FLAME OF LOVE RETREAT DAY - BELFAST
Our Belfast retreat day took place on Monday 2nd February 2026, on Candlemas the Feast of the Flame of love and The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
The Irish Flame of Love Apostolate in Ireland received permission on 19/11/2025 from Bishop Alan McGuckian for the Flame of Love Movement to be propagated within the parishes of the Diocese of Down and Connor. We thank him for this, for his prayers and blessings and for allowing our retreat day to be promoted in all the parish bulletins of the diocese. We are so grateful to be able to hold a day in Belfast so soon after receiving this blessing.
We would like to thank Martin Ramsey, Peter, Patricia, Geraldine, Dymphna and all the Belfast Cenacle members for asking their parish priest Fr. Timothy Bartlett for permission to hold this day, inviting us to come to their parish, for setting up the hall and providing a warm welcome with tea and sandwiches for attendees and for all the help they provided. We also thank the caretaker for his help.
Although this retreat was held on a weekday, the hall was full with over 50 people in attendance. Praise God!
We thank Catherine, our singer on the day, for her beautiful, uplifting singing and for all the thought she put into choosing the hymns.
We had talks from Eileen Boden, Frances Devaney and Geraldine Halton, as well as testimonies from Patricia McIlhone, Liz Oprey, Kate Mulligan Doherty, and Martin Ramsey. A big thank you also to all who led the Cenacle prayers and diary readings. We had an opportunity for questions and answers and fellowship.
The parish hall is beautiful and bright and it was a perfect venue for the day. We were able to join the daily 1pm Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Belfast, the oldest Catholic church in Belfast. We thank Fr. Timothy for celebrating the Mass, wearing the FOL vestments and for his permission to give an Introduction to the Flame of Love after the Mass, which was given by our Spokesperson Eileen Boden. The church is truly beautiful with a large grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on its grounds. The passing of the Flame of Love Candle ceremony in a nearly full church was a highlight of the day. All the congregation in the Church held lit candles. Fr Bartlett instructed us to raise our candles high. It was a wonderful sight to see all the candles (all the lights in the darkness!) in this beautiful Church in Belfast.
The Spiritual Diary of Elizabeth Kindleman was flying off the shelf at our literature table, and we sold out of all our Flame of Love candles and mugs. We also launched our new bi fold prayer card with both the Unity prayer and the Fol Haily Mary on it. Thanks to Marie for working on the literature stall all day long as well as helping in many other ways.
Thank you to the lady who made such a charitable donation towards the literature distributed at lunchtime in Belfast, we were amazed by her generosity. Many people who may not have had the money were able to buy a Spiritual Diary on the day. May she be blessed for her altruistic act.
We thank all who attended, those who travelled, those who helped organise the day and all who prayed for its success. Your presence truly mattered.
All of Heaven was rejoicing at seeing so many souls in the very heart of Belfast being filled with amazing abundant blessings.
YOU ARE INVITED
TO A FLAME OF LOVE RETREAT DAY IN BELFAST
DATE: MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2026,
Time: 9.30AM-4PM
Venue: St. Mary's Church, Chapel Lane, BT1 1HH
CELEBRATING CANDLEMAS THE FEAST DAY OF THE FLAME OF LOVE
We are delighted to invite you to our first Flame of Love Retreat in BELFAST City, to a Celebration of the Flame of Love Movement in Down and Connor. Following the commencement of a new Flame of Love prayer group (Cenacle) in St. Mary's Church which started in June, 2025, we are delighted to be invited to Belfast to hold a Flame of Love day. Our Retreat will take place in the beautiful hall attached to the church, with Holy Mass at 1pm in the Church. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic Church in Belfast.
The day will start with a welcoming cup of tea/coffee and refreshments, and will include an explanation of the Flame of Love, Holy Mass, a Flame of Love Cenacle and the passing of the Flame of Love candle ceremony with time for questions and answers. There will be plenty of time for anyone who wishes to purchase literature, including the Spiritual Dairy of Elizabeth Kindlemann, our prayer booklets and prayer cards.
If you have never heard of the Flame of Love or if you are new to it please come along and learn more. If you are already familiar with the Flame of Love, please come along and bring a friend, or invite a priest or religious. Your presence matters. We invite members of our Cenacles to come to pray together and grow in unity. Help Our Lady to ignite the Flame of Love in Belfast.
The Irish Flame of Love Apostolate in Ireland received permission on 19/11/2025 from Bishop Alan McGuckian for the Flame of Love Movement to be propagated within the parishes of the Diocese of Down and Connor. We thank him for this and for his prayers and blessings.
There is no charge for this event, but donations are welcome towards the cost of the day.
For further information: Email info@flameoflove.ie
or call Eileen Boden (National Spokesperson) on 0044 7793 557703 or
Martin Ramsey (Belfast Cenacle leader on 0044 7707 269589.
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HOW TO GET HERE.
By train: Please visit https://www.irishrail.ie or https://www.translink.co.uk/.
By Bus visit https://www.buseireann.ie/ or https://www.translink.co.uk/
It is only a 12 minute walk from Belfast Grand Central Station to St. Mary's Church or you may prefer to get a taxi or local bus. You can take a bus from the Central Library to the Royal Avenue Stop and it is a short walk from there.
FLAME OF LOVE BELFAST CENACLE
The Belfast Flame of Love Cenacle takes place in the Adoration/prayer room at St. Mary's church on Chapel Lane, on Wednesday mornings at 11.45am -12.45pm approximately followed by Mass at 1pm for anyone who can stay. We have had a lot of interest and a good attendance, praise God. New members are always welcome. For further details contact Martin at 0044 7707 269589
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February 2nd, 2026 CANDLEMAS
The Holy Mother Church celebrates Candlemas Day on Feb. 2nd when we remember and celebrate the LIGHT of Our Lord in our lives and that LIGHT is pouring forth to all of HUMANITY through the FLAME OF LOVE OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF HIS MOTHER, MARY.
Mary: "On the feast of Candlemas, my beloved sons will introduce the Flame of love of my heart in procession, so that, in such fashion, it becomes a living fire in the hearts, in the souls. Everything must be prepared in such a way that it spreads like wildfire". Pg 39 of the Spiritual Diary of Elizabeth Kindlemann
The Feast Day of the Flame of Love. Mary: “I ask the Holy Father to make the feast of the Flame of Love on February 2, the feast of Candlemas. I do not want a special feast.” (Full Diary pg. 61)
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK PART IN OUR CONFERENCE ON THE 10TH & 11TH OCTOBER 2025
The Flame of Love Movement IRELAND Apostolate is planning its 4th All-Ireland Conference where we can gather together in-person to share in Prayer, Fellowship & Formation in Knock, Co. Mayo.
We invite you to join us
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 10TH and 11th OCTOBER 2025
in St John's Welcome Centre, Knock Shrine
The THEME this year is:
Receiving the Flame of Love - Open Our hearts.
Our Mother has a gift for you – It is the MIRACLE of the Flame of Love of her Immaculate Heart.
Please join us in Knock to:
DRIVE THE DEEPEST SINS OUT OF OUR LIVES
BRING OUR LOVED ONES BACK TO THE FAITH
SAVE OUR FAMILIES
SAVE OUR COUNTRY
BUY TICKETS BELOW
Agenda for the Conference
We will start both days with Mass at 9.30am in the Apparition Chapel. After Mass please proceed to the St. John's Welcome Centre to register.
Friday (9.30-5pm) Includes: Mass in Apparition Chapel at 9.30am, Flame of Love rosary and Healing Service. and testimonies.
Optional Devotion: Stations of the Cross at 7.30pm. This will take place at the outdoor stations in the Knock Shrine.
Saturday(9.30-4pm) Includes: Mass in Apparition Chapel at 9.30am, Formation to receive and live the Flame of Love, Testimonies, Flame of Love rosary and Candle Service
There will be opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Chapel of Reconciliation.
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