Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii gaudium, will be the text for this term’s meetings at Manresa, Jesuit Centre of Spirituality. The weeks between meetings will allow participants an opportunity to read and reflect on the text of the Pope’s 2013 document. Evangelii gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) describes much of what is characteristic of […]
Our lives can be fragmented by the challenges of stressful living. Sacred Dance can help bring about a greater integration and harmony between heart, body, mind and spirit. With its roots in the European classical and folk-dance traditions, dancing in circles to beautiful and inspiring music can help develop a sense of community and offer […]
Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ Encyclical on ecology, and the Paris Conference on Climate Change have brought to our attention the urgent steps needed if the variety of Life on Planet Earth is to be preserved. Taking these issues on board, this course will place them in a deeper and broader context, namely that of the New […]
These monthly workshops directed by Tom McGuinness SJ will involve prayer, silence and sharing. Participants will have opportunities to consider favourite poems and music and to reflect on them prayerfully. Guided by the insights of Ignatian spirituality in an atmosphere of attention to what inspires, these meetings will help to recognise and appreciate what inspires […]
This day present priests with a chance to take some time apart, for prayer together, celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation or spiritual direction. Priests are welcome to enquire about staying overnight.
The popular Movies that Matter series continues with a new selection of films this Spring. Each evening involves watching a film and participating in reflective discussion guided by Eileen O’Driscoll during which there will be an opportunity to reflect both personally and as a group on the issues and values illustrated. For details of the […]
An Oasis Day presents an opportunity to take some time apart - a little time to catch up with yourself, to meet with God. You can decide which of the elements on offer are most helpful to you, choosing from reflections, guided prayer, silence and an opportunity to meet with a spiritual director. Mass is […]
The annual Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Servant of God, the Venerable Father John Sullivan SJ, will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, on Saturday 20 February at 11.00am. The principal Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Diarmuid Martin. Archbishop Michael Jackson […]
Spirituality Institute for Research and Education (SpIRE) is delighted to host a lecture “Seers—and explorers—these we must be” - The Spirituality of Dag Hammarskjöld with Dr. Roger Lipsey in Gonzaga College on Saturday 20 February at 11.00am. Dr. Roger Lipsey is the author of 'Hammarskjöld: A Life', the acclaimed recent biography of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld. He […]
As a way of preparing for Easter, Manresa, Jesuit Centre of Spirituality are offering short sessions of guided prayer and meditation on each Tuesday of Lent. 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 […]
