GALWAY Cathedral’s forty first Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help commences this Monday (February 17th).
For over four decades, this annual Novena has drawn people from every walk of life – those strong in faith and those searching for meaning. It is a time of prayer and reflection, creating space for hope and renewal in the midst of life’s busyness. The novena will run from Monday, 17th February to Tuesday, 25th February.
Fr John Gerard Acton of Galway Cathedral explained, “This Novena is for everyone. It has seen generations come through these doors – young and old, families, and individuals seeking strength, peace, or simply a moment to breathe. Some come with deep faith, others with questions or burdens they’ve carried for too long.
“Wherever you are in life, this is your time. Come and be part of something bigger – something rooted in hope and carried by generations of prayer. You don’t need perfect faith or perfect answers. Just come as you are and allow God to meet you in the stillness and simplicity of this sacred time”.
Each day of the Novena offers reflections from speakers who share personal stories and insights on faith, resilience, grief, and love. Clare speakers include Colm Flynn of Ennis and Killaloe’s Olive Foley. They are among the speakers across the nine days along with Br Richard Hendrick, Fr Brendan Callanan, Maura Garrihy, Catherine Larkin, Fr Richard Gibbons, Bishop Michael Duignan and Michelle Ward.
A Guided Holy Hour by candlelight will be held each weeknight evening from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, offering a peaceful space for personal reflection and prayer. Confessions will be available daily, an hour before and after every session, except Sundays.
