3rd to 5th July 2021
Lough Derg in Donegal, at the northwestern corner of Ireland, is a very ancient place of pilgrimage - dating back to as early as the fifth century. It is often called 'St Patrick's Purgatory', as the saint himself fasted and prayed at this remote location. Attracting thousands of pilgrims, it is one of the world's most demanding retreats.
The Prior, Fr La invites you to join him online from Saturday 3rd July to Monday 5th July to ‘Do Lough Derg from wherever you are’.
Fr La and three companions will do the pilgrimage on the Island during these days. At the same time, some of othe Lough Derg staff will be doing the pilgrimage in St. Mary’s Church in Pettigo, with a link available by webcam to wherever you are. Many people at home found this support invaluable last year.
The Prior, Fr La invites you to join him online from Saturday 3rd July to Monday 5th July to ‘Do Lough Derg from wherever you are’.
Fr La and three companions will do the pilgrimage on the Island during these days. At the same time, some of othe Lough Derg staff will be doing the pilgrimage in St. Mary’s Church in Pettigo, with a link available by webcam to wherever you are. Many people at home found this support invaluable last year.
St. Brendan the Voyager (484–577)
Irish monk
The Journey Prayer
God, bless to me this day,
God bless to me this night;
Bless, O bless, Thou God of grace,
Each day and hour of my life;
Bless, O bless, Thou God of grace,
Each day and hour of my life.
God, bless the pathway on which I go;
God, bless the earth that is beneath my sole;
Bless, O God, and give to me Thy love,
O God of gods, bless my rest and my repose;
Bless, O God, and give to me Thy love,
And bless, O God of gods, my repose.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
From Aurora Leigh
No lily-muffled hum of a summer-bee,
But finds some coupling with the spinning stars;
No pebble at your foot, but proves a sphere;
No chaffinch, but implies the cherubim;
And (glancing on my own thin, veinèd wrist),
In such a little tremor of the blood
The whole strong clamour of a vehement soul
Doth utter itself distinct. Earth’s crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God;
But only he who sees, takes off his shoes...
Irish monk
The Journey Prayer
God, bless to me this day,
God bless to me this night;
Bless, O bless, Thou God of grace,
Each day and hour of my life;
Bless, O bless, Thou God of grace,
Each day and hour of my life.
God, bless the pathway on which I go;
God, bless the earth that is beneath my sole;
Bless, O God, and give to me Thy love,
O God of gods, bless my rest and my repose;
Bless, O God, and give to me Thy love,
And bless, O God of gods, my repose.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
From Aurora Leigh
No lily-muffled hum of a summer-bee,
But finds some coupling with the spinning stars;
No pebble at your foot, but proves a sphere;
No chaffinch, but implies the cherubim;
And (glancing on my own thin, veinèd wrist),
In such a little tremor of the blood
The whole strong clamour of a vehement soul
Doth utter itself distinct. Earth’s crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God;
But only he who sees, takes off his shoes...
Click hereThe Cathedrals - Echoes From the Burning Bush LyricsArtist: The Cathedrals
Album: The Cathedral Quartet: 20 Convention Classics
The Cathedral Quartet, also known as the Cathedrals, was an American southern gospel quartet who performed from 1964 to December 1999.[3] The group's final lineup consisted of Glen Payne (lead), George Younce (bass), Ernie Haase (tenor), Scott Fowler (baritone and bass guitar), and Roger Bennett (piano and rhythm guitar).
Moses stood on holy ground
Far from God descended down
Set the roadside bush on fire (bush on fire)
Then the Lord did there explain
Through His servant should remain
All the echoes from the bush on fire (the bush on fire)
Oh the echoes from the bush (I hear those lovely echoes from the burning bush)
How they thrill my soul (how they thrill my soul)
Oh the echoes from the bush (I hear those thrilling echoes from the burning bush)
Point me to the goal (point me to the goal)
I no more am doubting, but with joy I'm shouting
With no thought of shame to blush (no shame to blush)
This my song shall ever be, words that are so sweet to me
Echoes from the burning bush (the burning bush)
God sent down His only Son
Just to ransom everyone
By the echoes from the fire (from the fire)
God of every earthly land
Would not pick nor choose a man
For His blood will save us from the fire (eternal fire)
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Album: The Cathedral Quartet: 20 Convention Classics
The Cathedral Quartet, also known as the Cathedrals, was an American southern gospel quartet who performed from 1964 to December 1999.[3] The group's final lineup consisted of Glen Payne (lead), George Younce (bass), Ernie Haase (tenor), Scott Fowler (baritone and bass guitar), and Roger Bennett (piano and rhythm guitar).
Moses stood on holy ground
Far from God descended down
Set the roadside bush on fire (bush on fire)
Then the Lord did there explain
Through His servant should remain
All the echoes from the bush on fire (the bush on fire)
Oh the echoes from the bush (I hear those lovely echoes from the burning bush)
How they thrill my soul (how they thrill my soul)
Oh the echoes from the bush (I hear those thrilling echoes from the burning bush)
Point me to the goal (point me to the goal)
I no more am doubting, but with joy I'm shouting
With no thought of shame to blush (no shame to blush)
This my song shall ever be, words that are so sweet to me
Echoes from the burning bush (the burning bush)
God sent down His only Son
Just to ransom everyone
By the echoes from the fire (from the fire)
God of every earthly land
Would not pick nor choose a man
For His blood will save us from the fire (eternal fire)
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