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MARCH 2026 Events: (All bookings should be done through the venue Avila Carmelite Centre Dublin)
Sunday 22nd March - Contemplative Theatre & Candlelit Meditation on John’s Poetry with Spanish Guitar. 2.30-4.40pm (11.50 euros, includes simple tapas)
Sunday 22nd March - A compelling insight into the relationship of Jesus with his father - John Chapter 17. Creatively praying this Scripture with John of the Cross. 7.30-9.30pm (10 euros)
Wednesday 25th March - Journeying with John’s inspirational drawing of the Cross & Cauterising our wounds with Jesus’ healing living flame. 2.30-4.30pm (10 euros)
Thursday 26th March - Contemplative Theatre & Candlelit Meditation on John’ Poetry with Spanish Guitar. 7.30-9.30pm (11.50 euros, includes simple tapas)
Friday 27th March - Retreat Day on The Living Flame of Love 10.30am – 4pm. Please bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. Coffee from 10am, then start at 10.30am, until 4.30pm. (Cost 30 euros)
Sunday 29th March- Contemplative Theatre & Candlelit Meditation on John’ Poetry with Spanish Guitar. 7.30-9.30pm (11.50 euros, includes simple tapas)
If you would like to attend all the sessions, the cost is €70.
Venue for all the March events: Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehampton Road, Dublin, D04 YF66, Ireland.
Booking essential.
Tel: +353 (1) 643 0200
Email:
Twitter: @avilacentre
Free parking
| Event Date | To Be Confirmed |
| Individual Price | Contact Avila when dates are confirmed. |
THE RAISING OF LAZARUS | From the tomb and beyond, the road to Resurrection...
If this earth-shattering event recorded in the genius of John's Gospel is true, then it has utterly profound implications. We will dive deep into this narrative which speaks into a compelling hope and a God who cries out for our freedom. Through a short theatre piece, theological and spiritual reflection, prayer, meditation on shimmering soul-questions, we will travel to Bethany ('The house of the afflicted'), encounter the family loved so much by Jesus and create a space to explore our own journeys into freedom.
(Including Mass at 12pm)
Saturday 9th August 2026.
Please bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. Coffee from 10am, then start at 10.30am, until 4.30pm. Free parking.
Cost 25 euros
At Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehampton Road, D04 YF66
Ireland
Tel: +353 (1) 643 0200
Email:
Twitter: @avilacentre
| Event Date | 09-08-2026 10:30 am |
| Event End Date | 09-08-2026 4:30 am |
| Individual Price | 25 euros |
Exploring The Interior Castle: Saint Teresa of Avila was a pioneer of the inner spiritual landscape. The Interior Castle is a treasure chest of guidance, hope and wisdom, a well of insight for the spiritual seeker. Over the course of 1 day and 2 evenings, we’ll explore various aspects of the text in a reflective and prayerful way. This is not comprehensive; this is simply an exploration of just some of the beautiful themes of The Interior Castle. All are very welcome.
Tuesday 11th August 2026, 7-9pm.
Sunday 16th August 2026. (Mass included at 11.30am). Please bring a packed lunch. Coffee at 10am, then starting at 10.30am, until 4.30pm.
Tuesday 18th August 2026, 7-9pm.
Total cost 50 euros
Tea and coffee will be provided at all 3 events. Free parking.
Ideally participants will be able to attend all 3 events - the Sunday and the 2 evenings. However, if not, please feel free to book just 1 or 2 of the events. (Costs: Sunday 25 euros / each of the evenings 12.50 euros.)
Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehampton Road, Dublin,
D04 YF66, Ireland
Tel: +353 (1) 643 0200
Email:
Twitter: @avilacentre
| Event Date | 11-08-2026 7:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 18-08-2026 7:00 pm |
| Individual Price | 50 euros |
The Woman at the Well - an invitation to journey to the well, to Christ the Living Water.
Saturday 15th August 2026
At Jacob’s well, Jesus broke strict rules of his time in order to reach a woman who was struggling with past relationships, exclusion and isolation; he listened to her in a non-judgmental way, saw her huge potential and she was transformed, finding her own confidence and her own voice.
We will explore this intriguing Gospel passage, which helps to illuminate our inner soul journeys and offers an invitation to walk to the ‘well’, to Christ the One who restores us. The day will include a short theatre piece, presentation, discussion, imaginative guided prayer etc.
Venue: The Dominican retreat Centre, Tallaght village, Dublin 24
Email:
(01) 404 8123 / 404 8189
+353 (1)40481234048189
10am Coffee, then 10.30am-4pm
Cost 65 euros (includes lunch and tea and coffee breaks)
Free parking available.
| Event Date | 15-08-2026 10:00 am |
| Event End Date | 15-08-2026 4:00 pm |
| Individual Price | 65 euros |
THE WOMAN WHO ANOINTED JESUS
We will dive deep into this incredible Gospel text including exploring themes such as loss, theft and spiritual reclamation. The retreat will include quiet reflective time, a variety of creative approaches to prayer, and some group discussion.
Ballyvaloo Centre
Blackwater, Enniscorthy
Co.Wexford Y21 X392
For bookings:
Email:
Telephone: 053 913 7160
| Event Date | 22-08-26 |
| Event End Date | 28-08-26 |
| Individual Price | Keep date for your diary |