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A Retreat on John of the Cross’ The Spiritual Canticle.

Sunday 15^th September, 10am-4.30pm

St John of the Cross - Avila Carmelite Centre (avilacentre.ie)

At Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehampton Road, D04 YF66, Ireland.

For bookings, contact:  Tel: +353 (1) 643 0200
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 30 euros. There is free parking. Please bring your own packed lunch. Mass is included in the day at 11.30am.

In the darkness of a prison cell, from the Carmelite John of the Cross, prayer-maker and visionary, emerged one of the most compelling poems ever written, The Spiritual Canticle. A beautiful line in it reads:

“The song of the sweet nightingale.”

On this retreat day, soak in a storytelling performance of Hans Christian Anderson’s compelling tale of The Nightingale and then reflect on this and John’s ‘sweet nightingale’ as the Beloved, Christ. This will open the retreat day which will go on to explore The Spiritual Canticle through presentation, stillness, prayer, imagery and discussion. An opportunity to go deeper in your Christian spirituality with this wise pioneer of faith as our guide…

A RETREAT ON SAINT KEVIN - AT GLENDALOUGH

20th September 2024 10:30am - 4pm

THE CAVE, THE BLACKBIRD & THE MONSTER |  A Journey with the Christian Contemplative, Saint Kevin.
Imagine going deeper on a journey with the 6th century Saint Kevin... Just a few minutes from the stunning Monastic Site of Glendalough, Ireland, is the Brockagh Resource Centre (close to Glendalough Hermitages / St Kevin's Church) and it’s here that the day retreat will take place. We will use presentation, music, stillness, discussion, to explore the compelling spirituality of this famous hermit including the profound image of Saint Kevin’s Cave, which offers us rich ground for considering contemplative silence and why our hearts often yearn for stillness. The unforgettable story of Saint Kevin and the Blackbird will be presented through storytelling and we’ll explore questions such as: How does this story show the relationship between prayer and creation and prayer and spiritual birth? Space for inner soul work will be offered; the startling symbol of the monster of the lough can be an aid to looking at our own shadow sides and how we can bring these gently to light as well as noticing the hidden treasures we may carry. The day will end (weather permitting) with prayer in the sacred place of Glendalough itself, at St Kevin’s well.

Venue: Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh House, Ballard, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland A98D3H1

Please arrive for 10.15am, we'll start promptly at 10.30am. The day finishes at 3.30pm  Please bring a packed lunch. 
Cost - 70 euros

Getting to Brockagh Resource Centre, (which is in Laragh village, very close to Glendalough Monastic Site). Easily reachable by car and public transport. The nearest train station is Rathdrum, then a short taxi ride to Glendalough. For train times see www.irishrail.ie.

You may also wish to take the Glendalough Bus www.glendaloughbus.com or local Link bus number 183. 
Local Taxis - Glendalough Cabs John Preston: 0879729452   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.glendaloughcabs.ie

For bookings, contact retreat leader Donna Worthington:
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A RETREAT ON SAINT KEVIN - AT GLENDALOUGH

20th September 2024 10:30am - 4pm

THE CAVE, THE BLACKBIRD & THE MONSTER |  A Journey with the Christian Contemplative, Saint Kevin.
Imagine going deeper on a journey with the 6th century Saint Kevin... Just a few minutes from the stunning Monastic Site of Glendalough, Ireland, is the Brockagh Resource Centre (close to Glendalough Hermitages / St Kevin's Church) and it’s here that the day retreat will take place. We will use presentation, music, stillness, discussion, to explore the compelling spirituality of this famous hermit including the profound image of Saint Kevin’s Cave, which offers us rich ground for considering contemplative silence and why our hearts often yearn for stillness. The unforgettable story of Saint Kevin and the Blackbird will be presented through storytelling and we’ll explore questions such as: How does this story show the relationship between prayer and creation and prayer and spiritual birth? Space for inner soul work will be offered; the startling symbol of the monster of the lough can be an aid to looking at our own shadow sides and how we can bring these gently to light as well as noticing the hidden treasures we may carry. The day will end (weather permitting) with prayer in the sacred place of Glendalough itself, at St Kevin’s well.

Venue: Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh House, Ballard, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland A98D3H1

Please arrive for 10.15am, we'll start promptly at 10.30am. The day finishes at 3.30pm  Please bring a packed lunch. 
Cost - 70 euros

Getting to Brockagh Resource Centre, (which is in Laragh village, very close to Glendalough Monastic Site). Easily reachable by car and public transport. The nearest train station is Rathdrum, then a short taxi ride to Glendalough. For train times see www.irishrail.ie.

You may also wish to take the Glendalough Bus www.glendaloughbus.com or local Link bus number 183. 
Local Taxis - Glendalough Cabs John Preston: 0879729452   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.glendaloughcabs.ie

For bookings, contact retreat leader Donna Worthington:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We will explore the beautiful ‘Contemplation To Attain Divine Love’ of a deep disciple of Christ, Saint Ignatius. The retreat will include presentation, discussion, inner work, prayer and quiet reflection.

Cost:

80 euros for the retreat day,

135 euros for the retreat day plus an overnight stay.

Venue: Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality
426 Clontarf Road
Dollymount
Dublin D03 FP52
Ireland
+353 1 5529 448 

PLEASE BOOK THROUGH MANRESA:

https://www.manresa.ie/contacthttps://www.manresa.ie/contact

For info about retreat leader: Retreat Leader (christianretreats.live)

For info about Donna Worthington's retreats in Ireland:

Retreats in Ireland (christianretreats.live)

The Irish Saint Ia, at a young age, literally missed the boat when her companions left Ireland, heading for Cornwall. Fearing crossing the sea alone, she prayed and saw a small leaf floating on the water. She watched it and it grew larger and larger. She trusted God, the leaf became her coracle and carried her across the ocean.

Ia’s story will be the creative ground from which to draw from in order to deepen your own spirituality. Using Ignatian guided imaginative prayer, you will explore the journey of surrender, solitude, the leafy coracle and the wild elemental ocean, wind and sky. Her incredible odyssey across the sea will also offer beautiful material for your own creative writing. And slowing down and walking mindfully, you'll enter a leaf labyrinth, relaxing into a slow walking prayer on your journey to the Centre, to God... All are welcome and no writing experience is needed.

Venue: Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality
426 Clontarf Road
Dollymount
Dublin D03 FP52
Ireland
+353 1 5529 448

Cost:

80 euros (retreat day)

135 euros (retreat day plus overnight stay)

PLEASE BOOK THROUGH MANRESA:

Contact | Manresa

For information about retreat leader: Retreat Leader (christianretreats.live)

For information about Donna Worthington's retreats in Ireland:

Retreats in Ireland (christianretreats.live)

Labyrinth Training Day

September 30^th 2024, 1.30pm-7pm

At Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehampton Road, D04 YF66, Ireland.

PLEASE BOOK THROUGH AVILA:

For bookings, contact:  Tel: +353 (1) 643 0200
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost 30  euros. There is free parking.

The labyrinth is a safe, beautiful prayerful holding space and offers time to slow down, walk one's pathway, listen to the inner journey, be attuned to the freeing movements of the soul. Following the path of the labyrinth, we mindfully journey inwards towards the centre, towards God, and then walk back out into the world. Releasing, receiving and renewing, this is time to find affirming space, to deepen a sense of our true self and journey on in our spirituality and faith. The labyrinth is used in many places and is a space conducive for wellbeing. The labyrinth has only one path (so you can’t get lost!) made up of the way to the centre, the centre itself and the way back out into the world. This day will introduce the labyrinth and include a presentation, labyrinth prayer walks and training to support you in how to facilitate labyrinth prayer walks. There is no obligation to do anything with the training, but some participants may wish to go on to lead labyrinth walks or set up labyrinth teams in their contexts and offer others this beautiful prayer space. Facilitating labyrinth prayer walks can be a really rewarding ministry and deepen the spiritual journey of faith. All are welcome, no experience necessary.

A Retreat on John of the Cross’ The Spiritual Canticle. 

In the darkness of a prison cell, from the Carmelite John of the Cross, prayer-maker and visionary, emerged one of the most compelling poems ever written, The Spiritual Canticle. This retreat will explore The Spiritual Canticle through presentation, stillness, prayer, imagery and discussion. An opportunity to go deeper in your Christian spirituality with this wise pioneer of faith as our guide…

Saturday 23rd November 2024, 2-5pm

A RETREAT ON JOHN OF THE CROSS’ THE SPIRITUAL CANTICLE 

In the darkness of a prison cell, from the Carmelite John of the Cross, prayer-maker and visionary, emerged one of the most compelling poems ever written, The Spiritual Canticle. This retreat day which will go on to explore The Spiritual Canticle through presentation, stillness, prayer, imagery and discussion. An opportunity to go deeper in your Christian spirituality with this wise pioneer of faith as our guide…

Saturday 7^th December 2024: The retreats are hosted at: Our Lady of Lourdes and St Gerard Majella, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall PR55AA. (Free parking available)

The Retreats:  11.30am-3pm (Please arrive for 11.15am and bring a packed lunch.) Cost £20 (per retreat).

For bookings, please contact the Parish office: 01772 335387 OR Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(ONLINE) MEMORY | Memory is a hugely significant part of who we are and also our Christian narrative. We will reflect on how Jesus approached memory by exploring key Gospel texts. Ignatius and Augustine will be our guides into a deeper understanding of memory, in terms of spiritually remembering who we are as children of God with inviolable dignity. There will be space to privately bring difficult memories to prayer for healing. And we will have fun with exercises to consider how we remember.

Saturday 18^th January 2025, 10am-1pm.