Retreats
In a retreat setting the length of the periods of Centering Prayer are extended… Lengthening or multiplying the periods of Centering Prayer can help to deepen the experience of interior silence…we are perfectly capable of an extended period of resting in God, especially with the support of a group.
– Thomas Keating Open Mind Open Heart
Contemplative Outreach Retreats – 2019
Contemplative Outreach Dublin
Centering Prayer Retreats
March
March 23rd/24th
Introduction to The Welcoming Prayer – Consent ‘On the Go’
Saturday:9:30am–6:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-2:00pm
This weekend offers a practical and experiential introduction to the Welcoming Prayer. The Welcoming Prayer offers a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional responses to events and situations in daily life.
Familiarity with Centering Prayer and an established routine of prayer will be helpful for anyone taking this weekend but they are not absolutely necessary.
Faciliated by Br. Denis Glesson cfc
Emmaus Retreat Centre
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 Y274
Email : emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Phone: (01) 8700050
Saturday, March 30th
Lenten Centering Prayer Retreat Morning
Saturday, March 30th -10:00am-1:00pm
A Lenten experience of Silence in community. What is it to be transformed in the inner room?
Faciliated by Sr. Fionnuala Quinn O.P.
Margaret Aylward Centre for Faith and Dialogue
Holy Faith Sisters, Glasnevin, D11 TC21.
Tel: 01-7979364 Mob: 087-6649862 Email: mcfdglasnevin@gmail.com Web: http://www.margaretaylwardcentre.ie
April
April 13th/14th
A Silent Weekend Retreat
Saturday: 9:30am–6:00pm, Sunday: 9:30am–2:00pm
A Weekend of Silence – unplug, disconnect, switch off, wind down, relax and get away from it all with a weekend of silence in beautiful surroundings. This is a chance to rest, read, reflect, write, walk, journal, draw, colour, or pray. You can spend the whole day on your own or you can include a private chat with the facilitator. There is no schooled group activity. If you wish you can avail of the opportunity to be introduced to centering prayer, which is a non-vocal, non-conceptual meditative practice. The four introductory sessions are spread throughout the retreat and take about 40 minutes each.
Faciliated by Br. Denis Glesson cfc
Emmaus Retreat Centre
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 Y274
Email : emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Phone: (01) 8700050
June
June 6th – 12th
That We May Be One (Christian Non – Duality)
Opening to the Divine Indwelling through practicing Centering Prayer is consent to God’s presence and action within us. Our sense of separation from God gradually evolves into the conviction of self in God.
The retreat will include DVDs featuring Fr. Thomas Keating, Lectio Divina and one on one conversations with retreat facilitators.
Facilitators: Fionnuala Quinn O.P. and Suzanne Ryder RSM
Star of the Sea, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. Email: staroftheseacentre@gmail.com Phone: +353 (71) 917 6722
June 9th-14th
An Intensive Silent Week of Centering Prayer
Sunday @ 6.00pm to Friday @ 2.00pm.
Centering Prayer is a non-vocal, non-conceptual method of meditation. This five day silent retreat is not an introduction but it is suitable for those who have a well-established daily practice of centering prayer. This intensive retreat is based upon the writings of Fr. Thomas Keating O.C.S.O. and involves several sessions of Centering Prayer each day.
Faciliated by Br. Denis Glesson cfc
Emmaus Retreat Centre
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 Y274
Email : emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Phone: (01) 8700050
September
September 21st/22nd
Healing and Spirituality (The Twelve Steps)
Centering Prayer Retreat
Saturday: 9:30am–6:00pm, Sunday :9:30am–2:00pm
This 2 day workshop/retreat draws upon the proven twelve step spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is suitable for anyone interested in the twelve steps and who wishes to continue, or to embark upon, a twelve step spiritual journey. The workshop is not meant as a first introduction to the twelve steps for someone struggling with addiction but it is suitable for someone who simply wants to explore a tried and tested spirituality and to establish spiritual practices that support healing, recovery and change. It is also a helpful workshop for those who live with family members who struggle with addiction.
Faciliated by Br. Denis Glesson cfc
Emmaus Retreat Centre
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 Y274
Email : emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Phone: (01) 8700050
October
October 19th/ 20th
Introduction to Centering Prayer
Saturday:9:30am–6:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-2;00pm
This 2 day retreat offers a practical and experiential introduction to the Centering Prayer. Centering Prayer is a non-vocal, non-conceptual method of meditation that is for everyone. The prayer offers a method of consenting to God’s presence and action within oneself and in daily life. It invites God to transform us and to help this to grow spiritually. Establishing a practice of centering prayer can change a person’s life and become the foundation of a deep personal spirituality. The introduction is based upon the writings of Fr. Thomas Keating O.C.S.O.
Faciliated by Br. Denis Glesson cfc
Emmaus Retreat Centre
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 Y274
Email : emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Phone: (01) 8700050
