A Message From Archbishop Michael Neary

Archbishop Michael Neary encourages you to include your petitions at the Mass of Remembrance for all you have died from Covid-19 on the island of Ireland.

On Sunday next,  November 22nd, Archbishop Michael Neary will celebrate a special Mass of Remembrance for all who have died from Covid-19 on the island of Ireland. The Mass will be streamed live on the Knock Shrine website and Facebook page at 12 noon.  An individual candle will be lit on the sanctuary for every person who has died  from the Coronavirus.

 

“Despite the sadness, fear and uncertainty we have experienced this year, God as Shepherd will gather his people, will feed the hungry, will bandage the wounded, heal the injured, and make the weak strong.During November, as we remember all who have died across the island of Ireland from Covid-19, we experience the Shepherd’s care for them, and for those who mourn them. Our Mass will be offered for the repose of their souls.”

The Archbishop invites you to send your petitions to our website and they will be placed on the altar and prayed for during the Mass.

“I encourage the faithful to join me for this Mass.  I also invite the bereaved to submit a prayer petition on knockshrine.ie  It will be placed on the altar and prayed for during the Mass.  May the merciful Lord bless and comfort all who are in mourning at this time.”

Live stream of the Mass will be available here.