God be with thee in every pass,
Jesus be with thee on every hill,
Spirit be with thee on every stream
Headland and ridge and lawn;
Each sea and land, each moor and meadow,
Each lying down, each rising up,
In the trough of the waves, on the crest of the billows,
Each step of the journey thou goest.
- Carmina Gadelica
PILGRIMAGE WITH US
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Journeys in Celtic Spirituality and Peace and Reconciliation
In a customized itinerary for your group – church group, youth group, confirmation class, clergy group, adult Bible study, or group of friends – visit sites important to the Celtic Christian history of the north of Ireland, as well as places where people are working toward Peace and Reconciliation today.
What is included in your pilgrimage:
Accommodation includes gorgeous retreat centers and comfortable hotels or hostels. Expert facilitation will be provided wherever possible. Meals, accommodation, ground transport, and facilitation fees can be included in total costs.
Featured Destinations:
St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh
St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedra, Armagh
Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre
As a part of your journey you will:
- Learn about the ancient Christianity that began on this island in the 4th century during the time of Patrick
- Pray and worship in inspiring and sacred places
- Encounter people living out their faith in Ireland today
- Be challenged and inspired in your own faith journey
PILGRIMAGE OPTIONS
A limited number of pilgrimages can take place each year, so book your place soon!
One Week Pilgrimage
The most comprehensive way to experience the north of Ireland. A possible itinerary includes Glencree and Glendalough in the peaceful Wicklow Mountains; the ancient sites of Newgrange and Monasterboice; historic Armagh and Belfast in the heart of Northern Ireland; Corrymeela and the Giant’s Causeway on the stunning North Coast.
Restful Retreat
Delve into Celtic contemplative spirituality on a week-long guided retreat in the area of Armagh. Enjoy quiet time for prayer and scriptural reflection, with options for spiritual direction and sessions on Celtic Spirituality, Celtic art, music, creative writing, peace and reconciliation, or prayer. Perfect for small groups or Bible studies – and for those who want to experience Ireland at a slower pace!
Confirmation Class or Youth Group
Celtic Spirituality offers a healthy view on identity and gives examples of how to make faith active. Young people might find inspiration in the stories of the Celtic saints, as well as from those who are working towards Peace and Reconciliation in Ireland today. We can include team building and personal challenge elements such as an Adventure Course or climbing Mount Slemish. See here for a sample itinerary and here for information about a young people’s curriculum on Celtic Spirituality
Pilgrimage and Faith
The Celtic Christians believed that Christ walks with us on pilgrimage journeys, and that Christ is present also in those whom we encounter along the way. They also believed in ‘thin places,’ where there is but a thin veil between heaven and earth. As you journey in Ireland with us, may you be inspired by the ancient gifts of Celtic Spirituality and the modern witness of those doing the work of Peace and Reconciliation today. May you take a step outside your world and return refreshed and renewed, inspired to live your faith in a new and powerful way.
For more information on pilgrimages, or to book your place, contact pilgrimagedirector@gmail.com
Bless to me, O God,
The earth beneath my foot.
Bless to me, O God,
The path whereon I go.
I on Thy path, O God,
Thou O God, in my steps.
- Carmina Gadelica
