2022 Lough Derg Season Update
2022 Lough Derg Season Update With great hope, we anticipate the re-opening of Station Island at Lough Derg for One Day Retreats and for the Three Day Pilgrimage in the Summer Season of 2022. We invite you to sign-up to our monthly e-zine below where you will be the first to receive forthcoming updates regarding […]
Mary’s recital of ‘The God we hardly knew’ by Oscar Romero – Pause and Ponder with Poetry in Advent series
Tonight, Mary brings you the last poem of our Advent series with a beautiful recital of ‘The God we hardly knew’ by Oscar Romero, followed by the lighting of the final candle on the Advent wreath. Blessings The God we hardly knew by Oscar Romero No one can celebrate a genuine Christmas without being truly […]
Lough Derg featuring in Daniel O’Donnell’s Songs of Praise this St Stephen’s Day
We are delighted to have Lough Derg appearing on your TV this St Stephen’s Day when BBC1 will air ‘Songs of Praise’ featuring long-time pilgrim and friend of Lough Derg, Daniel O’Donnell. Daniel came over to us on Station Island to tell presenter Claire McCollum about his many visits for the Three Day Pilgrimage through […]
Mary’s recital of ‘Gaudete’ by Brad Reynolds – Pause and Ponder with Poetry in Advent series
Tonight, Mary brings you our Advent series with a beautiful recital of ‘Gaudete’ by Brad Reynolds, followed by the lighting of the third candle on the Advent wreath. Blessings Gaudete by Brad Reynolds Because Christmas is almost here Because dancing fits so well with music Because inside baby clothes are miracles. Gaudete Because some people […]
Fr La’s video for Feast of the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Lady (Wed 8th Dec 2021)
Friends, we invite you to listen to Fr La’s video recorded today, for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Lady – which is the closing day of the special Year of St Joseph, announced this time last year by Pope Francis. Blessed Joseph, show us yourself a father, and guide us in […]
Mary’s recital of ‘An Advent Poem’ by Saint John of the Cross – Pause and Ponder with Poetry in Advent series
Tonight, Mary brings you our Advent series with a beautiful recital of ‘An Advent Poem’ by Saint John of the Cross, followed by the lighting of the second candle on the Advent wreath. Blessings An Advent Poem by Saint John of the Cross If you want, the Virgin will come walking down the road pregnant with […]
Lough Derg Annual Draw 2021 – Main Draw (30th November)
Friends, our Lough Derg Annual Draw has taken place today and we have a lucky winner of €10,000! Fr La is in a slightly different venue this time, joined by Betty from Pettigo parish, for the final Draw in the Visitor Centre. We hope you like our new Timeline display. Our sincere thanks to all […]
Mary’s recital of ‘Advent’ by Patrick Kavanagh – Pause and Ponder with Poetry in Advent series
Tonight, Mary brings you our Advent series with a beautiful recital of ‘Advent’ by Patrick Kavanagh, followed by the lighting of the first candle on the Advent wreath. Blessings Advent by Patrick Kavanagh We have tested and tasted too much, lover- Through a chink too wide there comes in no wonder. But here in the […]
Pause and Ponder in November series – ‘Bearing the Cross’ with Josh
Tonight, we bring you the last post of our ‘Pause and Ponder in November’ series during which we have remembered and prayed for our deceased relatives and friends, and all who have died. The crosses on the island remind us of the cross of the crucifixion and the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us. […]
Pause and Ponder in November series – ‘Remembering Lough Derg Staff’ with Maureen
Tonight, Maureen reflects on the importance of the contribution of staff to the mission and ministry of Lough Derg. It is their dedication that ensures the welcoming pilgrim experience that Lough Derg is renowned for. We invite you to join with Maureen in praying for all deceased staff of Lough Derg. Blessings Third November Reflection […]