Events

This event is part of the ongoing training for spiritual directors, guides & companions. Facilitated by Dr Pauline Logue, it takes place on 18 March. A limited number of places are available.

This event is an invitation to past participants of the Galway Diocese training course, as well as those who are being asked to accompany others in their parish on their journey into the Church. Past experience, current resources and practical help will be looked at. Led by Charlie Davy SJ & Moira McDowall RLR, it […]

The Creative Spirit Within is a course which will help you to look at images and to make images that can connect to your own experiences in your ordinary life. It is not about artistic techniques or having skills as an artist but is about your relationship to the visual. The course is directed by […]

Sacred Circle Dance can help bring about a greater integration and harmony between heart, body, mind and spirit. It can develop a sense of community and offer moments of deep inner stillness and peace. Dancing circles can also be fun! Led by Barbara Perry CHF, it runs on four Tuesday afternoons from 7 March.

The beautiful grounds of Manresa and the neighbouring parks and seashore invite us to enter into their peace, and to appreciate anew the gift of life that is ours. Dee Hennessy and Des O'Grady SJ will guide this retreat using reflection, ritual, mindful mediation and sharing, taking time to explore the ways in which we can contain our […]

This series will be based on two books - Oidhreacht (2012) and A Layman's Liturgical Year (2017) - by Ciarán Ó Coigligh and will comprise a bilingual discussion on the devotional poems. There will also be a brief period of prayer and reflection. Led by Ciarán Ó Coigligh, the series runs for four Tuesday evenings on […]

These evenings create a 'sacred space' for you to open your heart to the Word of God following themes of the Lenten season. You can come for any or all evenings. No need to book - just come along. Led by Siobhan Murphy and Joseph McDonagh, this event will take place on the Tuesday evenings […]

Led by Eileen O'Brien, the popular series brings a new selection of films. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a discussion. For details of the films being shown, sign up for the newsletter at www.manresa.ie. The event will take place on the Wednesday evenings of 5 April and 10 May. All Welcome to […]

This event can be an opportunity to give some time & space for balance in your life. Each participant is given a trained guide to meet once a week, to include suggestions for prayer and reflection. The closing meeting will take place at 8pm on Tuesday 11 April. Suggested donation.