This event will throw light on the background and efficacy of the prayers and practices in bringing us closer to God and helping us to live a life of holiness.
From the Holy Rosary, to Eucharistic Adoration, to the simple act of lighting a candle for a loved one, the Catholic tradition is rich in devotional practices.
The main speaker is Fr Kevin Douglas, who will speak on Devotions in the morning. We will also hear from Deacon Paul Brady of Glasgow Archdiocese.
Register here for this FREE event.
The event takes place on Saturday 27 April 2024 at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB (map below).
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SCHEDULE
Morning
10:30am: Doors open/ tea & coffee
11:00am: Unpacking Catholic Devotions, with Fr Kevin Douglas
11:45am: Choice of sessions led by Catechetical Commission members:
1. Delving into the Divine Mercy: origins and practice of this beautiful and increasingly popular devotion.
2. A Saint for all Seasons: exploring devotion to saints - and how to find the one for you.
12:30pm: Lunch (light lunch provided).*
Afternoon
1:15pm: Talk and Q&A session led by Deacon Paul Brady on Sacramentals: exploring why Catholics use candles, statues, prayer cards, holy medals, rituals and lots more.
2:00pm: There’s Something about Mary: exploring Marian devotion.
2:30pm: Guided devotional prayer in St Margaret’s Chapel: The Divine Mercy followed by a decade of the Rosary and Marian prayers.
3:00pm: End.
This a free event, open to all. There is free parking onsite.
*Free lunch provided (small sandwiches and fruit). If you have food allergies/intolerances please being a packed lunch.
Deeply Devoted is organised by the Catechetics Commission of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. Queries: please email Christine Clark at chrissyclark77@aol.com
