Monday 17 February - Tuesday 25 February 2025
Theme: "Where love is, hope is born."
Session times
- Monday-Saturday: 11:00am, 1:10pm, 7:30pm
- Sunday: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm
Confessions daily (except Sunday), from an hour before each session until an hour afterwards.
Guided Holy Hour by candlelight nightly 8:30pm - 9:30pm (except Saturday & Sunday).
Sacrament of the Sick on Saturday 22 February at 11:00am; an invitation to participate is extended to all who are burdened by illness or who feel the weight of years.
Consecration of Families to Our Lady at all sessions on Sunday 23 February.
Live Streaming: The final session each day will be live-streamed on the Cathedral webcam, as well as on YouTube and Facebook.
Daily Topics & Speakers
Monday 17 February
"Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life."
Br Richard Hendrick, a Capuchin Franciscan friar, inspires through his work with the homeless, poetry and reflections on faith. Embracing simplicity, he shares the timeless wisdom of St Francis, fostering peace, love and hope in modern lives.
Tuesday 18 February
"Finding God in every story."
Fr Brendan Callanan, a Redemptorist since 1964, has devoted over five decades to service, journeying from South America's vibrancy to the tranquillity of his native Ireland, recently settling in Dundalk. His life embodies the Redemptorist mission, illustrating how decades of faith and service create a tapestry of shared values.
Wednesday 19 February
"Reporting hope: a broadcaster's perspective on faith in action"
Colm Flynn is an Irish journalist based in Rome, reporting for EWTN on Pope Francis and the Vatican. His inspiring storytelling focuses on faith, human dignity and resilience, bringing Catholic values to a global audience.
Thursday 20 February
"The young are called to dream great things."
Maura Murphy, a native of Ennnistymon in Co. Clare and now living in South Kilkenny, is General Manager and co-founder of Holy Family Mission, a residential faith formation programme. She has worked with young adults in a faith context for over 18 years.
Friday 21 February
"The family is the first and most important school of love."
Katherine Larkin, a married mother of three, is the eldest child of Eddie and Lucy Stones of Emmanuel House of Providence. A university lecturer and director of the Encounter School of Ministry, Katherine is dedicated to building vibrant church communities where God's people can thrive and experience Christ alive.
Saturday 22 February
"Our Lady of Knock: a moth's silent gift of prayer."
Fr Richard Gibbons, from Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, is Parish Priest and Rector of Knock Shrine. Since 2012 he has led significant spiritual renewal and development work at Knock, including hosting Pope Francis during his visit in 2018.
Sunday 23 February
"Jubilee 2025: walking forward in hope."
Bishop Michael Duignan is a native of Athlone. He was ordained as Bishop of Clonfert in 2019. In 2022, in addition to his duties in Clonfert, he was installed as Bishop of Galway & Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora. Bishop Duignan's journey reflects a lifelong commitment to spiritual leadership and to the pastoral care of diverse communities.
Monday 24 February
"Grief: the price of love."
Olive Foley, widow of rugby legend Anthony Foley, shares her journey of faith, loss and resilience. As Ambassador for the Children's Grief Centre, she inspires others with her message of hope, faith and God's love in times of grief.
Tuesday 25 February
"Clinging to Mary: a journey from sadness to faith."
Michelle Manley, from Co. Laois, is co-creator of the RSE senior cycle resource Rise Up. A former actor turned teacher, she now works as a freelance writer and creator, drawing on her experience in youth evangelisation and retreat leadership.