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 […]
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 […]
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 […]