Podcasts about knock shrine

March 19th and Liam O'Neill blew the whistle, minutes later it was lights out for the Louth referee, who survived a major cardiac arrest and joined us today to tell his inspirational story. Mairead Jennings, Director of Youth Ministry at Knock Shrine, called out to young people to come to Mayo for a special event on Saturday week. Cormac Moore has penned a brilliant book about the the border, Irish Boundary Commission and it's lasting impact on the people of Ireland. And we heard from young ladies who are members of the Moneymore After School Club in Drogheda who've made a radio play around Happiness to coincide with Crinniu na Nog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's officially school tour season, Dave and Fionnuala took a hilarious trip down memory lane - revisiting school tours of days gone by. From sacred pilgrimages to Knock Shrine to posh ski trips in Austria, listeners shared the full spectrum of their childhood outings!

Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for The Crux, and Fr Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest at Knock Shrine, join The Pat Kenny Show to reflect on the death of Pope Francis and his legacy in Ireland and abroad.Listen here.

We had a busy podcast this week here on C&SI with a couple of visitors joining John and Shane. In part one, we have our regular run through saints of the week and Sr Caitriona Kavanagh OP joins us to tells us about news from the Dominican community. In part two, Br Justin Robinson OSB joins us from Cairo to share with us about the situation of Christians in the Holy Land and the challenges they face. Part three is our regular weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel (Mark 10:2-16)As our first guest this week, we welcome Sr Caitriona Kavanagh OP from St Saviour's church in Limerick city. Sister Caitriona is a member of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia whose motherhouse is in Nashville in Tennessee. Sr Caitriona shares with us about the celebration of the 800th Jubilee of the Dominicans coming to Ireland and the Irish Dominican's upcoming pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on October 13 2024. She also tells us about the faith formation work her community does in St Saviours parish in Limerick city and extends invitations to others to come and join them. You can read more about their activities here. Br Justin Robinson OSB is a Benedictine monk of Glenstal Abbey in Ireland. After studying theology at the Salesian Pontifical University in Jerusalem, he is now undertaking an MA in Arabic and Islamic Studies at the American University in Cairo. On the podcast this weeks Shane and Br Justin explore who are the Christian communities in the Holy Land looking at some of their history, relations with one another and wider society both Palestinian and Israeli. We focus in on what are their current challenges and what the impact of it means for the wider Christian community around the world and its impact on the Holy Land - the fifth gospel. If you wish to support Christians in the Holy Land you can find some additional information at these sites:Latin Patriarchate of JerusalemAid to the Church in NeedTrocaireFurther information about Christians in the Holy Land:Terra Sancta News - news channel of the Custos of the Holy LandThe Tablet - Why the number of Christians living in the Middle East is in decline but Christianity itself is notNational Catholic Register - Holy Land Pilgrimages Decline to a Trickle, Because of the Gaza WarCNEWA - Is Christianity in the Middle East Facing Extinction?The Economist - Why Christians are leaving the Middle EastMECC - The Future of Christianity in the Middle EastACN - Christian presence in the Holy Land under "extreme threat"

17th August, Tune into the Radio Maria Ireland World Family Rosary from Knock Shrine in County Mayo.   The post Radio Maria Ireland World Family Rosary appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

On this weeks podcast, John meets up with Fr Eamon Kelly from Donegal who shares with us his experience of volunteering with the charity Mary's Meals. We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ins this week and the reflection on the Sunday gospel with our wandering panellist Shane to assist John in the process.  Step by Step to feed the next Child - Mary's Meals.Starting out initially as a response to the needs of families in the former Yugoslavia in 1983, the charity has now expanded serving 2,429,182 children across 17 countries, in communities where hunger and poverty would prevent children from gaining an education. Fr Eamon tells us how for the past eleven years in Ireland, volunteers have walked to Knock Shrine to raise awareness of, and funds for, Mary's Meals. For 2024 they are now launching Step by Step to Feed the Next Child 2024 with walks originating in Malin (Donegal), Thurles, Cavan, the Spire (Dublin), Kilkenny, Longford, Limerick and N Ireland. All walks go from 7 August to 15 August. They are seeking people to help create new walks, join in the walks for a day or half day or a few hours, collect funds, take a sponsor card or promote the walk. It costs €22 to give a child a meal each day in school for a school year and every eleven cents raised provides a meal. This is a great way of gaining a bit of fitness and doing great work at the same time.  Contact details are: Eamonn Kelly (Rev), Parochial House, Convoy, Co. Donegal, F93HX2R, eamonnkelly1949@gmail.com or 0879077985.Mary's Meals websiteBooks and short films about Mary's Meals workThe Wave - Father Eamonn Kelly shares a moving experience from a recent self-funded trip to Malawi‘Please Feed a Child' - Fr Eamonn's book of poetry and reflections

On this weeks podcast excerpt, John meets up with Fr Eamon Kelly from Donegal who shares with us his experience of volunteering with the charity Mary's Meals. Starting out initially as a response to the needs of families in the former Yugoslavia in 1983, the charity has now expanded serving 2,429,182 children across 17 countries, in communities where hunger and poverty would prevent children from gaining an education. Fr Eamon tells us how for the past eleven years in Ireland, volunteers have walked to Knock Shrine to raise awareness of, and funds for, Mary's Meals. For 2024 they are now launching Step by Step to Feed the Next Child 2024 with walks originating in Malin (Donegal), Thurles, Cavan, the Spire (Dublin), Kilkenny, Longford, Limerick and N Ireland. All walks go from 7 August to 15 August. They are seeking people to help create new walks, join in the walks for a day or half day or a few hours, collect funds, take a sponsor card or promote the walk. It costs €22 to give a child a meal each day in school for a school year and every eleven cents raised provides a meal. This is a great way of gaining a bit of fitness and doing great work at the same time.  Contact details are: Eamonn Kelly (Rev), Parochial House, Convoy, Co. Donegal, F93HX2R, eamonnkelly1949@gmail.com or 0879077985.Mary's Meals websiteBooks and short films about Mary's Meals workThe Wave - Father Eamonn Kelly shares a moving experience from a recent self-funded trip to Malawi‘Please Feed a Child' - Fr Eamonn's book of poetry and reflections

On this weeks podcast we are starting a small series on different Marian devotions and shrines which we are going to be covering for the month of May - as of course in Catholic tradition May is the month of Mary! So to get things off to a start we are delving back into the archive to an interview we did in May 2010 with Michael Keating to share the story of Our Lady of Knock and the story of the apparition in what was a forgotten part of the west of Ireland after a very bleak time. Known as the silent apparition (there was no messages) Michael reflects on what it says to us right down to the present day. We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week, some bits of news from around the Catholic world which caught our eye and of course in part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is the second part of the Last Discourse at the Last Supper from the gospel of St John (John 15:9-17) with Jesus command to love.

On this weeks podcast excerpt we are starting a small series on different Marian devotions and shrines which we are going to be covering for the month of May - as of course in Catholic tradition May is the month of Mary!So to get things off to a start we are delving back into the archive to an interview we did in May 2010 with Michael Keating to share the story of Our Lady of Knock and the story of the apparition in what was a forgotten part of the west of Ireland after a very bleak time. Known as the silent apparition (there was no messages) Michael reflects on what it says to us right down to the present day. 

Heute möchte ich euch von einem besonderen Ort erzählen, den ich kürzlich besucht habe: der Basilika Unserer Lieben Frau, Königin von Irland in Knock. Das ist ein Wallfahrtsort, wo im Jahr 1879 eine Erscheinung der Jungfrau Maria, des heiligen Josef, des heiligen Johannes, von Engeln und Jesus Christus (das Lamm Gottes) gesehen wurde. Klingt ziemlich spektakulär, oder? Die Basilika ist Teil des Marienheiligtums in Knock, das jedes Jahr Millionen von Pilgern aus aller Welt anzieht. Das Heiligtum bietet viele Sehenswürdigkeiten und Aktivitäten an, wie zum Beispiel die **Apparition Chapel**, wo die Erscheinung stattfand, das **Museum of Country Life**, wo man mehr über die Geschichte und Kultur der Region erfahren kann, und das **Papal Cross**, das an den Besuch von Papst Johannes Paul II. im Jahr 1979 erinnert. Ich war sehr beeindruckt von der Schönheit und Atmosphäre des Ortes. Die Basilika ist eine moderne und helle Kirche, die Platz für bis zu 10.000 Gläubige bietet. Sie hat eine beeindruckende Mosaikwand hinter dem Altar, die die Erscheinung darstellt. Die Kirche ist auch mit vielen Kunstwerken und Reliquien geschmückt, die die Verehrung der Muttergottes widerspiegeln. Wir hatten das Gefühl, dass Knock ein bestimmter Kraftort ist. Ich kann euch nur empfehlen, diesen Ort selbst zu besuchen, wenn ihr die Möglichkeit habt. Es ist eine Erfahrung, die ihr nicht vergessen werdet! Episode in deutsch und englisch / in german and english

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Friends of the Rosary: Today, along with the Irish people, we commemorate the Memorial of Our Lady of Knock. We celebrate the apparition of Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist, the Lamb, and a Cross on an altar on the wall of the parish church in the village of Knock in County Mayo in Ireland, on August 21, 1879. The apparition was described as follows: "Our Lady was wearing a large, brilliant crown and clothed in white garments. On her right was Saint Joseph, his head inclined toward her and on her left Saint John the Evangelist. To the left of Saint John was an altar on which stood a cross and a lamb. Standing only a few feet off the ground, the Blessed Virgin wore a white cloak and was described by witnesses as being incredibly beautiful. She wore a bright golden crown, and appeared to be praying with her eyes looking toward heaven with her arms bent in front of her with her palms facing inward." Fifteen parishioners witnessed the apparition for two hours as they recited the Rosary. Although it was daylight when the apparition began, the weather turned for the worse and it began to rain heavily. However, the area around the apparition appeared unaffected, as the ground remained dry as long as the vision lasted. Our Lady did not speak, and the gable of the church where the manifestation was made was covered with a cloud of light. Saint Joseph also wore white robes and stood on the Virgin's right. He inclined his head respectfully toward the Blessed Virgin. Saint John the Evangelist wore a miter and appeared to be preaching as he held a book in his left hand. For over 140 years, the Knock Shrine has welcomed pilgrims and visitors to this sacred place, sanctified by Mary's apparition.The Knock Shrine has been officially recognized as an international Eucharistic and Marian Shrine by Pope Francis, through the Pontifical Council for New Evangelization in March 2021. The Rosary comprises the main portion of the devotion. The shrine is therefore appropriately called the Rosary Shrine. Devotion to St. Joseph has always emphasized his role as the protector of the Holy Family. Unique to the Apparition is the presence of the Lamb of God upon the altar, a visual presentation of the gift and mystery of the Eucharist. St. John the Evangelist stands between Our Lady and the altar and Lamb. It is his Gospel that refers to Jesus as the Lamb of God. He appears to be preaching on the Eucharistic altar, Cross, and Lamb that is at the very center of the apparition. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Our Lady of Knock, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • August 17, 2023, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

On this weeks podcast John and Shane are doing something a little different. Normally here on C&SI we don't stray into the area of politics and controversy. However, there are times when we feel that we can contribute to the public conversation and the current discussion around euthanasia and assisted suicide which is a topic being discussed in the Joint Health Committee of the Irish Oireachtas is one such area of concern. As part of that discussion we are going to have two weeks of podcasts looking into the issue.  On this weeks podcast we are replaying a conversation we had with Dr Donal Murray, bishop emeritus of Limerick exploring the issue of freedom of conscience (particularly for those who regard themselves as Catholic) which we had back on 17th May 2015. And on next weeks podcast we are going to have a discussion with Dr Angelo Bottone, who is a lecturer in UCD and also a contributor to the Iona Institue thinktank about the issue. In addition we do have our more normal fare on the podcast including a run through the upcoming saints of the week and of course our few thoughts and reflections on the Sunday gospel (Matthew 13:24-43) the parables of the wheat and the darnell, the mustard seed and the yeast.The other thing which we have flagged to listeners this week is the upcoming national novena to Our Lady of Knock to be held at Knock Shrine from August 14th - 22nd 2023. The programme of speakers at other events is quite impressive this year (and we are not just saying that because we happen to have interviewed a lot of them!) and you can get the full programme of events HERE. We would also hope to share some of the talks on the podcast later in the year. 

Over 600 people will be taking to the road between Knock Shrine in Mayo and Kilkerrin in County Galway on a journey that has been organised to raise money for Galway Hospice.  The journey is called "Journey for Ger" and is in memory of a great Kilkerrin United man in Ger McMahon who passed away from cancer in March 2023.  Those involved will start at Knock Shrine at 8.15am and make their way first to Bekan and then on to Ballyhaunis for the first legs with subsequent legs from Ballyhaunis to Ballinlough, Ballinlough to Williamstown, Williamstown to Glenamaddy and Glenamaddy to Kilkerrin hoping to arrive at 6pm that evening.  What is unique about this fundraiser is that people don't have to do the full journey. They can do separate legs or the entire thing and it is this that has grabbed the attention of so many with support coming from all sporting clubs in the area such as Kilkerrin/Clonberne, Glenamaddy/Williamstown ladies and others.  Damian Mahon is one of the organisers who is a son of the late Ger and he spoke to John Mulligan about the event.

On Saturday June 3rd 2023 at the Basilica in Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo, Ireland, Nigerian Bishop Oliver Doeme will give his spectacular account of the power of the Rosary in combatting the Islamist militant organisation, Boko Haram. This was followed by a wonderful homily by Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of All Ireland.

On Saturday June 3rd 2023 at the Basilica in Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo, Ireland, Nigerian Bishop Oliver Doeme will give his spectacular account of the power of the Rosary in combatting the Islamist militant organisation, Boko Haram.

Brian O'Donovan, RTÉ Correspondent, reports from the Knock Shrine where President Joe Biden will arrive this morning.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue on Biden Ireland Knock Shrine

President Joe Biden lands in Ireland and from Belfast to Ballina, politicians and the public queue up for handshakes and selfies. Brendan Gleeson gives us the inside scoop on the Oscars in LA. And a private visit to Knock Shrine, turns into a deeply personal experience for the Biden family…

Father Richard Gibbons is Parish Priest and Rector of Knock Shrine confirms news that US President Biden is to pay a special visit.

Mairéad and Chuck Dunford talk about the importance of palliative care. On Sunday, the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation will hold their annual Shine a Light Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Knock Shrine, see hospice.ie

On this weeks podcast we continue sharing a series of reflections which were given at the 2022 National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena was held from 9th to 23rd August this year. This week we are sharing the reflection given by Prof John Feehan who speaks on the topic - "God in Everything that Lives: A Reflection on Laudato Si".Knock Novena Talk Series 2022 - Prof John FeehanJohn Feehan is a natural scientist who has written extensively on many aspects of the natural and cultural heritage of the Irish landscape, including definitive works on Ireland's bogs, wildflowers, and geology, as well as the history of farming in Ireland and a book on Clare Island. He is closely associated with the Dominican Ecology Centre in Wicklow (An Tairseach) and the Columban Ecology Centre at Dalgan Park and has written several books on creation spirituality. He is a member of the Royal Irish Academy.

On this weeks podcast we continue sharing a series of reflections which were given at the 2022 National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena was held from 9th to 23rd August this year. This week we are sharing the reflection given by Prof John Feehan who speaks on the topic - "God in Everything that Lives: A Reflection on Laudato Si".We have our weekly run through the saints of the week and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel (Luke 20:27-38)Knock Novena Talk Series 2022 - Prof John FeehanJohn Feehan is a natural scientist who has written extensively on many aspects of the natural and cultural heritage of the Irish landscape, including definitive works on Ireland's bogs, wildflowers, and geology, as well as the history of farming in Ireland and a book on Clare Island. He is closely associated with the Dominican Ecology Centre in Wicklow (An Tairseach) and the Columban Ecology Centre at Dalgan Park and has written several books on creation spirituality. He is a member of the Royal Irish Academy.

On this weeks podcast we continue sharing a series of reflections which were given at the 2022 National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena was held from 9th to 23rd August this year. This week we are sharing the reflection given by Lauren Conboy.Knock Novena Talk Series 2022 - Lauren Conboy  Lauren  is a 5th year student at St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh. Lauren has been a member of the School Chaplaincy team providing monthly scripture reflection videos which were broadcast on the Knock Shrine website, a project which began during lockdown to offer people at home some engagement and daily prayer. Lauren also enjoys to sing and play music in her spare time.

On this weeks podcast we continue sharing a new series of reflections which were given at the 2022 National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena was held from 9th to 23rd August this year. This week we are sharing the reflection given by Lauren Conboy.As usual we have our run through the saints of the week and of course a brief reflection on the Sunday gospel. Knock Novena Talk Series 2022 - Lauren Conboy   Lauren  is a 5th year student at St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh. Lauren has been a member of the School Chaplaincy team providing monthly scripture reflection videos which were broadcast on the Knock Shrine website, a project which began during lockdown to offer people at home some engagement and daily prayer. Lauren also enjoys to sing and play music in her spare time.

On this weeks podcast we continue sharing a new series of reflections which were given at the 2022 National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena was held from 9th to 23rd August this year. This week we are sharing Fr Terence Harrington reflection on 'How Can I Have Hope in my Brokenness'.Knock Novena Talk Series 2022 - "How can I have hope in my brokenness"?A native of Castletownbere, Co. Cork. Fr. Terence is a Capuchin Franciscan. He has worked in administration, formation, and evangelisation. Over the years he has preached parish missions and retreats throughout the entire country. No stranger to Knock, in recent times he worked as curate in Knock Parish in 2018.

On this weeks podcast we continue sharing a new series of reflections which were given at the 2022 National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena was held from 9th to 23rd August this year. This week we are sharing Fr Terence Harrington reflection on 'How Can I Have Hope in my Brokenness'.Of course as usual on our weekly podcast we also have our prayer space, saints of the week and our reflection on the Sunday gospelKnock Novena Talk Series 2022 - "How can I have hope in my brokenness"?A native of Castletownbere, Co. Cork. Fr. Terence is a Capuchin Franciscan. He has worked in administration, formation, and evangelisation. Over the years he has preached parish missions and retreats throughout the entire country. No stranger to Knock, in recent times he worked as curate in Knock Parish in 2018.

On this weeks podcast we are starting sharing a new series of reflections which were given at the 2022 National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena was held from 9th to 23rd August this year. This week we are sharing Roseanna Ruane speaking  on "The Power of Prayer in Difficult Times".Of course as usual on our weekly podcast we also have our prayer space, saints of the week and our reflection on the Sunday gospel (Luke 17:11-19).Knock Novena series 2022 - "The Power of Prayer in Difficult Times"Roseanna Ruane is from Athenry, Co Galway and is mother to Saoírse Ruane who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020. Over the past number of years, Roseanna, together with her husband Oilie and daughters Saoírse and Farrah Rose have experienced the pain of coping with childhood cancer. Roseanna shares about how she turned to God  during this difficult time and how the power of prayer gave her hope and courage.

On this weeks podcast we are starting sharing a new series of reflections which were given at the 2022 National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena was held from 9th to 23rd August this year. This week we are sharing Roseanna Ruane speaking  on "The Power of Prayer in Difficult Times".Knock Novena series 2022 - "The Power of Prayer in Difficult Times"Roseanna Ruane is from Athenry, Co Galway and is mother to Saoírse Ruane who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020. Over the past number of years, Roseanna, together with her husband Oilie and daughters Saoírse and Farrah Rose have experienced the pain of coping with childhood cancer. Roseanna shares about how she turned to God  during this difficult time and how the power of prayer gave her hope and courage.

Interviews: Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector, Our Lady of Knock Shrine & Sr Emanuela Edwards, author. Three Women united through the VIrgin of Revelation

Interviews: Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector, Our Lady of Knock Shrine & Sr Emanuela Edwards, author. Three Women united through the VIrgin of Revelation

Interview: Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector, Our Lady of Knock Shrine & Sr Emanuela Edwards, author. Three Women united through the VIrgin of Revelation

Friends of the Rosary: Today, along with the people of Ireland, we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Knock. In 1879, in the village of Knock in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. John the Apostle, a Lamb and a Cross appeared on an altar on the wall of the parish church [image below], and to some villagers. For two hours, a crowd gathered to adore the apparition and to pray the rosary. Despite the rainstorm, no one got wet. Unlike in most other Marian apparitions, the Virgin Mary was silent the entire time. As Pope Francis said, the message from Knock is the great value of silence for our faith. Today, the Knock Shrine is an international Marian and Eucharistic shrine. The Vatican's designation was after miraculous healing involving Eucharistic adoration at Knock Shrine in 1989. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! Our Lady of Knock, Pray for Us! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • August 17, 2021, Today's Holy Rosary on YouTube — Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Richard Gibbons was born in October 1969, a native of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo.  He studied philosophy and theology in Rome and was ordained in 1999. In 2003 he was appointed curate to Our Lady's Shrine, Knock and has ministered in Knock until his appointment as Parish Priest. For further information on Knock House Hotel simply Visit www.knockhousehotel.ie or call 094 938 8088.

On this weeks podcast we mark World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly which is celebrated on the Sunday closest to the feast of St Joachim and St Anne - grandparents of Jesus - on July 26th. To mark the day, we take an interview from our archives about the Catholic Grandparents Association which was originally broadcast 7th September 2014. Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which took place for the first time in 2021. In 2022, the celebration will fall on Sunday 24 July, the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this year's celebration is: “In old age they will still bear fruit” (Psalm 92:15).National Grandparents Pilgrimage: A Celebration of  World Day For Grandparents & The Elderly is being held at Knock Shrine Sunday 24th July starting at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick. You can find more information HERE and if you cant make it physically to Knock you can watch the ceremonies from the basilica online at Knock Shrine website.Catholic Grandparents AssociationMáire Printer joined us on the programme to tell us about the Catholic Grandparents Association which was set up by Catherine Wiley to support the vocation of grandparents in passing on the faith and keeping prayer at the heart of family life. Máire tells us about the history of the Association and shares with us some of the prayers for grandparents written by their grandchildren and why it is so important to support the vocation of grandparents today.More information about the Catholic Grandparents Association is available at HERE

On this weeks podcast we mark World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly which is celebrated on the Sunday closest to the feast of St Joachim and St Anne - grandparents of Jesus - on July 26th. To mark the day, we take an interview from our archives about the Catholic Grandparents Association which was originally broadcast 7th September 2014. Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which took place for the first time in 2021. In 2022, the celebration will fall on Sunday 24 July, the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this year's celebration is: “In old age they will still bear fruit” (Psalm 92:15).We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week and of course our reflection on this Sunday's gospel with the focus on prayer as Luke puts before us Jesus teaching of the Our Father and the reminder to be persistent in prayer.National Grandparents Pilgrimage: A Celebration of  World Day For Grandparents & The Elderly is being held at Knock Shrine Sunday 24th July starting at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick. You can find more information HERE and if you cant make it physically to Knock you can watch the ceremonies from the basilica online at Knock Shrine website. Catholic Grandparents AssociationMáire Printer joined us on the programme to tell us about the Catholic Grandparents Association which was set up by Catherine Wiley to support the vocation of grandparents in passing on the faith and keeping prayer at the heart of family life. Máire tells us about the history of the Association and shares with us some of the prayers for grandparents written by their grandchildren and why it is so important to support the vocation of grandparents today.More information about the Catholic Grandparents Association is available at HERE

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – the Rosary - Glorious Mysteries from the Knock Shrine.

On this Pentecost Sunday we come to the close of the Easter Season as we celebrate  the great feast of the Holy Spirit and the descent on the apostles. We are joined Geraldine Creaton ans Barbara & Gerard Hanley -  members of the Emmanuel Community in Ireland to reflect on opening ourselves up to the Holy Spirit and the gifts and fruits which that openness can bring to our lives. The Emmanuel Community also share with us their reflections on this weeks gospel (John 14:15-16, 23b-26) as well as our regular liturgical odds and ends and our weekly prayer space. NoticesFCJ House of Spirituality, Spanish Point - check out events on EventBriteLimerick's Solemn Novena at Mt St Alphonsus - check out details at novena.ieMusic for a Mid-Summer's Evening -   11 June at Knock Shrine at 7.30p; details HERE.Tarsus Scripture School The current synodal pathway is a great sign of hope and a source new energy. It is our desire on the TSS team to give whatever support we can. Accordingly, our summer programme 2022 offers some biblical foundations for entering the synodal process fruitfully and imagining a new way of being church.Jessie Rogers: Following the Spirit in Luke-ActsSean Goan: The Synodal Path in the Gospel of John: Communion, Participation and MissionKieran O' Mahony: “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood” (1 Peter)15 On-line presentations (to be enjoyed in your own time from 7th June)Webinar 1 – Tuesday 7 June @ 7.30 pm (available later as a recording)Webinar 2 – Tuesday 28 June @ 7.30 pm (available later as a recording)Cost: €40 per household/communityRegister Here Now – Going live 7 June 2022

On this weeks podcast we have the third of three podcasts where we share with our listeners a series of talks from Knock Shrine about Synod on Synodality being held in Rome in 2023.As usual, we have our liturgical odds and ends, some local notices and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel (Luke 6:39-45).Synod on Synodality 2023On the podcast, we covered the Synod on Synodality in a podcast on 24th October 2021. The Synod meeting in 2023 has been convened by Pope Francis and the local diocesan phase is currently taking place in dioceses around the world.During Advent 2021, Knock Shrine hosted three talks about the Synod. On this weeks podcast we share the third one called "Synodality: how does it work?" which was  a talk presented by Fr Eamonn Conway, Head of Theology & Religious Studies, MIC, University of Limerick . The talk is also available on the Knock Shrine Youtube channel including the Q&A session at the end of the talk.

On this weeks podcast we have the second of three podcasts where we share with our listeners a series of talks from Knock Shrine about the Synod on Synodality being held in Rome in 2023.As usual, we have our liturgical odds and ends, some local notices and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel (Luke 6:27-38).Synod on Synodality 2023On the podcast, we covered the Synod on Synodality in a podcast on 24th October 2021. The Synod meeting in 2023 has been convened by Pope Francis and the local diocesan phase is currently taking place in dioceses around the world.During Advent 2021, Knock Shrine hosted three talks about the Synod. On this weeks podcast we share the second one called "Synodality: how does it work?" which was  a talk presented by Julie Kavanagh Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin . The talk is also available on the Knock Shrine Youtube channel including the Q&A session at the end of the talk.

On this weeks podcast we have the first of three podcasts where we share with our listeners a series of talks from Knock Shrine about Synod on Synodality being held in Rome in 2023. As usual, we have our liturgical odds and ends, some local notices and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel (Luke 6:17, 20-26).Synod on Synodality 2023 On the podcast, we covered the Synod on Synodality in a podcast on 24th October 2021. The Synod meeting in 2023 has been convened by Pope Francis and the local diocesan phase is currently taking place in dioceses around the world. During Advent, Knock Shrine hosted three talks about the Synod. On this weeks podcast we share the first one call "Synodality: What does it mean?" which was  a talk presented by Fr Eamonn Conway, Head of Theology & Religious Studies, MIC, University of Limerick. The talk is also available on the Knock Shrine Youtube channel including the Q&A session at the end of the talk. Liturgical odds & endsSixth week in ordinary timePsalter week 3Feb 14th - St Cyril and St Methodius (Patrons of Europe)Feb 15th - St Claude de la ColombiereFeb 16th - St Juliana of NicomedeaFeb 17th - St FintanFeb 18th - Bl Fra AndelicoFeb 19th - Bl John Sullivan SJ

John and Shane are delighted to welcome back our old friend Noirin Lynch on this weeks podcast to catch up with her on her new project at the FCJ Spirituality House in Spanish Point and more importantly for this weeks podcast, for Noirin to share a reflection "Pregnant with Promise" for the fourth Sunday of Advent, taking as its starting point the account of the Visitation which is the gospel account for the Sunday liturgy.We have our regular items including saints of the week taking us into the Christmas Octave and we have few local notices including reminding people that they can listen back to the Advent talks from Glenstal and Knock Shrine on their respective websites. In addition just to let people know that if they wanted to take a moment in the week ahead, the series "A Time to Reflect - Online Christmas Reflections" are available to listen back to on the Limerick Diocese Facebook page. Some lovely reflections from Dr Jessie Rogers, Sr Betty Baker, Sr Helen Culhane, and Sharon Collopy.FCJ Spirituality House, Spanish PointNoirin introduces us to a new venture in hospitality and spiritual accompaniment by the FCJ Sisters in Spanish Point Co Clare where the sisters are opening the door of their home to welcome in people to enable moments of reflection, recollection, community and prayer with both the local community in Spanish Point and further afield. Given the current situation with the pandemic some of it is in person, some of it is online and you can find out more at the Facebook of the FCJ Spirituality House, Spanish PointEmail - info@fcjspiritualityhouse.ie Reflecting on the VisitationDo we ever stop to reflect on the role of Mary as the first evangelist? Mary was the first to carry Jesus to others, sharing the Good News where she carried within her very being, carrying of Jesus to another which brought an expression and outpouring of joy to Elizabeth in her recognition of her God. We are called to be the cradles of Christ rather that then castle of Christ internally. The material for Sunday's 'Pregnant with Promise' was from Jane Mellett and Triona Doherty Doyles new book 'The Deep End' with Noirin's own particular take on it. Available from Messenger Publications with reflections for every Sunday of the year!

C&SI team are delighted to be joined by Rose O'Connor, Michael Kelly and Con Buckley to share their experiences about the Limerick Diocese Lay Pastoral Ministry Programme which is open for new applicants for the up coming training cycle with up coming information evenings. We have our regular notices (with reminders about the Advent talks at Glenstal Abbey and also Knock Shrine), the national memorial Mass at Knock on 14th November for all those who have died during the pandemic plus of course our regular saints of the week. We also have an attempt to reflect on this weeks challenging gospel (Mark 13:24-32) which is one of the discourses on the end of times and the return of the Son of Man - appropriate as we are coming to the end of the churches year.Limerick Diocese Lay Pastoral Ministry ProgrammeCurrently Limerick Diocese is over halfway through the first cycle of its Lay Pastoral Ministry Programme and are now recruiting for the second cycle. This week John chats with Rose O'Connor, (Pastoral Implementation Manager) and Michael Kelly (Pastoral Outreach and Formation worker), both with the Limerick Diocesan Centre.  We are also joined by Con Buckley from St Munchin's parish in Limerick city who is currently participating in the Lay Pastoral Formation Programme. Con shares with us how he became involved with the programme, his experience to date with the programme and what he hopes will be part of his faith journey in the future.The programme is aimed at people who are involved in, or wish to become involved in, Lay Pastoral Ministry in their Parish, Pastoral Unit or in the Diocese.  The programme is a 2.5 year programme which involves a Diocesan ‘wraparound' programme covering discernment, pastoral training and pastoral placements as well as a 2 year Level 6 Certificate in Pastoral Ministry delivered and accredited by Mary Immaculate College. There are a number of upcoming information evenings where those attending will be taken through the rationale and aims of the programme, details of the programme itself, and also have some participants in the first cycle of the programme present to share their experience.The three information evenings are:Monday 15 Nov Rathkeale House Hotel 7.30 - 9.00pm  Tuesday 16 Nov Limerick Diocesan Centre 7.30 - 9.00pmThursday 18 Nov on Zoom 7.30 - 9.00pm Those interested in attending are being asked to  register to allow management of numbers on each evening, and for those who wish to attend the zoom session they will need to subit an an email address.  You can register for the Information Evening of your choice HERE.

La fête de l'Assomption de la Vierge revêt cette année un costume irlandais. C'est en effet de la Basilique du sanctuaire eucharistique et marial international de Knock Shrine qu'est transmise la messe en Eurovision. La célébration eucharistique de cette solennité sera présidée par le Père Richard Gibbons, curé et recteur du sanctuaire qui dira également l'homélie. Côté musique, les chants seront dirigés par Úna Nolan et interprétés par la Schola Cantorum Basilicae.

Hour 1: Radio & Media Travel Expert Stephanie Abrams gives insights and travel tips reflecting the challenges of traveling safely during the Covid-19 era followed by an introduction to Kathleen Jarvis, an awardee of a trip to Ireland by Stephanie Abrams Travel Fairy Godmother for her trip as the traveling companion of Sister Catherine Markey, a member of the community of Benedictine Nuns at St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas where Travel WITH Stephanie Abrams is heard on KFSA am 950 and fm 93.1. Hour 2: Paul Pennicook, CEO of the Curacao Tourist Board, joins Stephanie Abrams, who is smitten with the island of Curacao (!), to talk about the status of welcoming visitors to this beautiful Caribbean island off the northern coast of South America, well situated in an area unaffected by hurricanes with a year 'round temperature range averaging 74 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, just perfect for every sport, sightseeing, and enjoying the variety of cultural experiences representing a blend of Caribbean, South American and European cultures. Paul shares insights into the current status and plans for reinvigorating tourism as the island reopens using stringent protocols to assure the health and safety of residents and visitors. More info at www.sAbrams.net and www.Curacao.com. Hour 3: Stephanie picks up the conversation from Hour 1 with Kathleen Jarvis exploring Kathleen's memories of her visit to Ireland with Sister Catherine Markey just before the good sister's 80th birthday. The story's highlights include the surprise of Stephanie Abrams and her husband, Mark Abrams, joining th pair at Knock Shrine in County Mayo, Ireland to seamlessly continue their 11 day/10 night trip when Stephanie was notified by the company providing car and driver/guide that, after 3 days, the driver/guide would not be available. The notification came last minute and Stephanie and Mark decided "in a heart beat" to fly to Ireland and pick up where the chauffeur left off and drive the pair through the rest of the itinerary in Ireland as their driver and guide for 8 days! You won't want to miss out on this adventure including Sister Catherine's experience kissing the Blarney Stone! For photo galleries, blog, Vlog, archived audio with show notes and more visit www.sAbrams.net.