During this three day workshop/retreat we will explore; The healing qualities of plant life, for our physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing. Characteristics of plants and the importance of trees in a garden. Principles of Garden Design. Letting nature have its way and having your input. How connecting with the soil is a resource for creating […]
Allowing ourselves to be led by the Spirit - "When the Spirit of truth comes, s/he will guide you into all the truth" (John 16:13) Our retreat will bring together praying the Word of God (Lectio Divina), Christian meditation, the Eucharist and plenty of personal time. The biblical inspiration will all come from the Gospel […]
Praying - “It doesn’t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try to make them elaborate, this isn’t a contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice […]
DIRECTORS: Fr. John Bennett MSC Fully Booked Martin Doyle Fully Booked Sr. Sheila Crowley SSJG Fully Booked Stasia Redmond Limited Availability
'A Peace the World cannot give....' (John14;27). A journey towards inner stillness; the gift of a calm mind and an open heart - even in adverse circumstances! (Meditation, scripture, reflective input, poetry etc). Martina Lehane Sheehan is an accredited Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, and Author. She was, until 2019, Director of Retreats and Programmes in […]
This is a gentle day, a gift to yourself of care. A day of curiosity, reflection and rest. On this day, we will draw together, the Somatic (Body), Psychological (Mental and Emotional), and Spiritual and explore how connection with our Earth unites all three. “For 245 million years, and for 99.999 percent of the 66 […]
A Retreat based on Kavanagh’s Spirituality rooted in Creation. This 3-day retreat draws its inspiration from the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh who was fascinated by a God he finds in the fields, in the hedgerows, in a cut away bog and in the waters of the Grand Canal. His spirituality throughout, is remarkably close to […]
“Knowing Our Place - From Stardust to Sand” How do I incorporate scientific discoveries with my story of faith? What does evolution tell me about God, creation, nature, and my place in it all? How can I celebrate being Christian in an evolving universe? The new dialogues between contemporary culture/society, science and religion are ever changing, […]