Nourishment for the Soul this autumn at Knock Shrine- Faith Renewal

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“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. (Mark 10:52)

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Download Brochure of Events: Faith Renewal Autumn-Winter 2016

The hugely successful Faith Renewal programme at Knock Shrine will continue with the next series of events commencing this month. The new series will run throughout the Autumn/Winter and encompasses a range of events which have been developed to give participants the opportunity to enliven, engage on a range of topics and provide solace from busy life. A lively and varied programme of workshops, talks, concerts and courses has been devised with the aim of reaching out to people to support and encourage faith.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Adult Catechism Studies
Thursday 29th September (over 12 Weeks)
Time: 7.30pm (Registration from 7pm)
Venue: St. John’s Rest & Care Centre
Presenter: Liam Sadler
Cost: Materials during course

The study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church strengthens and renews our faith. It is a serious presentation for adults of a living faith for to-day.
It leads us closer to Jesus and life in him; to help enliven our love of God and of neighbour and to trust in his mercy for each one of us.

For bookings, email: faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie or telephone: (094) 9388100/ (094) 93 75355.

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Workshops

Quiet Days for Busy People

Dates: Saturday 1st October; Saturday 5th November
Saturday 3rd December ‘Digital Detox’
Time: 10am-4pm (Registration from 9.30am)
Venue: Taize Room, Prayer Guidance Centre
Presenter: Prayer Guides
Cost: €30 including lunch

Join us at Knock for a day of quiet reflection. Take some time out for yourself to discover new life in the heart of the Gospels, and that prayer like love is learned by doing.

Digital Detox Saturday 3rd December
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Taize Room, Prayer Guidance Centre
Cost: €30 including lunch
Why not give yourself permission to disconnect from your technology for a day, nourish your soul with a quiet reflective space in order to gain a deep awareness of who you are in God’s presence.

For bookings, email: faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie or telephone: (094) 9388100/ (094) 93 75355

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Training & Formation: Leading God’s People in Prayer

Part 1: 6th October
Part 2: 13th October

Time: 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Knock House Hotel
Presenter: Mary Connolly, MA in Liturgy Studies
and member of the National Council
for Liturgy.
Cost: €10 for both evenings
An Information Meeting was held on April 7th in Knock on It is Good for Us to be Here, a resource published in 2015 by the National Centre for
Liturgy. Following on from the Information Meeting, these training and formation evenings will introduce lay people to Chapter 8 of this resource entitled “Leading God’s People in Prayer.” These two evenings would help participants in leading public prayer in their local church.

Those wishing to participate need to complete the Booking Form or request from your local parish.

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The Story of Love Concert

Saturday 15th October & Sunday 16th October
Time: Doors open 6.45pm. Concert 8.00pm
Venue: Knock Basilica
Producer: Willie Hughes
Tickets: €33.50 / €28.50, available from Knock
Shrine Bookshop or Mass Card Office,
or www.ticketmaster.ie

The concert will incorporate multimedia presentations and will end with a massive Universal Choir of Love made up from choirs from around the world. The lead vocalists are young Italian singers, Nicola Gargaglia, Veronica Liberati and Giada Mercandelli. The concert will be streamed live on the website of Pope Francis’ recently launched Prayer App: www.clicktopray.org/en/news

The Pope’s Video for the month of October, featuring his prayer intention, will be screened as part of the concert. Further information available on the website:
www.StoryofLoveShow.com

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Workshop: God You’re Breaking My Heart

Saturday 12th November
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm, with Coffee and Lunch Break
Venue: Knock House Hotel
Presenter: Brian Grogan SJ
Cost: €30 including lunch

Why Suffering and Evil?
We will discuss the following issues:
• ‘I can’t take any more!’ Our experiences of suffering and evil
• We say ‘Good God!’ but in face of suffering and evil is this true?
• How does God respond to the suffering of humankind?
• ‘There is some soul of good in things evil’ – Shakespeare. True?
• ‘Deliver us from evil!’ Does God do enough?
The text will be Brian Grogan’s God, You’re Breaking
My Heart: How does God Respond to Suffering and
Evil? (Dublin: Messenger Publications, 2016).

For bookings, email: faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie or telephone: (094) 9388100/ (094) 93 75355

Special accommodation rates are available from Knock House Hotel

Telephone (094) 9388088; email info@knockhousehotel.ie; or visit: www.knockhousehotel.ie

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Workshop: Living in Hope Day

Saturday 26th November
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: Taize Room, Prayer
Guidance Centre
Presenter: Deirdre Ní Chinnéide
Cost: €30 including lunch
At some time in all our lives we experience darkness and even despair. Take some time out on a quiet day in God’s presence. Allowing the light of his presence shine light in the darkness and lead us into new hope.

 For bookings, email: faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie or telephone: (094) 9388100/ (094) 93 75355

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BOOKING INFORMATION

If you would like to participate in any of the Faith Renewal events, please book your place by contacting Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock, Claremorris, Co Mayo, Ireland.

Email: faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie

Telephone: (094) 9388100/ (094) 93 75355