by Meath Diocese | Nov 27, 2012 | Lourdes, Pilgrimage Archive, ZZ_All
800 pilgrims gather at Lourdes for Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage 2012 source – www.dioceseofmeath.ie Bishop Michael Smith celebrated Mass at the Grotto in Lourdes on 13 September 2012 in conditions which “echoed our Irish summer” although the rain could do little to...
by Meath Diocese | Nov 23, 2012 | Lourdes, Pilgrimage Archive, ZZ_All
Irish pilgrims have travelled in large groups to Lourdes since 1913. Bishop Michael recounts some of the stories of the first pilgrimages including the first overland Meath pilgrimage.
by Meath Diocese | Nov 23, 2012 | Lourdes, Pilgrimage Archive, ZZ_All
Togetherness in Lourdes Two moments of togetherness…We gather and wait; we smile “once again on the count of three…” The Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick during the Celebration of the Eucharist reminds us of God’s gentle support,...
by Meath Diocese | Nov 23, 2012 | Lourdes, Pilgrimage Archive, ZZ_All
Torchlight Procession – the Light of Christ, our candles held high as we invoke our Lady’s help and strength. I light a candle and suddenly the world around me changes. I am reminded once again that one small flame is all it takes to let the...
by Meath Diocese | Nov 23, 2012 | Lourdes, Pilgrimage Archive, ZZ_All
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2012 www.meath.ie Fr Brendan Corrigan and Fr Stan Deegan praying the Way of the Cross with Meath pilgrims in Lourdes. We adore you o Christ and we praise you. Because by your Holy Cross, you have redeemed the...
