First Saturday Conference in Knock, Ireland

The Children's Rosary group leader from Knock Shrine shared, on Saturday 6th December, at the First Saturdays Centenary Conference at Knock Shrine, children from Children’s Rosary groups around Ireland were greatly honoured to lead the Rosary with Bishop John Keenan, Diocese of Paisley, Scotland in front of the Blessed Sacrament in Knock Shrine Basilica. One of the Rosary intentions was that the First Saturday devotion, specifically requested by Our Lady, will spread throughout the world. Bishop John Keenan's presence, as an important shepherd of the Church, and a devoted witness to the Children’s Rosary and Child Consecration, made the occasion even more special and brought great blessings. The celebration continued with Holy Mass, celebrated by Fr Marius O'Reilly, who then led the First Saturday 15-minute meditation. Several hundred faithful joined in this incredible witness of faith.

Bishop Keenan wrote after the event:

It’s a real honour and joy for me to be associated with the Children’s Rosary and with the spread of the Rosary in Scotland.  It is our prayer of Great Hope in these times. We had a very fruitful meeting in Knock in Ireland and I was glad to be able to attend and speak at it.  The Children’s Rosary group led the rosary in the main basilica towards the conclusion of the day, and to great effect. Take care and God bless all the good work, +J

For more information about the first Saturday devotion see below: