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September 2019
Oasis Days
Step aside from the ordinary into the lovely surroundings of Manresa for an Oasis Day. Each day takes place in an atmosphere of silence and comprises a number of elements: reflections, guided meditations, prayer and an opportunity to meet with a spiritual director; a celebration of the Eucharist concludes each day. Accommodation may be available on the night before or after an Oasis Day. Oasis Days for 2019 take place on 21 September, 19 October, 2 November, 7 December and…
Find out more »October 2019
Pilgrim Ways evenings
Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality in Dollymount, Dublin, invites seasoned and prospective walkers to come along on the third Thursday of each month from 7.30pm to 9pm for some reflective time focused on the experience of or in anticipation of pilgrimage. The gatherings will involve some input, quiet time and conversation and will conclude with a cup of tea – a chance to compare notes or meet up with other walkers. Click here for more information ».
Find out more »November 2019
Movies that Matter
The popular Movies that Matter series brings a new selection of films to Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality, 426 Clontarf Road, Dollymount, Dublin 3. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a discussion. The next films will be shown on Wednesdays, 6 November and 18 December, 2019, from 7.30pm to 10pm. A donation is suggested. For details of the films sign up for the Manresa newsletter at www.manresa.ie. Telephone 01 833 1352.
Find out more »Advent Prayer Evenings
Prepare for Christmas at Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality through sessions of guided prayer on each Tuesday of Advent from 26 November to 17 December 2019. These evenings create ‘sacred spaces’ for people to open their heart to the Word of God, helping to prepare to celebrate God’s great love for them. Participants can come for any one evening, or all four as they wish. Click here for details ».
Find out more »December 2019
Hop-on/Hop-off Advent Retreat
This year Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality keeps the door open for a 'Hop-on/Hop-off Retreat' so people can choose a bit of quiet time between the morning of Monday 16 December and the morning of Friday 20 December 2019. People can start when they can, finish when they want, taking in a morning, a day, overnights – whatever suits their calendar. Click here for details ».
Find out more »January 2020
Colloquium on Religious Literacy
The Loyola Institute at Trinity College Dublin is organising a one day colloquium on the theme, “Religious Literacy: Challenges for Today”, comprising international speakers and Irish speakers. It will be held in the JM Synge Theatre, Arts Block, Trinity College Dublin, on Thursday, 16 January, 2020, from 9.30am. Booking is necessary. There is an early bird offer of €35 available until Wednesday, 18 December, 2019. The full price is normally €45. Price includes coffee/tea and a light lunch. Click here…
Find out more »Lecture on Christian Hope
Professor Graham Ward, Regius Professor of Divinity at University of Oxford, will deliver the inaugural Loyola Institute Lecture on the theme of “Christian Hope Facing Secular Fatalism”. It will take place in Regent House, Front Arch, Trinity College Dublin, at 6pm on Friday, 31 January, 2020. The lecture will be followed by the launch of The Church in Pluralist Society: Social and Political Roles by Bishop William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne. This event is free. For further details of this…
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