Lorna Byrne

Spiritual visionary, international bestselling author, philanthropist and Founder of Sanctuary, Lorna Byrne has dedicated her life to remind humanity of the spiritual potential within us all. She is the author of seven best-selling books, including the million copy Angels in My Hair, A Message of Hope From the Angels, and Angels at my Fingertips and she has been published in more than 50 countries and 30 languages around the world.

Her teachings are the result of a remarkable gift, a divine connection providing her with incredible, detailed knowledge of the spiritual side of life. Unlike other spiritual teachers she has shared a platform with, this gift is not from meditation, visualisation, psychedelic experiences or even from books or study as she is uneducated in the traditional sense and severely dyslexic.

Lorna Byrne has physical sight of the unseen world, of the angels, spirits and other spiritual beings that she says are guiding and teaching us every second of every day. Many have sensed these beings occasionally but do not see them tangibly like Lorna. But she says we all have this potential if we grow spiritually. Lorna maintains many people are afraid of the spiritual side of themselves, but it is part of humanity’s evolution for people to connect back to their spiritual self, to allow their souls to come forward and intertwine.

Thousands of men, women and children from across the world contact Lorna daily through her social media and website to say her teachings saved their lives or gave them back hope. Her work is widely known to be read, reread, shared, gifted, and a source of incredible solace. Remarkably, readers from around the world also frequently report discovering Lorna or being given one of her books in the most extraordinary and unusual ways, often at particularly challenging times of their lives without any prior knowledge of her.

Lorna has been described as belonging to a tradition of visionaries, figures like Mother Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, the Beguines and Bernadette of Lourdes and her experience has also been compared with those of other seers, from Socrates to Dante and William Blake. She travels the world extensively to spread the spiritual knowledge she has been taught over the course of her lifetime.

Lorna is also a philanthropist and founder of the Lorna Byrne Children’s Foundation helping vulnerable and marginalised children across the globe and the Seraph Foundation which is developing Sanctuary her centre in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Sanctuary will be a place where people of all walks of life, all beliefs and none can come together to deepen their connection to the divine, hand in hand with Lorna and through nature.

She has been featured extensively in worldwide television, radio and print media including CNN, NBC Today, BBC, The London Times, The Economist, ITV, and many others. In 2019, she was named as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in the World.

Lorna’s vision of the future is one where there is no division or boundaries between people, where our spiritual side is accepted and transcends all belief systems. To accept we are all one. To live in peace with each other and nature, our home. According to Lorna, the future depends on this spiritual evolution.

To this day, large numbers of women, men and young people from across the world contact Lorna to say her teachings gave them back hope in their lives.

Upcoming Programs by Lorna Byrne

Discover Your Angels - 2 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

November 19 - 21, 2026
Visit Sanctuary for an all inclusive 2 day retreat. This intimate retreat will include sessions with Sanctuary's founder and spiritual Lorna Byrne.

The Gift of Connection - 5 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

November 25 - 30, 2026
We are losing the gift of connection, the gift of conversation, and the gift of interacting with each other. We have to wake up and give each other back hope. We need to be able to tell each other, “I see you and I love you.” Join Lorna in this intimate retreat at Sanctuary and rediscover the joy of connecting with your fellow souls on this journey of life, sharing hope and love without fear.

A Glimpse of Heaven - 5 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

December 9 - 14, 2026
Near-death experiences are one of the greatest wonders of our time. They show us God-given proof of life after death, giving humanity evidence that there is so much more after the human body dies. Join Lorna in this intimate retreat at Sanctuary and discover a glimpse of the joy, love, and peace that awaits us on the other side.

The Freedom to Be Your True Self - 5 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

March 11 - 16, 2027

Allowing Your Soul to Step Forward Have you ever wondered how much of the person you are is really you? We learn so many things as we grow up. We learn from our families, from the people around us, and from the world. We learn how we should behave, what we should say, and even […]

Get Closer to Your Guardian Angel - 3 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

March 19 - 22, 2027
You knew the name of your guardian angel when you were very small, before you grew up and forgot about the angels. Now it is time to remember. Join Lorna in this intimate retreat at Sanctuary and learn how to strengthen your connection to your guardian angel and recognize the signs you're being given every day.

Learning to Hear the Guidance of Your Angels - 7 Night Retreat

April 1 - 8, 2027
There are sounds that most people can no longer hear, but you can learn to listen by connecting to your soul and all of the life around you. Because you're more than just a human being, you have abilities you've not yet uncovered that will allow you to hear, see, and feel the hidden wonders of the world. Join Lorna in this intimate retreat at Sanctuary and learn to hear the sounds of the universe.

Angels: Who, What, and Why - 5 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

April 15 - 20, 2027
Angels are ancient creatures created by God long ago, and He has given each one of us a guardian angel to be the gatekeeper of our soul. The angels are waiting for you to ask for their help, and when you call on them, your connection to them grows stronger. Join Lorna in this intimate retreat at Sanctuary to learn about the angels and grow spiritually.

Knowing and Believing in You - 3 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

April 23 - 26, 2027
Visit Sanctuary for an all inclusive 3 day retreat. This intimate retreat will include sessions with Sanctuary's founder and spiritual Lorna Byrne.

Communicate With The Trees - 5 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

April 29 - May 4, 2027

There is so much of nature we still do not yet understand. If you could see the energy of a single blade of grass, you would be entertained for hours. If you could hear the conversations between the trees, you would realize that the trees are your friends. Learn how to communicate with nature by […]

Why Did My Soul Come Here? - 5 Night Retreat - All Inclusive

June 4 - 9, 2027

Why am I here? It's a question many of us have asked throughout our life, especially when we're feeling lost and uncertain. But the truth is that you're here for many incredible and beautiful reasons. God sent your soul here to make this world a better place, to spread love, to be your true self, […]