June 26 2025 invitation to pray with Father Bernard J. McGuckian S.J. and our Worldpriest Virtual Rosary Thursday prayer community

Father Bernard J. McGuckian S.J.

Bernard J. McGuckian S.J. is an Irish Jesuit priest, currently working at the People’s Church, Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare. https://www.clongowes.net/  Since ordination in 1970 his main apostolate has been as Director of the international Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and editor of Pioneer, its monthly magazine (founded 1948). The membership of this Jesuit-inspired Association is mainly to be found in English-speaking countries, especially in Africa, where the growth in recent years has been phenomenal. The members commit themselves to life-long abstinence from alcohol and daily prayer to the Sacred Heart for victims of alcohol abuse. A Jesuit apostolate since its foundation in 1898 it has recently been entrusted to laity in December 2019.

During 1989-91 Fr McGuckian was based in Africa where he was directly involved in the establishment and spiritual direction of the Sisters of Emmanuel, now a thriving religious congregation in Kenya. Over the years his special interest has been Sacred Heart spirituality.  He is one of three brothers who are Jesuit priests. Michael is currently based in Ankara, Turkey and the youngest; Alan is Bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor located in Belfast.

Father Barney McGuckian S.J. was appointed Chaplain to the Worldpriest Global Apostolate in November 2019.

Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

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This virtual Rosary Thursday will make use of Zoom technology. It will open at 17.50 hours, local Rome time; the prayers begin at 18.00 hours, concluding at 18.30 hours.

The following time zones will assist your time of prayer reflecting the daylight-saving time change.

This virtual Rosary Thursday will make use of Zoom technology. Zoom Room will open at 17.45 hours; the prayers begin at 18.00 hours concluding at 18.30 hours.

USA/CANADA – Eastern Time: 12.00
USA/CANADA – Central Time: 11.00
CENTRAL EUROPEAN Time: 18.00
USA/CANADA – Mountain Time: 10.00
SOUTH AFRICA – 18.00
UK/IRELAND – 17.00
INDIA Time – 8:30 p.m. IST
PAKISTAN Time – 9:00 p.m. PST

The following people will pray the Luminous Mysteries in the following order, with guided meditations for each decade by Father Barney McGuckian S.J.

• First Luminous Mystery –The Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan – To be prayed by Father Barney McGuckian S.J.  Prayer responder James Coffey Senior Vice President of Development at the Papal Foundation USA  https://www.thepapalfoundation.org/
• Second Luminous Mystery – Wedding Feast of Cana – To be prayed by Father Barney McGuckian S.J.  Prayer responder Anne Brady Worldpriest Director Ireland. https://www.worldpriest.com/
• Third Luminous Mystery – Proclamation of the Kingdom – To be prayed by Father Barney McGuckian S.J.  Prayer responder Ivette Margarita Valle Konstantopoulou, from Pyrgos and Worldpriest Representative for Greece. Responsible for the Facebook page (Sancti Saints)
• Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration of Our Lord – To be prayed by Barney McGuckian S.J.– Prayer responder Iwo Bender  EWTN Manager,  Eastern – Central Europe.  https://ewtn.pl/
• Fifth Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Eucharist – Barney McGuckian S.J. Prayer responder Marion Mulhall Founder Worldpriest Global Apostolate. Home – World Priest

Final rosary prayers with a special blessing for our Rosary Thursday time of prayer on 26 June the actual eve of the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on 27 June and the Worldpriest Annual Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priest day 27 June 2025 by Father Barney McGuckian S.J. to all prayer participants and to all who will pray via YouTube.

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On the 29 May 2025 Father Valerian Castelino  C.S.C.  led our Virtual Rosary Thursday, praying with the Worldpriest Global Apostolate prayer community and friends. At any time of your choosing pray with this special time of prayer.

  (Part 1) Opening introductions by Marion
https://youtu.be/qdmzs0m_-_M?feature=shared

(Part 2) Rosary prayer with Father Valerian Castelino  C.S.C.
https://youtu.be/Lllha7Vku-o?feature=shared

If you have any questions, please contact;
Marion Mulhall
info.worldpriest@gmail.com