John McAreavey is to speak about his personal faith journey since the tragic loss of his wife, Michaela, as part of a faith festival at Knock Shrine this weekend.
‘Engaging the Heart’ is a free event on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, featuring a full programme of talks, workshops and a choral concert in Knock Basilica.
The theme of the weekend is ‘forgiveness, hope, healing and reconciliation’ and it has been organised to celebrate Pope Francis’ ‘Jubilee of Mercy’.
Mr McAreavey is to give a personal testimony at 11.45am on Saturday, March 12, about his faith journey, including forgiveness, healing and hope, following the tragic death of Michaela in 2011.
Mr McAreavey is the co-founder of the Michaela Foundation, a youth orientated charity that promotes wellbeing and faith through summer camps for girls across Ireland.
Well-known Northern Ireland peace and reconciliation campaigner, Rev Dr Ruth Patterson OBE, will also speak at the event.
Rev Patterson is a Presbyterian minister and the director of Restoration Ministries, a non-denominational, Christian organisation committed to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
She was awarded an OBE in 2003 for her efforts in reconciliation and has authored four books and numerous articles stemming from her commitment to unity and peace.
Rev Patterson will deliver a talk and a workshop over the weekend.
Another highlight of the weekend is a free choral concert on Saturday evening at 7.30pm.
As many as 200 voices are expected to join together in song and praise in the beautiful surrounds of the newly refurbished Knock Basilica.
For further information, please telephone (094) 93 88100 or email faithrenewal@knockshrine.ie.
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