Our Lady of the Wayside, Bluebell

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09/09/2026

Contemplation of creation allows us to discover in each thing a teaching which God wishes to hand on to us.
- Laudato Si’

09/09/2026

Good morning. You are very welcome as you join us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer at the beginning of Wednesday, September 9th. Thank you for taking the time to pray with us and for us.

In the Scriptures today, Paul looks for an attitude of detachment from the things of this present world, which is passing away. So he advocates no change to those who ask questions about marriage. He does not impose any obligations, but answers to help those with burdens.

In Ireland today we celebrate the memorial of St. Ciaran. He was born in Roscommon around 512. He went to Clonmacnoise in January 545 where he founded a monastery which was to become one of the most renowned in Europe. He died at the age of 33 while the monastery was still being built

A Word of God from today’s Mass:

“Fixing his eyes on his disciples Jesus said: ‘How happy are you who are poor: yours is the kingdom of heaven.
Happy you who are hungry now: you shall be satisfied.
Happy you who weep now: you shall laugh’.”
Luke 6, 20

Have a lovely day. May God’s blessings be with you and all those you love.

09/09/2026

Today we celebrate the memorial of St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, abbot.

St Ciarán, supposedly born Ciarán mac an tSaeir, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and the first abbot of Clonmacnoise. He is sometimes called Ciarán the Younger to distinguish him from the 5th-century Saint Ciarán the Elder who was bishop of Osraig.

Clonmacnoise was founded by St. Ciarán, who was born around 512. His father was a travelling carpenter called Beoit and his mother was called Darerca. His father was a carpenter and chariot maker. Ciarán was born and reared in an area that is in the present-day Roscommon. He had a number of brothers and sisters. Some of them also entered the religious life.

As a young boy, Ciarán helped his family herd cattle and studied his lessons while out in the fields. When he was older, he went to study with St. Finian at Clonard, which is in modern-day Meath. He later studied on Aran with St. Enda, and later to Senan of Scattery Island where he was ordained a priest. After spending time in various monasteries, Ciarán eventually founded his monastery at Clonmacnoise in January of 544.

Here he made his foundation with ten companions on the Shannon River but died at the age of 33 but while it was still being built. He became very ill with a plague and died, – a young man in his early thirties. His feast day is September 9, the date on which he died. Despite the young age at which he died, he had managed to found a monastic school whose fame would endure down the centuries. Clonmacnois that became famous throughout Europe.

Clonmacnois later became one of the most influential monasteries in Europe. Alcuin of York (735-804), the most renowned of Saxon scholars who became an advisor at the court of Charlemagne, studied here under Colcu the wise in the eighth century. He wrote letters to him and sent presents from himself and the emperor. The monastery survived the Viking raids and the Norman wars up until 1552.

Praying for all named Ciarán and Ciara today.

08/09/2026

Goodnight and God bless 🙏

08/09/2026

As the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary draws to a close we end the day by putting all our prayers of thanksgiving and petition in the hands of Mary our Blessed Mother. Goodnight, God Bless and sleep well. 🙏

08/09/2026

Good evening. You are very welcome as you join us in Clonard Monastery, Belfast for this time of prayer towards the end of Tuesday, September 8th, the Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 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 When creation was begun. Thank you.

“When creation was begun,
God had chosen you to be
Mother of his blessed Son,
Holy Mary, full of grace.

Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.

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

08/09/2026

Good morning, God bless 🙏

08/09/2026

It is the purity of the soul that, in Mary — as in us — by the grace of God, illuminates and transfigures the whole person, leading us to the glory of Heaven.
- Pope Leo XIV

Today is the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

08/09/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins its Church year with September. The September 8 date helped determine the date for the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8.

Scripture does not give an account of Mary’s birth. However, the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James fills in the gap. This work has no historical value, but it does reflect the development of Christian piety. According to this account, Anna and Joachim are infertile but pray for a child. They receive the promise of a child who will advance God’s plan of salvation for the world. Such a story, like many biblical counterparts, stresses the special presence of God in Mary’s life from the beginning.

Saint Augustine connects Mary’s birth with Jesus’ saving work. He tells the earth to rejoice and shine forth in the light of her birth. “She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley. Through her birth the nature inherited from our first parents is changed.” The opening prayer at Mass speaks of the birth of Mary’s Son as the dawn of our salvation, and asks for an increase of peace.

Praying for all named Mary and Maria today.
Mary our Blessed Mother intercede for all.

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Our Lady Of The Wayside
Dublin
D12

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