of Sunday, September 6th, the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Thank you for taking the time to pray with us and for us.

The three readings today deal with the same theme of neighbourly correction. This is a difficult art and can only be exercised through genuine love and the purest of motives. We have to learn to help and to heal each other. The spirit of the Gospel, which lays down a procedure, must be our guide.

A Word of God from today’s Mass:

“Come, ring out our joy to the Lord;
hail the rock who saves us.
Let us come before God, giving thanks,
with songs let us hail the Lord.”
Psalm 94

May God bless you and all of us with gentleness throughout today and the week ahead.

05/09/2026

Good evening. We are delighted to have you here with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer towards the end of Saturday, September 5th. Thank you for taking the time to pray with us and for us.

As well as praying the Night Prayer below, we invite you to take 2 minutes to join in with our Clonard Worldwide Nighttime Choir of Praise by praying and singing along with this verse of To do your will is my desire. Thank you.

“Through all this world I see your face.
In all my ways you guide my heart.
You touch my face and comfort me.
I love the life you gave to me.”

Good night. Sleep in peace. God bless you and your family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏💤💤💤