St. Thérèse Relics - The Sweeney Family

10/09/2026

💛 A LITTLE LIGHT OF HOPE ✨

On World Su***de Prevention Day, we remember with love those we have lost and hold all who grieve in our hearts and prayers. 🕯️

To anyone struggling today: you are loved, you matter, and you are not alone.❤️

🌹 St Thérèse the Little Flower, taught us that even the smallest acts of love and kindness can make a difference. May her Little Way inspire us to reach out, listen without judgement and be a gentle light for someone walking through darkness.

🙏 St Thérèse, comfort those who grieve and pray for all who are struggling.

📞 Samaritans Ireland: 116 123 — free, day or night.

Please share — someone may need this message of hope today. 💛

09/09/2026

08/09/2026

Join us for the annual triduum of prayer in honour of St Pio (Padre Pio). Rosary each night at 7pm followed by Mass at 7.30pm.

Our main celebrants and preachers.for this year are:

21 Sept: Br Kevin Kiernan OFM Cap - Guardian of the National Shrine of St Pio at Church Street.Theme: Padre Pio and Prayer.

22 Sept: Br Martin Bennett OFM Cap - Director of Communications & Vocations. Theme: Padre Pio and the stigmata (wounds of Divine Love).

23 Sept: Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap - Provincial Minister. Theme: Padre Pio and healing.

Music each night. Blessing with the relic after Mass. Confessions available before Mass from 6.30pm. All are welcome.

08/09/2026

🌹 St Thérèse Triduum – 25 Years of Grace 🌹

Join us for a special Triduum of prayer and celebration at the Carmelite Church, White Abbey, Kildare Town, marking the 25th Anniversary of the arrival of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux to Ireland.

Over three special days, come together in prayer and thanksgiving as we honour St Thérèse, the Little Flower, and her parents, St Louis and St Zélie Martin.

🌹 Tuesday 29th September – 10am Mass & Veneration
🌹 Wednesday 30th September – 8am Mass, Blessing of the Roses & Veneration
🌹 Thursday 1st October – Feast of St Thérèse – 7pm Solemn Mass with Bishop Denis Nulty & Veneration

A beautiful opportunity to pray, reflect and celebrate the Little Way of St Thérèse — “Little flowers change the world.” 🌹

07/09/2026

✨ In response to the many queries we've received from people looking for a simple pattern, please see the pattern below🌹
Don't worry about perfection — every handmade rose is unique and, most importantly, made with love. ❤️

06/09/2026

🌹 A SHOWER OF ROSES FOR THE LITTLE FLOWER 🌹

“Knit or Crochet a Rose”

We are delighted to launch a very special community charity initiative, in partnership with The Little Way Cancer Centre, Clane, Co. Kildare, as part of Hearts & Crafts for Hospitalised Children & Charities.

Inspired by St Thérèse of Lisieux — “The Little Flower”, we are inviting people of all ages to knit or crochet a rose. Each handmade rose will be a small but beautiful symbol of love, hope, kindness and remembrance.

We are also privileged to have the support of Gráinne Burns, The Cavan Rose of Tralee, who shares our love of crochet. 🌹

Our goal is to create a wonderful “Shower of Roses” — hundreds of handmade flowers which will be blessed at a special Mass on 30 September 2026 by Fr Johnson, Carmelite Prior, Kildare, before being gifted to charities, nursing homes and children who are unwell.

🌹 Everyone can take part — knitters, crocheters, beginners, families, schools, community groups and individuals.

Every rose matters. Every rose carries a message. Every rose is an act of kindness. ❤️

We will continue collecting roses throughout November.

📞 To get involved or receive the postal address for sending your roses, please contact 085 888 7549 or message our page.

🌹 Please share and help us create a truly beautiful “Shower of Roses for the Little Flower”! 🌹

05/09/2026

✨ Prayer for the Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta

Loving God,
on this Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta, we thank You for the beautiful witness of her life.

Help us, like Mother Teresa,
to see Your presence in every person we meet, to serve with a generous heart, and to bring love, hope and kindness to those who need it most.

We remember especially her deep affection for St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the “Little Flower,”
whose little way of love and trust inspired her so greatly.

Through the intercession of St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Thérèse of Lisieux,
teach us to do small things with great love, to trust You as little children, and to offer each day as a gift of love to You.

May we never underestimate
the difference that one small act of kindness can make.

St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, pray for us.
May we, like you, become instruments of God’s love.

Amen.

30/08/2026

Help Preserve White Abbey – Everyone Is Welcome!

Join us for our Public Information and Fundraising Meeting on Thursday, 3 September 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Carmel Hall, White Abbey, Kildare.

Come and hear about the restoration, ask questions, share your ideas and discover how you can help. Your presence and support can make a real difference.

@topfansElizabeth FitzpatrickElaine Jackson

28/08/2026