Ignatius Loyola founded the Jesuits and this is what he is primarily known for- being the father of the Catholic Reformation. In the heat of the Reformation polemics, those of us in the Reformed stream of Christianity missed out on the splendid and rich tradition of prayer that Ignatius developed. 

Helped by Rev. Tom Wilson of Kilmakee Presbyterian Church, on Saturday October 1st MCC is going to be introduced to the spiritual exercises of Ignatius. We'd love for you to come along to this "Loyolan Prayer: An Introduction For Presbyterians"!

In some senses, this is a follow on event from last year's Calvin and Loyola Conference that we helped to host in Maynooth College. 

Tom will introduce us to Ignatius' life and the impact of his ministry on the church as well as tell us his own story of how he was drawn to the Spiritual Exercises and the difference they have made for his life. In the second talk he will give us a hands-on guide to the Examen, the night-time prayer of Loyola that serves as a kind of gateway into Ignatian spirituality. 

The event is on in Maynooth Post-Primary School, where we usually meet on Sundays. Our layout for the day will look like this:

10.30-10.45: Welcome
10.45-11.30: "An Introduction To Loyola"
11.30-12.00: Tea and Coffee
12.00-13.15: "Examen Workshop"
13.15-13.30: Closing prayer and wrap up

All are welcome. There is no cost. Tea and coffee will be provided. Contact the MCC Office at office@maynoothcc.org or give us a ring at 01-5054990 for more information.

Opportunities For Prayer

Prayer Meeting

There is a weekly prayer meeting on Friday mornings at 8 am in Maynooth Community Church Resource Centre on Main Street Maynooth (above the Permanent TSB Bank) . This time of prayer focuses on those we support as a church, the needs and plans of MCC, other local churches and current issues in our local and national community.

Prayer Chain

The Prayer ‘chain’ is made up of a group of people who are willing to pray for the needs of others. If you need a body of people to pray for a concern of yours, or to thank God with you for answered prayer, then just contact the prayer chain. Your requests for prayer will be treated confidentiality. To put a request on the chain ring or text:     Kenny Morrison: 087-7917714.

Prayer Ministry

On Sunday after the worship service there will always be two people who are available to pray with you. This will be announced at the end of the worship time and will take place in a designated classroom.

Small Prayer Groups

Some of the people who attend Maynooth Community church are part of small prayer groups consisting of 3 - 4 people. These are groups in which you can get to know each other really well, support each other and pray for each other. The group decides how often they would like to meet. Existing groups vary from meeting once a week to once every couple of months. If you are interested in becoming part of one of these groups please contact the following:
Women’s groups: Ines Mitchel - 087-9186524
Men’s groups: Kenny Morrison - 087 7917714

Prayer Gatherings

There are prayer gatherings throughout the year which are a chance for the whole congregation to get together to pray for specific issues. These will be announced well in advance and all are welcome.