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The snowdrops arrive first, seemingly tentative and delicate, but with a resilience that sees them accept sunshine and dark, and deal with mild or hasher days. With the showier daffodils, they spell hope and promise and help us to recognise the lengthening days.
Agus Lá le Bríde ar láimh, guímís go meadfaí do dhóchas. You will be welcome to join us here in Manresa for any of the events described below - or for such time as you may be able to arrange.
May you find yourself seeking, finding and cherishing light in these darkening days.

Piaras

Piaras Jackson SJ, Director

Movies that Matter returns with a new selection of films. Each month, a film will be preceded by a brief introduction and afterwards there will be an opportunity to reflect both personally and as a group on the issues and values illustrated.

7:30pm on Wednesday 6 February 2019

The Farthest

Ire, 2017, 121 mins, Cert PG

More than 12 billion miles away a tiny NASA spaceship called Voyager is leaving our Solar System and entering the void of deep space. This inspiring and uplifting documentary pays tribute to the ingenuity of scientists who created a craft with less computing power than a modern smart phone and which has now entered interstellar space.

Seeing the Light in Life

Bring your camera along for a time to notice what is happening around you - and take some time to see what is seeking life within you.

This weekend retreat will use light as a metaphor for life, evoking ancient wisdom from the Christian tradition. Led by Steve Radley, an award winning photographer and Anglican priest, characteristics and qualities of light will be explored and participants will be invited to find, reflect on and share images

8:00 pm Friday 22 March 2019 to 2:00 pm Sunday 24 March 2019

Sometimes it is easier to be silent when in the company of others; if you would like to join a group to sit in stillness and quiet, you are welcome to Sitting in Silence. Rather than offering teaching, instruction or guidance, these evenings will simply present an opportunity for companionable, contemplative quiet. Whether you are familiar with meditation or just seeking a quiet time, you will be welcome to join, coming in time to let the silence be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. (You are welcome to come from 5:45 p.m.)

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 20 February, 27 February and 6 March 2019

Stay for some time of quiet and prayer

Directed Retreats

Our first directed retreat of the year is currenlty in session, having begun on Monday 28 January. You will find a list of other individually guided retreats here.

Preached Retreats

Good News of Great Joy

Led by Michael Drennan SJ
The Gospel of St. Luke is one of compassion, of bringing Good News to the poor, with prayer having a significant place in the life and ministry of Jesus.

8:00 pm Sunday 17 February 2019 to 2:00 pm Friday 22 February 2019

A Company of Witnesses

Given by Brendan Comerford SJ
Reflect on the lives of some courageous Christian witnesses from very different eras in the history of the Church – Saint Jane de Chantal; Mary Ward, Brother Roger of Taizé; St John XXIII and the recently canonised Saint Oscar Romero.

8:00 pm Sunday 3 March 2019 to 2:00 pm Friday 8 March 2019

Holy Week Guided Retreat

Led by Alan Yost SJ

Inspired by Ignatius of Loyola’s insights in the Spiritual Exercises, Alan Yost SJ will reflect on Holy Week’s themes and suggest how Ignatius invites us into the celebration of Easter.

8:00 pm Friday 12 April 2019 to 10:00 am Sunday 21 April 2019

An Oasis Day in Spring

We are happy to be able to take booking for the Oasis Days in March when there will be two, one in Irish and one in English. You are welcome to join the waiting list for February's Oasis Day, shouel you wish.
These days offer some time of quiet and space, beginning with registration at 9:30 am and conclude by 6:00 pm. They take place in an atmosphere of quiet where you can decide which of the elements on offer are most helpful to you, choosing from reflections, guided prayer and an opportunity to meet with a spiritual director. Mass is celebrated as part of the day.

Book now for a quiet day

The next evening of guided meditation and prayer will be offered from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Wednesday 19 December, presenting its opportunity to people on twelve-step programmes to deepen their awareness of themselves as they seek to improve their conscious contact with God “as they understand him.”

8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Wednesday 20 February 2019

2019 Brochure

A brochure listing retreats in 2019 is available. We will be happy to send you copies - just let us know.

A brochure with 2019 Oasis Days is also available.

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