On this week's programme Fr. Eamonn Conway, Head of Department for Theology & Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate College and author of Lough Derg: Island of Quiet Miracles joins John to speak about the spirituality of Lough Derg and what it offers to us today. We also have our regular celestial guides and reflection on the Sunday Gospel.
You can listen to the podcast of this week's full programme HERE.
Lough Derg - An Oasis of Peace for our Modern World
Fr. Eamonn Conway speaks with John about the treasure that is Lough Derg and why it is so important for us today. Fr. Eamonn shares with us the spirituality of Lough Derg and what is involved in the three day pilgrimage. He outlines why it is necessary for us to make time for prayer and asceticism so that we can better hear God's voice and renew our souls. People of every age and background come to Lough Derg, take part in the prayers and penances and return to their daily lives joyful and renewed.
You can find out more about Lough Derg on their website HERE and the 2019 Season Guide is available HERE.
Fr. Eamonn's book Lough Derg: Island of Quiet Miracles is available to buy HERE.
Previous blog posts on Lough Derg are available as follows:
1st July 2018 - Lough Derg: A sanctuary of extreme relevance in today's world
2nd July 2017 - Lough Derg: Reconnecting with our family history
5th June 2016 - Lough Derg: Island of Quiet Miracles
Gospel - Luke 24:46-53
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘You see how it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses to this.'
‘And now I am sending down to you what the Father has promised. Stay in the city then, until you are clothed with the power from on high.’
Reflections on this week's gospel:Then he took them out as far as the outskirts of Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy; and they were continually in the Temple praising God.
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June 3rd - St. Kevin
June 4th - St. Charles Lwanga and his Companions
June 5th - St. Boniface
June 6th - St. Jarlath
June 7th - St. Colman of Dromore
June 8th - St. William of York
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