Edmund Rice Centre		ER Family		Cork Offices
	Timiri		Vocation		St. Mary's
	St. Helen's		An Tobar

Timiri Eamainn Ris

Timiri Eamainn Ris means "The Messengers of Edmund Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers.

It was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1989 by Brothers and former members of the Congregation.

It was "Timiri" in many ways that succeeded in bringing together again the sons of Edmund Rice. They helped to break down the barriers that had existed for far too long between Brothers and former Brothers.

Brothers and former Brothers through prayer, scripture, reading and sharing helped to heal the wounds and to open up again the great bonds of friendship and love that had always existed.

Through these meetings Brotherhood was renewed and reconciliation achieved.

In 1994 the Christian Brothers held an Assembly in University College, Dublin. A special day was set aside where the Brothers invited former Brothers and their wives and friends to attend. This was a historic occasion when over 600 people consisting of Brothers, former Brothers and their wives from all over Ireland were reunited after many years in a spirit of love, reconciliation and brotherhood.

In planning for the Beatification of Edmund Rice in Rome in October 1996, members of Timiri were invited to be involved in the various organizing Committees and to work with the Brothers preparing for the great event. In Rome they were present in great numbers celebrating the wonderful occasion.

In the National Celebration in Tallaght, Dublin after the Beatification in Rome, Timiri were once again involved and we were privileged to do so.

Timiri has played a significant role where Brothers, former Brothers and all members of the Edmund Rice can unite and support one another through prayer and sharing

At the Annual General Meeting in Emmaus, Swords, Co. Dublin on 11 October 1997 it was agreed to open up Timiri to anyone; parents, past pupils, teachers and friends, to become part of Timiri.

Many people have now joined the Brothers and Former Brothers in various groups.

Aims of Timiri:

To develop our relationship with the Lord through the spirit of Edmund Rice by means of prayer, scripture reading, discussion and sharing.

To form groups who come together to share faith and prayer, at a convenient location, and who are inspired by the charism of Edmund Rice, to grow and develop spiritually in union with our Brothers in the Congregation.

Enquiries to Richard Fields at e-mail: fieldsd@indigo.ie