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Signs of spring abound in Manresa! Not only in the grounds and surrounds, but in the life and prayer evident in the many who have been in the centre in recent weeks. March's Oasis Days - in Irish and in English - were encouraging and the presence of the contemplative retreatants was complemented by those who came for the photography-themed retreat last weekend when camera and smartphones were used as prompts to notice, appreciate and to grow in gratitude. (Sorry you missed it? Read on!).
May the growing light of these days lead you to notice your own growth in hope as our Lenten journey draws us onwards.
Beannachtaí  

Piaras

Piaras Jackson SJ, Director

Look back, look in, look forward

 


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 10 April 2019
Movies that Matter

The March of the Penguins 

France, 2005, 80 mins, Cert G

At the end of each Antarctic summer, the emperor penguins leave the ocean. They walk inland to their ancestral breeding grounds. There, the penguins participate in a courtship which if successful, results in the hatching of a chick. For the chick to survive both parents must make multiple arduous journeys between the ocean and the breeding grounds over the ensuing months.
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Ash Wednesday is on 6 March this year, with Easter Sunday falling on 21 April. Every Tuesday during Lent is a chance for you to join others in a time of quiet guided prayer - but we will begin even before Lent does! These evenings create a ‘sacred space’ for you to open your heart to the Word of God, helping you to prepare to celebrate God’s great love for us.
You can come for any one evening, or all seven as you wish. No need to book - just come along.
  • 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm 2, 9 and 16 April 2019
A one-day workshop to explore the origins and steps of BioSpiritual Focusing presented by John Keane, European Regional Director of The BioSpiritual Institute.
BioSpiritual Focusing teaches us how to connect with our bodies’ consciousness through the ‘felt sense’ which is common to all humanity. During the workshop we will experience how ordinary, everyday living, experienced in the body, can be a source of spiritual development. This lived experience links us to a process that is more than just ourselves, connecting us to the One ‘in whom we live and move and have our being.’ (Acts 17:28) 

Applications are currently being received for Manresa's Diploma in Spirituality (Spiritual Direction). The course, validated by Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth, is now open for applications for September 2019. The closing date for these applications is 30 April 2019.

An Oasis Day - some time to think and pray
Places remain on Oasis Days in June and July. There is a waitng list for the days in April and in May but you are welcome to add your name to the waiting list and we will let you know if places become available.
Oasis 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.  
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Book a quiet day now
 - for you or for a friend
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 17 April 2019 

Celebrate World Labyrinth Day on Saturday 4 May 2019 in Manresa by walking our beautifully-situated labyrinth. This international event will be marked by a day offering information, reflection and guided labyrinth-walking as well as opportunity for space and reflection, joining thousands of others in praying for peace. If you would like to come for the labyrinth walking only, please join a morning or afternoon list. 

  • 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 4 May 2019 

Summer Retreats in Manresa in 2019
These are the summer's residential retreats - Oasis Days continue through the summer months too.

Guided Retreats

4- and 6-day Directed Retreats

8-day Retreats

Summer retreats

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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