RETREATS
In Search of the God of the New Story
This retreat will be focused on the New Story as revealed by modern science, and how it relates to our Christian faith tradition. There will be two input sessions each day, with opportunities for prayerful reflection on the content of the lectures and their faith implications. There will also be opportunities for shared reflection on the content of the lectures.
Directed by: Mark McDonnell cfc and Pauline McGrath OP
Dates: 3-8 June.
Arrivals 4 – 6pm on the 3rd June. Departure after morning session on the 8th.
Cost: €380.
Booking Fee: €100
RETREAT
Finding God in the Singing Heart of the World
The focus of the retreat will be the New Creation Spirituality which the progress of modern science is helping to shape and direct so profoundly. During the week we will explore and reflect upon some of the main developments, and their implications for contemporary spirituality and apostolate.
On one of the days there will be a full day outing to the Midlands – a pilgrim journey – to visit some of the sites associated with the early Christian saints of Ireland: to walk among the ruins of what little remains on the ground, to contemplate the lessons of their lives, and reflect upon their legacy. Sites such as: Monaincha, Lemonaghan-Pollagh, Rahan, Clonmacnoise, Kyle, Cloneagh
Directed by: John Feehan and Hugh O’Donnell
Dates: 17 – 22 June.
Arrivals: 4 – 6pm on 17th June. Departure after morning session on the 22nd .
Cost: €420.
Booking Fee: €100.
RETREAT
Praying with the Women Mystics
This retreat will consist of a series of daily reflections on some of the main mystical themes, especially Creation, the all-embracing Presence of God, the mysterious interactions of Humanity and Divinity, the blessedness of Human Experience, the public exercise of Compassion and the need for a new form of Language with which to express this new Experience. Each day will consist of a morning reflection, an optional experience of artistic bodily expression, an evening communal gathering and much opportunity for personal reflection and private time to experience the presence of the God in the beauty of the Natural World.
Directed by: Mary T Malone and Pauline McGrath OP
Dates: 8 – 13 July.
Arrivals: 4-6pm on 8th July. Departure after morning session on the 13th.
Cost: €380.
Booking Fee: €100.
RETREAT
Zazen/Sesshin
This Zen retreat or Sesshin is open to those who have already been introduced to Zen Meditation and who practice it in daily life. The Sesshin is silent throughout and the daily time-table includes six hour-long periods of zasen (sitting meditation) and a walking meditation. A commitment to stay for the full Sesshin is a requirement.
Directed by: Bernard Durel
Dates: 30 November – 4 December.
Arrivals: 4-6pm on 30th November. Departure after morning session on the 4th.
Cost: €380.
Booking Fee: €100.
Private Retreats
What we can offer:
Opportunity to explore spirituality in the light of the new cosmology. Facilities available - meditation room, specialized library well stocked with books, periodicals, dvd’s etc, computers with free internet access, en-suite self-catering rooms, Art Room, Common Rooms, Massage Room, Eucharist available in the parish church.
Dates: June & December.
Arrive: 4-6 p.m. Leave before 11 a.m. on the day of departure.
Cost: €30 per night. Booking fee: €30.