Advent at Knock Shrine

Calming The Mind, Opening The Heart

Cultivating a Spirit of Wakefulness for Advent with Martina Lehane

Saturday, Nov 28 from 10am – 3pm

Knock Prayer Centre

Booking Fee: €20

Join us on this very special retreat, where we will journey into healing and stillness. Drawing from insights in psychology, scripture and contemplative spirituality, we will find creative ways to move into the beautiful season of Advent (interweaving meditation, poetry, film, input etc. Martina Lehane Sheehan has over 30 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, spiritual director, poet and retreat facilitator. Author of seven books, she specialises in the psychospiritual approach in her work and life.

Book Online Here

Blessing of Expectant Mothers

Saturday, December 5 at 11am

at Knock Basilica

Whether you are becoming a parent for the first time, or awaiting the arrival of a new little member to your family, the blessing is a very special time to gather and to pray for yourself and your family as you anticipate the excitement and joy that comes with the arrival of a new baby.

The blessing will include a short time for prayer and then a blessing for all expectant mothers and their families.

All Night Vigil

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Monday, December 7 from Midnight to 4am

at Knock Basilica

Confessions available from 10pm to Midnight

The All-Night Vigil takes place on the evening of 7th December. Beginning at Midnight and continuing through the night with Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, reflections and concluding with Mass at 4am on the 8^th of December.

Residential Advent Retreats

The Retreat Village at Knock Shrine

See Residential Retreat Programme Here

Follow The Star

Sunday, December 20th

A Family Christmas Experience at Knock Shrine

5:30 – 7:30pm at the Creation Walk

Sensory friendly hour 4:30 – 5:30pm

This family event invites children and adults alike to journey together through the Christmas story, following the guiding star to a living Nativity scene. A heartwarming event for all ages, Follow the Star offers a unique opportunity to celebrate faith, hope, and togetherness during the Christmas season.

Carols By Candlelight

Sunday, December 20

8pm in Knock Basilica

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with Carols by Candlelight in the beautiful surroundings of Knock Basilica. Enjoy an evening of seasonal music featuring Schola Cantorum Basilicae, Knock Youth Choir, the Con Tempo String Quartet and organist Mark Keane.

Longest Night Service

Monday, Dec 21 at 8.30pm

in the Apparition Chapel

This is a service for those who feel isolated from the general feelings of joy and happiness typically associated with this time of year. This evening seeks to bring comfort by reminding us that we are not alone and that there is always hope in Christ.

Join us this Advent for a series of events, workshops and ceremonies and engage in prayer, reflection and a deepening of faith.