Christmas gifts from Lough Derg
Christmas is fast approaching – even here at Lough Derg. We had such a lovely response last year to the introduction of our Christmas gifts range that we have been working behind the scenes (since the Summer!) to bring a new Christmas range to you and all our faithful Lough Derg friends. Mary has been […]
Pause and Ponder in November series – ‘Remembering Family through Our Lady’ reflection
On this second week of November, Davog McCaffrey brings another beautiful reflection to our Pause and Ponder in November series in the video below, focusing on the Island’s images of Our Lady. As a symbol of motherhood and family, Mary evokes prayers for all our deceased family members. Blessings Second November Reflection – narrated by […]
Lough Derg Early Bird Annual Draw – October Draw 2021
Our final Friends of Lough Derg Annual Membership Early Bird Draws has taken place in the Lough Derg offices in Pettigo, Co Donegal. October ‘Early Bird’ Sellers Draw: 4 winners of €100 Kent, Ashbourne, Co Meath McDermott, Co Donegal Waldron, Co Mayo Scott, Co Donegal In the absence of pilgrims to the Island this year […]
Pause and Ponder in November series – ‘The Penitential Beds’ reflection
Friends, the first reflection in our new ‘Pause and Ponder in November’ series is brought to you this evening, All Saints’ Day, by Mary. Focusing on images of pilgrims praying on the Penitential Beds on Station Island, we invite you to join in prayer for our ancestors in the video below: 1st November Reflection – […]
Mary introduces our new ‘Pause and Ponder in November’ series of Lough Derg reflections
Friends, many of you have welcomed our recent announcement of the new ‘Pause and Ponder in November’ series, which begins next Monday evening. In the video below, Mary introduces you to the new reflections which will use familiar images of the Island. Our new series will be brought to you by Mary and other friends […]
The Island from the Path: Last in series Pause and Ponder Reflection along the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path
Fr La’s final weekly ‘Pause and Ponder’ from along the Pilgrim Path at Lough Derg. This week’s reflection – ‘The Island from the Path’ – Watch video below: Friends, this is our last video of the current ‘Pause and Ponder along the Pilgrim Path’ series with Fr La. What started as a way to connect […]
Our Lough Derg Annual Draw Appeal
Friends, a big hello from Fr La in our Lough Derg office in Pettigo. It is three months since we launched our Annual Draw fundraiser and we send a heartfelt thanks to all of you who have bought, sold and returned tickets up until now. Watch Fr La’s video here: Tickets available here: www.loughderg.live/shop […]
Path and Shore: Pause and Ponder Reflection along the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path
Fr La’s weekly ‘Pause and Ponder’ from along the Pilgrim Path at Lough Derg. This week’s reflection – ‘Path and Shore’ Path and Shore “The Lough Shore Pilgrim Path” we sometimes name it because a dialogue, a kind of conversation between the water and the pilgrim-walker unfolds unbidden, view by changing view. The lough […]
Standing on the Seat: Pause and Ponder Reflection along the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path
Fr La’s weekly ‘Pause and Ponder’ from along the Pilgrim Path at Lough Derg. This week’s reflection – ‘Standing on the Seat’ Standing on the Seat The sign at the bottom of the track invites me up to Davog’s Seat in bright autumn sunlight. Alone today, I stand to gaze at what I see. Ten […]
What’s in a Name? Pause and Ponder Reflection along the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path
Fr La’s weekly ‘Pause and Ponder’ from along the Pilgrim Path at Lough Derg. This week’s reflection – ‘What’s in a Name?’ What’s in a Name? Pilgrimage and place are always near aligned. On the medieval maps, Ireland sat at the edge of the world, and St Patrick’s Purgatory, that sacred cave, was named upon […]