Ignatian Week Retreat

The Ignatian Week at Knock has been running successfully since it began in 2016. Ignatian Week ( Jesuit Week) takes place from Sunday 28 July to Sunday 04 August 2024

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Ignatian Week Retreat 2024

The 2024 Ignatian Week at Knock, which has been running successfully since 2016, commences on Sun 28 July at 7.30pm in the Parish Church and concludes on Sun 04 Aug with 12 noon Mass in the Basilica.

  • The week can serve as a retreat with spiritual direction available on request.
  • You may not be able to attend for the entire week, but you are welcome to come as you can.
  • Parts of each day will live streamed and there will be an opportunity for online discussion and sharing each day via Zoom – Click Here to Register

 

Timetable

Sunday, 28 July:

Retreat opening in the Parish Church at 7.30pm

 

Monday, 29 July to Saturday, 03 August:

Morning

09.30: Introduction to the day
09.40 : Opening Prayer
10.00:  Morning Talk
10.25:  Personal Time
One-to-One Spiritual Direction will be available during this period
11.15 – 11.45: Facilitated Discussion (Zoom Option Available)

12.00 – 12.45 Eucharist

Afternoon

13.00 – Personal Time

One-to-One Spiritual Direction will be available during this period

16.00 – 16.45 : Ignatian Prayer and Share (Zoom Option Available)

Evening:

17.00 Personal Time

One-to-One Spiritual Direction will be available during this time

20.30 – 21.00 Facilitated Examen (Knock Prayer Centre)

or

20.30 – 20.40 Examen (Apparition Chapel)

 

Sunday, 04 August:

09.30: Introduction
09.40: Morning Prayer
10.00: Morning Talk
10.25:  Personal Time
One-to-One Spiritual Direction will be available during this period
11.15 – 11.45: Facilitated Discussion (Zoom Option Available)
12.00 – 12.45: Eucharist

Ignatian Week Daily Themes & Speakers

Introduction / Setting the Scene

  • Brian Grogan SJ

(What are) Our Hopes and Dreams (Eph 3:20)

  • Sean O’ Ruairc

Hope for our Future (Jer 29:11)

  • Siobhan Murphy

Jesus: Anchor of our Hope (Hb 6:19)

  • Savina Donohoe

In Jesus our Hope of Resurrection Dawns (Liturgy Preface)

  • Rosemary Gallagher

Eucharist Constantly Renews our Hope (Lk 22:15)

  • Colette McCarthy

From Dust to Glory: Nothing is Lost! (Rom 8:20; Jn 6:12)

  •  Brian Grogan SJ

Sunday Eucharist: Harvesting Hope

  • Charlie Davy SJ