SacredSpace102fm - From Wexford to Nashville Tennessee: A vocation journey - 7 Feb 2021(S11E12)

On this weeks programme we are joined by Sr Caitriona of the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia (aka Nashville Dominicans) originally from Wexford who shares with us her faith journey up to and including joining  the Nashville Dominicans to now being the leader of that community in Limerick. Sr Caitriona fills in the gaps as she is now over 10 years a sister with  the Dominican Sisters of St Cecelia and working in Limerick city. She also shares her thoughts on the future of the Church in Ireland and her encouragement to those struggling with their faith these days   In addition she shares with us some the events that the sisters will be facilitating over the next few weeks.We have our regular run through the saints of the week including a couple of new changes to the liturgical calendar this week by Pope Francis and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel. Notices this weekDominican Sisters  Live by the Spirt - Join Sr Rose Miriam OP for a 6 week course exploring the fruits of the Holy Spirit in the saints and in us.  Every Saturday from 13th Feb to March 27th at 7.30pm. To join contact the sisters at [email protected] EventsLent at the Abbey 2021 - This year’s series of Lenten talks follows the Gospel readings for each Sunday of Lent and draws insights from the Rule of Benedict. These Gospel texts have been specially chosen to prepare Christians for Easter and especially candidates who are to receive baptism at Easter. Benedict’s rule includes much teaching material for those receiving baptism and so can helpfully complement every Christian’s preparation for Easter. The speakers will draw treasures new and old from these readings and from the wisdom of Benedict to help equip contemporary Christians in their journey towards Easter and the promise of new life that it brings. Talks will be streamed live from the Monastery Oratory on Saturdays at 2pm and be available as recordings for viewing later. Both the steaming and recordings will be posted on the abbey website at www.glenstal.org./abbey/webcam Knock EventsKnock ‘Living Christian Faith’ - Lenten Conversations Online - Over the 6 weeks of Lent a new series of online discussions on the topic of ‘Living Christian Faith’.  Chaired by Father Eamonn Conway DD, Priest in Tuam diocese and Professor of Theology at Mary Immaculate College, a different theme will be explored each week with guest speakers discussing some of the important questions we all face in living out our faith. The talks will be streamed online via the Knock Shrine website offering people from all over the world the opportunity to engage in relevant topics and to hear from a range of people, from those in public life such as Baroness Nuala O’Loan and Senator Ronan Mullen to groups of young teachers and members of the clergy. Talks will be streamed at  www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live 8.30pm every Thursday during Lent.‘Awaiting a New Dawn’ - A series of online Vigils this February - The first Vigil will take place on Friday 5 February. Join live online from 7pm for Rosary, the celebration of the Eucharist and a Holy Hour from Knock Parish Church. See www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live and Knock Shrine Facebook page.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]