The Apostle Simon, nicknamed “the zealot” to distinguish him from Simon Peter, is depicted as a young man with the hair colour associated with the Celtic peoples. JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS From the sixth hour there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.  Jesus said:  “Father, forgive them; they do not […]

The Ninth Station  The money-bag on his left identifies Matthew the tax collector.  It was in his house that Jesus declared: “I did not come to call the virtuous, but sinners to repentance.” JESUS FALLS FOR THE THIRD TIME This was the final fall.  Jesus had reached the very limit of physical endurance.  And yet […]

The Ninth Station The money-bag on his left identifies Matthew the tax collector.  It was in his house that Jesus declared: “I did not come to call the virtuous, but sinners to repentance.” JESUS FALLS FOR THE THIRD TIME This was the final fall.  Jesus had reached the very limit of physical endurance.  And yet […]

An invitation to join the Prior, Fr La, as he reflects on where we find ourselves today and how we can connect with St Patrick in a new way. Towards the end of this 2 minute video Fr La prays an extract of the Breastplate of St Patrick and lights the Lough Derg candle for […]

The Fourth Station Here is James, son of Zebedee, the first of the twelve to die for Jesus. He is shown with a pilgrim staff, a reference to his famous shrine at Compostella in Spain. JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER It was now three years since he had left home.  Mary had brought him into the […]

The Fourth Station Here is James, son of Zebedee, the first of the twelve to die for Jesus. He is shown with a pilgrim staff, a reference to his famous shrine at Compostella in Spain.   JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER It was now three years since he had left home.  Mary had brought him into […]

Our final angel is the one that we see in the centre light of the window in the chancel of St Mary’s.  The window is by the Earley Studio Dublin, and was the gift of James and Julia Hegarty from Co. Cork in 1945. Mary is depicted inviting us to come to her Immaculate Heart, […]

This unique day on the Island offers the opportunity for people in lay ministry across the parishes and dioceses to gather together and enjoy an enriching spiritual experience.  The theme for the day is ‘It is Christ we are serving‘ and guest speaker, Mr Jim Deeds, will offer spiritual nourishment and ways to develop good […]

Date  This special day event is on Saturday 18th May and is for people who are in lay Parish Ministry.   Admission  Includes refreshments on arrival, light lunch, return boat service, pastoral services, free car & coach parking. 2019 Admission €25.00/£22.00 Booking essential. Contact the Lough Derg team on 071 9861518 or email  info@loughderg.org

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