Clonard Monastery

22/10/2026

Good morning. Thank you for being with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer at the beginning of Thursday, October 22nd. It is lovely having you here praying with us and for us.

Paul’s prayer continues that his readers should become what they are already through the Christ event, filled with all the fullness of God, planted and built on love.

Today we celebrate the memorial of St. John Paul 2nd. He was Pope 1978-2005. Ordained Bishop of Krakow in 1958 he played a significant role in the Second Vatican Council. As Bishop of Rome he visited almost all the Roman parishes and made apostolic journeys to 104 countries. , including Ireland in 1979.

A Word of God from today’s Mass:

“Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already’!”
Luke 12, 49

May God’s blessing be with you and all your loved ones throughout today.

21/10/2026

Good evening. Thank you for joining us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer towards the end of Wednesday, October 21st. It is so good 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 Come as you are. Thank you.

“No need to fear, love sets no limits.
No need to fear, love never ends.
Don’t run away, shamed and disheartened.
Rest in my love, trust me again.”

Good night. Sleep well. God bless you and all of us throughout tonight. 🙏🙏🙏💤💤💤

21/10/2026

Good morning. It is lovely having you here with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer at the beginning of Wednesday, October 21st. Thank you for taking the time to pray with us and for us.

In the Scriptures for today the mystery is explained: The Gentiles have received the inheritance, are members of Christ’s Body, and participate in the promise.

A Word of God from today’s Mass:

“Truly, God is my salvation,
I trust, I shall not fear.
For the Lord is my strength, my song,
the Lord became my saviour.
With joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation.”
Isaiah 12, 2-6

Have a great day. May God bless you and all your loved ones throughout today.

20/10/2026

Good evening. It is lovely having you here with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer towards the end of Tuesday, October 20th. 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 Come as you are. Thank you.

“Come as you are, that’s how I want you.
Come as you are, feel quite at home.
Close to my heart, loved and forgiven.
Come as you are, why stand alone?”

Good night. Sleep in peace. God bless you and all those you love throughout tonight. 🙏🙏🙏💤💤💤

20/10/2026

Next Sunday - 3.30pm. All are welcome 🙏

The ‘Pause for Hope’ service aims to offer consolation, spiritual strength, and mutual support for everyone affected by cancer or involved in its treatment and research. Clonard Monastery is proud to host the Pause for Hope service for a fourth consecutive year. It consists of an open gathering of all denominations which feature reflective prayers, hymns, guest speakers, and music.

20/10/2026

Clonard Youth Ministry, in partnership with our Children’s Liturgy Team, warmly invites children, young people and families to join us as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints.

Come dressed as your favourite saint and join us for this special celebration of faith, family and community!

20/10/2026

Good morning. We are delighted to have you here with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer at the beginning of Tuesday, October 20th. Thank you for taking the time to pray with us and for us.

Christ is our peace, making Jew and Gentile one. Christ is the temple into which we all are built. ‘This temple, symbolised in places of worship built out of stone, is praised by the Fathers and, not without reason, is compared in the Liturgy to the Holy City, the New Jerusalem.’
(Catechism of the Catholic Church 756)

A Word of God from today’s Mass:

“Mercy and faithfulness have met;
justice and peace have embraced.
Faithfulness shall spring from the earth
and justice look down from heaven.”
Psalm 84

Have a wonderful day. May God bless you and all those you love with gladness throughout today.

19/10/2026

Good evening. We are delighted to have you here with us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer towards the end of Monday, October 19th. Thank you for taking the time to pray with us and for us.

As well as praying the Night Prayer below, we invite to take 2 minutes to join in with our Clonard Worldwide Nighttime Choir of Praise by praying and singing along with this verse of Christ be our light. Thank you.

“Many the gifts, many the people,
many the hearts that yearn to belong.
Let us be servants to one another,
making your kingdom come.

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light,
Shine in your Church gathered today.”

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

19/10/2026

Official Announcement | Dublin Province of the Redemptorists

With great joy, we announce that the Superior General of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer has confirmed the election of Fr Gerry O’Connor C.Ss.R. as Provincial Superior of the Dublin Province for the four-year term 2027–2031.

Fr Gerry will formally begin his new ministry at the beginning of February 2027.

On behalf of the entire Dublin Province, we extend our warmest congratulations and prayerful good wishes to Fr Gerry as he prepares to take on this important role of leadership and service.

May the Lord bless him with wisdom, courage, compassion and strength as he guides our Province in the years ahead, remaining faithful to the mission of St Alphonsus and the Redemptorist calling to proclaim plentiful redemption to all.

Congratulations, Fr Gerry! May God bless you abundantly in your new ministry.

Copiosa Apud Eum Redemptio – With Him is Plentiful Redemption.

19/10/2026

We pray for the tragic death of our Redemptorist brother in Ecuador South America 🙏🏼

```Scala News```
*“Fr. Patricio Sánchez Molinari, C.Ss.R.: A Life dedicated to the Redeemer”*
The Redemptorist family is deeply saddened by the sudden death of Fr. Patricio Sánchez Molinari, C.Ss.R., a missionary of the Andean-Caribbean Province, which occurred on October 17, 2026, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, while he was celebrating Mass. He was 52 years old. The news, which spread rapidly through media and social networks, has profoundly affected fellow Redemptorists, parishioners, and friends, who have expressed their condolences and support to his family, the Province, and the parish community.
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