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 the City community. Read More >
This response from one of the shepherds on the hilltop, in the wake of the angelic appearance, paved the way for his companions to lay eyes on the Infant King. We will reflect on the encouraging word, on invitation and response as we journey towards the celebration of the Christmas reality. Fr Vincent Sherlock is a priest of the Diocese of Achonry and Parish Priest of Tubbercurry-Cloonacool Parish in Co. Sligo. Ordained in 1987, most of his ministry has been in parishes in counties Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. Through the years he has been involved in retreat work, mainly with priests … Read More >
This particular retreat will focus on Healing in general and Intergenerational Healing in particular. It will look at how what one generation tries to forget another will be forced to remember and how to recognize problems that are older than the person themselves. It will also explore the importance in therapeutic practice of being able to recognise the role of lost siblings and particularly the enormous importance of twin loss at any stage during pregnancy. Fr Jim Cogley is a psychotherapist and woodturner with over forty years experience. He was an associate of the renowned pioneer in Family Tree Healing Dr … Read More >
This is a gentle day, a gift to your self of care. A day of curiosity, reflection and rest. When we think of wellness we are reminded of its many different components, among them, the physical, psychological and spiritual. Sometimes these three elements of wellness can be seen as separate entities, cut off from one another. They are in fact interconnected and work in harmony, when we allow them, leading to greater wellness. On this day, we will draw together, the Somatic (Body), Psychological (Mental and Emotional),) and Spiritual. This will be a practical, taster day, of awareness-building and self care, where we befriend, sooth and nurture … Read More >
“The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us”. (Romans 5:5) Key passages from the great Letter to the Romans will form the basis for the retreat, inspiring Lectio Divina, meditation and the Eucharist. 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 the City community. Read More >
Living Your One Wild and Precious Life. These days of retreat, rest and renewal will offer a hope-filled path forward to living more wisely and kindly your one wild and precious life. Consider changing your life for the better. Father Hugh Lagan is a priest with the Society of African Missions and a chartered clinical psychologist. He has led retreats and workshops internationally on psychological and spiritual well-being, trauma and resilience. Read More >
Following the Way of Jesus: Hearing and Responding to Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. Dr Jessie Rogers lectures in Sacred Scripture and is Dean of Theology at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth. Read More >
Bealtaine – Bright Fire of Hope and Possibility. “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and future “(Jeremiah 29:11) During this retreat we journey to the well of our own hearts and through music, scripture, reflection and prayer, rest assured of the gift of new birth and hope in our lives. Deirdre Ni Chinneide, trained as a psychotherapist/ spiritual director and workshop facilitator, Deirdre has worked all over Ireland, the U.S.A, Australia and Europe including Bosnia and Kosovo. She divides her time between the … Read More >
‘For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also’ (Matt. 6:21). A restful retreat to help us savour what is truly precious on our journey. Together, we will discern the dross from the gold, the transient from the eternal …through meditation, scripture, poetry, ritual, imagery etc. Martina Lehane Sheehan is an accredited Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, and Author. She was, until 2019, Director of Retreats and Programmes in Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork, and is regularly invited to facilitate retreats and workshops both nationally and internationally. Martina is the author of four bestselling books. Together with her late husband, Patrick, she has … Read More >
Adventure into God Using Scripture Ruth will invite us to venture with her deeper into the mystery that continually beckons those who have pilgrim hearts. Rev. Dr. Ruth Patterson is a Presbyterian minister who for almost 30 years has been Director of Restoration Ministries, a non denominational, Christian organisation committed to peace and reconciliation. In 1976 she was the first woman to be ordained in Ireland and in 2003 was awarded an OBE for her efforts in reconciliation. She has written five books and numerous articles stemming from her commitment to unity and peace. Read More >