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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 challenging in the busyness of the everyday. One gift we can give ourselves is time apart in peaceful reflection where the time clock of routine can take a back seat and the spirit can rest.
People often say it is difficult to switch off for a day and truly enter a state of peacefulness. Let us reassure you that is not the case on Lough Derg. The veil of serenity that envelopes the Island is inexplicable but it is more than this it is a chance to connect with our forebears and the strength of their prayer – to walk on the hallowed ground made sacred over the centuries and to breathe in the Christian spiritual history of the place.
A Quiet Day on Lough Derg is a self-directed day in the peaceful Island setting. It is a day where you and fellow pilgrims have the Island to yourself. Pilgrims often bring with them their own reflective reading others just simply like to walk the island in silent prayer, spend time in Saint Patrick’s Basilica or Saint Mary’s Chapel and soak in the atmosphere of centuries of pilgrim prayer. Davog House offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding countryside. It is a space on the Island to reflect on the beauty of creation and reconnect with the same scenery our ancestral families looked out upon down the centuries.
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 challenging in the busyness of the everyday. One gift we can give ourselves is time apart in peaceful reflection where the time clock of routine can take a back seat and the spirit can rest.
People often say it is difficult to switch off for a day and truly enter a state of peacefulness. Let us reassure you that is not the case on Lough Derg. The veil of serenity that envelopes the Island is inexplicable but it is more than this it is a chance to connect with our forebears and the strength of their prayer – to walk on the hallowed ground made sacred over the centuries and to breathe in the Christian spiritual history of the place.
A Quiet Day on Lough Derg is a self-directed day in the peaceful Island setting. It is a day where you and fellow pilgrims have the Island to yourself. Pilgrims often bring with them their own reflective reading others just simply like to walk the island in silent prayer, spend time in Saint Patrick’s Basilica or Saint Mary’s Chapel and soak in the atmosphere of centuries of pilgrim prayer. Davog House offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding countryside. It is a space on the Island to reflect on the beauty of creation and reconnect with the same scenery our ancestral families looked out upon down the centuries.
Places & Spaces for Times of Quiet Prayer & Peaceful Reflection
Saint Patrick’s Basilica
The Tabernacle – time with Jesus in the Eucharist
Stations of the Cross in the Harry Clarke Windows
Icon of The Mother of Perpetual Help – time with Mary
Saint Mary’s Chapel
The Word of God – time to read and contemplate the Scriptures
Space to leave desires, petitions and intentions
Stations of the Cross by Albert Aegerter
Davog House
Reading material and meditative music
The Quiet Room
Out and About
The Labyrinth – time with the Path of Life and the Inner Journey
The Book of Nature
Mass Intentions Office & Gift Shop
Open 11.00am – 12noon & 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Day Room
Self Service Tea/Coffee making facilities
The Tabernacle – time with Jesus in the Eucharist
Stations of the Cross in the Harry Clarke Windows
Icon of The Mother of Perpetual Help – time with Mary
Saint Mary’s Chapel
The Word of God – time to read and contemplate the Scriptures
Space to leave desires, petitions and intentions
Stations of the Cross by Albert Aegerter
Davog House
Reading material and meditative music
The Quiet Room
Out and About
The Labyrinth – time with the Path of Life and the Inner Journey
The Book of Nature
Mass Intentions Office & Gift Shop
Open 11.00am – 12noon & 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Day Room
Self Service Tea/Coffee making facilities
