The Redemptoristines hosted an Icon Retreat for Contemplatives.  Redemptoristines, a Poor Clare and a Dominican completed a week of writing Icons under the guidance of Icon Master Mihai Cucu. We were delighted to have Sr. Gabrielle, from The Poor Clares in Ennis, Co. Clare, and Sr. Ann Marie from the Dominicans in Drogheda for a most enriching week of writing icons. Here are some photos after the Blessing of the Icons.

Sr Gabrielle, Prioress of the Redemptoristines in Ireland and the Community joyfully welcomed the newly elected Superior General Rev. Fr. Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R, for the Redemptorists on the 18th February 2009.  Fr. Brehl was accompanied by Fr. Michael Kelleher, C.Ss.R, Provincial in Ireland, Fr. Stan Wróbel, and Fr. João Pedro Fernandes. We wish Fr. Brehl God’s blessing as he sets out on this exciting and challenging journey as Superior General.  Fr. Brehl is standing beside Sr. Gabrielle in the centre – second row.

Click on the link and read about how the Redemptoristines came to Ireland.

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The sisters in the Monastery of St Alphonsus make Altar Breads, write icons, make cards, and  now we make candles from start to finish.  Sr. Evina is our candle maker. We make candles for Baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, Weddings and special occasions.  Sr. Evina will personalize the candle for you. Here are some samples. They are for sale. Please contact the Monastery at 085 281 2785 or Sr. Gabrielle at : gabrielle.fox@redemptorists.ie.

The Icon Retreats held in the Faith Centre of the Monastery of St Alphonsus in June, July, August and October of 2009 were enjoyed by all who wrote an Icon. Here are some photos from the Retreats.  The Icon Master was Mihai Cucu.