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A very Special Tree Panting

Last Thursday (21st August) we had the privilege of hosting a very special tree planting, as part of the "St. Oliver 400" celebration of the National Heritage Week. The Oak sapling that was planted had been grown from an acorn taken from one of the Oak trees, which stood on the grounds of the house that St Oliver Plunkett lived in in the 1660s, in Ardpatrick, Co. Louth.

Honouring St Oliver Plunkett

We recently had the pleasure of viewing the marvelous exhibition marking the 400th Anniversary of the birth of St Oliver Plunkett. It was fascinating to see so many artefacts from his life and times. We are very grateful to Tomás Hodgins (one of the organisers of the exhibition) for the very informative and enjoyable tour, which he gave us. ...

June - Icon Course

During the last week of June, we once again embarked on the prayerful journey of writing icons, a sacred tradition that traces its roots back to St. Luke, the first iconographer. As contemplative sisters, icon writing has been an integral part of our prayer and devotion in recent years. This ancient tradition is carried out in many monasteries across the globe, preserving a living connection to centuries of spiritual heritage. These icons, which adorn the walls of homes, churches, and institutions, serve not only as beautiful works of art but also as vivid and constant reminders of God's presence.
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