Divine Mercy Guest House

01/01/2023

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As well as being the first day of the New Year, today also marks World Day of Peace.

'May the Lord bless you and keep you! May the Lord let His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!'

Wishing you a Blessed and Peaceful New Year from all at Knock Shrine.

31/12/2022

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A New Year's Prayer

Lord, You make all things new
You bring hope alive in our hearts
And cause our Spirits to be born again
Thank you for this new year
For all the potential it holds.
Come and kindle in us
A mighty flame
So that in our time, many will see the wonders of God
And live forever to praise Your glorious name.

Join us for Mass today on New Year's Eve at 9am, 12 noon, 3pm and 7.30pm (Rosary at 7pm). Mass will take place in the Parish Church.

Please note that Confessions are available again from today from 11am-3pmin the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The Chapel of Reconciliation is closed for refurbishment works.

14/12/2022

"We need a winter in our lives
a time of rest, a time to stand still
a time to reacquaint ourselves
with the faith in which we live.
It is only then that we can draw strength
from the one in whom we are rooted
take time to grow and rise through the darkness
into the warm glow of your springtime
to blossom and flourish
bring colour and vitality into this world
your garden.
Thank you Father
for the seasons of our lives."

- Author Unknown

Photo courtesy of Sinéad Mallee

22/11/2022

Christmas is nearly upon us

A Winter Prayer

Lord, In the midst of Winter, when the days are cold and wind can
pierce….. remind us of the warmth of your love.

In the midst of Winter, when days are short, dawn comes late,
and dusk arrives early….. remind us that in the darkness your light still shines.

In the midst of Winter, when the flowers of spring still lie hidden
in the earth, when leaves are off the trees, and the world can
seem bleak….. remind us that Easter is but a short time away.

And when in our lives we feel as if we are experiencing a season
of winter, reach out to us with the power of your resurrection so
that we may feel the warmth of your love and see your light that
alone can take away the darkness of our soul.

Amen

10/10/2022

I love Holy Knock.The Vigil on Friday night was amazing.

May God the Father bless us.
May God the Son heal us.
May God the Holy Spirit enlighten us,
and give us
eyes to see with,
ears to hear with,
hands to do the work of God with,
feet to walk with,
a mouth to preach the word of salvation with,
and the angel of peace to watch over us and lead us at last,
by our Lord's gift, to the Kingdom.

Amen.

Today, we welcome the Dominicans on their annual pilgrimage to Knock Shrine. This is the final official pilgrimage of the season, we thank you for being with us.

Anointing of the Sick will take place at 2.30pm followed by Mass at 3pm with Benediction and Rosary Procession (weather permitting).

We look forward to welcoming you.

04/10/2022

Friday night

Lord,
you bring down the curtain of night on a weary world.
Help us to commit our unfinished tasks into your hands
and lay our burdens at your feet.
Grant us refreshing sleep
that we may rise in the power of Christ,
to greet another day.

- Jenny Child

Join us for our monthly mini vigil on Friday night, the 7th October, beginning with Confessions from 8pm and Vigil from 9pm until Midnight in the Parish Church.

Find out more..https://bit.ly/3fHwAYc

03/09/2022

How beautiful is Holy Knock.

"There is a light in this world, a healing spirit, more powerful than any darkness we may encounter."

A reminder that our monthly mini vigil will take place this evening, beginning with Confessions at 8pm and Vigil from 9pm-Midnight in the Parish Church.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Image: Sinead Mallee

23/08/2022

What a wonderful novena

18/08/2022

special day at knock

29/07/2022

LOVE KNOCK

‘Martha, Martha, you worry and fret about so many things yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part; it is not to be taken from her. ‘

Luke 10 : 41-42

Today is the feast of Saints’ Martha, Mary and Lazarus. As we look forward to the long weekend ahead, it is an ideal opportunity to take time for a break from the busyness of our lives and to be still in the presence of the Lord.

Here at Knock Shrine, our beautiful flower beds are in full bloom and within the 100 acres of stunning gardens, you will find quiet spaces to sit, reflect and pray.

For daily Mass times, visit our website www.knockshrine.ie

Images: Sinéad Mallee

29/07/2022

Love Knock.How beautiful it is all year round.

28/05/2022

Love Holy Knock