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 – Dublin 2018
January
January, 27-28, 2018
Healing and Spirituality
The Twelve-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are a proven spirituality and this programme is for anyone who wants to better understand what a healing spirituality actually involves.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
February
February 17-18, 2018
An Introduction to the Welcoming Prayer
This is really for those with an established contemplative practice, or a practice of centering prayer. The welcoming prayer helps to find God in all aspects of daily living.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
March
March, 10-11, 2018
Trusting in God: Embracing Freedom
At times our view of God can be more weird than it is wonderful. These days offer a gentle and contemporary look at God, science, religion, Church and morality.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
March, 24-25, 2018
A Silent Weekend
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. A spiritual guide will be available should you feel the need to talk confidentially. Otherwise, just give yourself some much needed time to think.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
May
May 20-25, 2018
Heartfulness Retreat (Based upon the work of Fr. Thomas Keating)
As we move inwards on the Christian contemplative journey, we open our hearts and begin to see God everywhere and in everything
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
June
June 12th – June 18th 2018
Centering Prayer A Way of Life
This fully silent retreat is suitable for those new to Centering Prayer or those with an established practice. The retreat will include Lectio Divina and one to one conversations with retreat leaders.
Facilitators: Blanaid Gallagher O.P. Fionnuala Quinn O.P.
Star of the Sea, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo.
http://www.staroftheseacentre.com
Phone: +353 (71) 917 6722.Email mercymullaghmore@eircom.com. email: staroftheseacentre@gmail.com
June, 17-22, 2018
God is Love: The Heart of All Creation
(Based upon the work of Fr. Thomas Keating)
A look at human evolution, Christ, religion, science and the development of consciousness.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
June 24th – June 29th 2018
A Journey into the Heart of All Creation
The retreat offers a vision of hope that at once integrates the sciences, religion and our place in the cosmos
A silent Centering Prayer Retreat. The retreat will include Lectio Divina and one to one conversations with retreat leaders.
Facilitators:Lesley O’Connor and Fionnuala Quinn O.P.
Dominican Retreat Centre Ennismore, Montenotte, Cork
Phone: (021) 450 2520
Email info@ennismore.ie
July
July, 22-27, 2018
The Gift of Life: Life and Living, Death and Dying (Based upon the work of Fr. Thomas Keating)
Offers a vision of hope and a view of reality that counters the cultural belief that death is a tragedy and the end of life.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
September
September, 22-23, 2018
Trusting in God: Embracing Freedom
At times our view of God can be more weird than it is wonderful. These days offer a gentle and contemporary look at God, science, religion, Church and morality.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
October
October 21-22, 2018
An Introduction to Centering Prayer
This programme introduces participants to the practice of centering prayer which can be an important step towards a contemplative lifestyle, personal transformation and a more intimate relationship with the Divine.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
No date arranged
The Spiritual Journey
( Based upon the work of Fr. Thomas Keating)
A comprehensive exploration of the stages of the spiritual journey through discussion of DVDs featuring Fr. Thomas Keating. The course runs for one evening a week over two years.
Facilitator – Br Denis Gleeson cfc
Venue: Emmaus Centre
Tel +353 1 870 0050
Email – emmauscentre@emmauscentre.ie
Address – Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
