Welcome to the first of our Advent reflections on this First Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of waiting, of preparation, reflection and prayer. We are waiting for Isaiah’s Wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Mary McDaid leads this reflection on ‘Peace’ on this First Sunday of Advent

This event usually occurs in May and offers spiritual refreshment for those who give service to others in their parishes: readers, safeguarding personnel, parish pastoral teams, administration and finance teams, baptism and liturgy teams and so many others.  Our speaker and regular pilgrim Jim Deeds has served in The Living Church leadership team in Down […]

Lough Derg finds itself located in a rather remote and particularly unspoiled corner of Co Donegal.  The scenery is not breath-taking, but the quiet, humble presence of the God of Creation is almost tangible here.  Here, for centuries past, humble ordinary people have come in a pilgrim spirit to renew their covenant with God. Lough […]

2024 One Day Retreats Our One Day Retreats for the 2024 Pilgrimage Season begin on Sunday 5th May, and continue on selected dates through May, August and & September.  May Sun 5th | Mon 6th | Sun 12th | Tue 14th | Sat 18th | Sat 25th | Mon 27th August Sat 17th | Tue […]

Programme Details The pilgrimage is all about letting go, a time to see ones daily life as it truly is. The Three Day Pilgrimage provides a kind of breathing space in which people can calmly explore and reflect on where they find themselves in their lives at that moment in time. Part of the spiritual […]

The space and silence make Lough Derg a truly extraordinary place. It is an oasis of calm and safety we arrive at before we cross back to the hurly burly of everyday life. Coming out of everyday life gives us the distance to establish perspective and focus on what really matters. The Living with Suicide […]

To share in this ecumenical Day of Friendship & Prayer is to form links with the community of pilgrims down the centuries – today it connects us with each other and fosters unity and friendships. This ecumenical event attracts hundreds each year and is a wonderful way of making new friends. The stunning scenery and […]

Every family has its own story of challenges and celebrations. Oftentimes family life can be overwhelming where we find ourselves in a constant routine ruled by a list of things to do, places to go and sometimes it can be hard to find a balance. Coming away on a family retreat helps us reset our […]

In the hectic turmoil of modern living it is far too easy to lose sight of what is really important on our earthly pilgrimage. Taking time out from the hurly-burly allows for a time of reflection and spiritual regeneration. As individuals we are trying to find our way in life and often this can be […]

ONE DAY RETREATS May Saturday 5, 12, 26 Sunday Dates 6, 13, 20, 27 Monday Dates 7, 28 Tuesday Dates 8, 15, 22 August  Saturday 18 Sunday 19 Monday 20, 27 Tuesday 28 Wednesday 29 September Saturday 1, 8, 15, 22 Sunday 2, 16, 23, 30 Monday 10 Tuesday 4, 11 Wednesday 5 For further […]