Finding a space within and around us to land safely, slow right down and find calm as we move into what can be a mad rush towards Christmas day. Christmas for some can be a lonely, isolating and disappointing time or for others a time of frenzy and overwhelm with high, unmet expectations and for […]
Fr. Ashley Evans S.J. and the Manresa Retreat Team will lead an individually guided silent retreat over four days. Applications to: reception@manresa.ie or to (01) 833 1352.
The Healing Process. Removing obstacles to Inner Freedom on our Journey towards Wholeness. This interactive seminar will explore how we can transform our life experiences and create the future we desire. It will also incorporate the use of many handcrafted wood symbols created by the presenter who is a well known artist with wood. […]
(Leaving after breakfast on Easter Sunday.) Fr. Frank Downes is a Dominican friar who is trained in both the Dominican and Ignatian traditions. For many years he has and continues to minister in spiritual direction and retreats. He spent some years as a hospital and palliative care chaplain. Presently he is a confessor at Our […]
Revealing the exciting Christian message of healing found in the Scriptures. As many Biblical texts will be explored it is advised to bring a Bible (available in all bedrooms). This life changing seminar will also use handcrafted wood symbols. Fr Jim Cogley is Parish Priest and Director of Pilgrimage at Our Lady’s Island. Fr Jim is a psychotherapist […]
During this time it will be possible to make a private retreat, have some quiet time or use the time for some rest and relaxation. Accommodation and all meals are included. €95 per person per night, minimum 4 night stay
An introduction to Christian Meditation Fr. Kieran O’Mahony OSA is an Augustinian friar and biblical scholar. He is coordinator of biblical studies with the Dublin Archdiocese and is well-known for his very popular Weekly Notes – an email resource for each week’s readings throughout the year. He is a member of the Orlagh in […]
Finding Freedom from Personal and Ancestral Issues Moving beyond Loss, Trauma and Victimhood. Jim uses his amazing wood carvings to explore core human issues – if you have not yet experienced his unique workshops, do not miss this opportunity. Fr Jim Cogley is a psychotherapist and woodturner with over forty years experience. He was an […]
Using the season of spring as a metaphor for taking that first small step for change and growth in our lives. Michael will explore how we can be present to the circumstances of our lives right now, not be paralysed or overwhelmed by them and make the small, possible changes that we need for psychological […]
The Triduum of the Risen Christ invites us to contemplate the profound meaning of this sacred event and its transforming power in our lives. (Leaving after breakfast on Easter Sunday.) Fr. Joe McGee is the Provincial leader of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Ireland. Fr Joe also worked as Provincial Leader of the Irish […]