Upcoming Programmes
The following are upcoming programmes in Manresa Jesuit Centre of Spirituality. You will find them grouped under the headings of Retreats, Courses and Events. Please don't hesitate to enquire should you not find the details you seek here.
Ignatian Library Book Club
The book club members have read a range of titles over the years and will take up Ronald Rolheiser Seeking Spirituality in September 2017. We will be happy to facilitate additional groups... more
Monday 6 November 2017
Spirituality in Poetry and Song
These workshops 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... moreMonday 6 November 2017
Movies that Matter
The popular Movies that Matter series brings a new selection of films this autumn. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a discussion. For details of the films being... moreWednesday 8 November 2017
Dreams – the Real Agenda
Discover the way dreams point us to places of growth, healing and surprise. Learn the language of dreams, how the symbolic images reveal possibilities; see the connections between the dreams of a... moreWednesday 8 November 2017
Bio-spiritual focusing
Bio-Spiritual Focusing teaches us how to reconnect with our body's consciousness through the 'felt-sense' which is common to all humanity. We learn to recognise the body-feel of being carried in the... moreThursday 9 November 2017
The Call to Reform Series
Five hundred years after Martin Luther’s call to reform in 1517, Christian life remains significantly influenced by him and his contemporaries of 500 years ago.
This series of talks will treat of... moreThursday 9 November 2017
8-day Directed Retreat (10-19 Nov)
The retreatant is offered the opportunity to meet with the director every day, to be accompanied their review of the prayer and reflection. 'Directed' or 'individually guided' retreats have become... moreFriday 10 November 2017 to Sunday 19 November 2017
Oasis Day - 11 November 2017
Step aside from the ordinary into the lovely surroundings of Manresa for an Oasis Day. Each day takes place in an atmosphere of silence and comprises a number of elements: reflections, guided... moreSaturday 11 November 2017
Dreams – the Real Agenda
Discover the way dreams point us to places of growth, healing and surprise. Learn the language of dreams, how the symbolic images reveal possibilities; see the connections between the dreams of a... moreWednesday 15 November 2017
Steps2Serenity: 12 Step Meditation and Prayer Evenings
Manresa offers an 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." For very... moreWednesday 15 November 2017
Bio-spiritual focusing
Bio-Spiritual Focusing teaches us how to reconnect with our body's consciousness through the 'felt-sense' which is common to all humanity. We learn to recognise the body-feel of being carried in the... moreThursday 16 November 2017
Dreams – the Real Agenda
Discover the way dreams point us to places of growth, healing and surprise. Learn the language of dreams, how the symbolic images reveal possibilities; see the connections between the dreams of a... moreWednesday 22 November 2017
Bio-spiritual focusing
Bio-Spiritual Focusing teaches us how to reconnect with our body's consciousness through the 'felt-sense' which is common to all humanity. We learn to recognise the body-feel of being carried in the... moreThursday 23 November 2017
The Call to Reform Series
Five hundred years after Martin Luther’s call to reform in 1517, Christian life remains significantly influenced by him and his contemporaries of 500 years ago.
This series of talks will treat of... moreThursday 23 November 2017
Advent Prayer Evenings
Prepare for Christmas through our sessions of guided prayer on each Tuesday of Advent. These evenings create ‘sacred spaces’ for you to open your heart to the Word of God, helping you to prepare to... moreTuesday 28 November 2017
Dreams – the Real Agenda
Discover the way dreams point us to places of growth, healing and surprise. Learn the language of dreams, how the symbolic images reveal possibilities; see the connections between the dreams of a... moreWednesday 29 November 2017
Advent Weekend Retreat (1-3 Dec)
A retreat in Advent is especially precious as it has become a time with lots to do and much attention to time and dates. This retreat gives some attention to the place of waiting, inviting... moreFriday 1 December 2017 to Sunday 3 December 2017
Advent Triduum (1) (4-8 Dec)
Choose either the first or second week of Advent to spend some time with the seasonal themes. Centered on the themes of Advent and Christmas, and in an atmosphere of silent prayer and reflection,... moreMonday 4 December 2017 to Friday 8 December 2017
Advent Prayer Evenings
Prepare for Christmas through our sessions of guided prayer on each Tuesday of Advent. These evenings create ‘sacred spaces’ for you to open your heart to the Word of God, helping you to prepare to... moreTuesday 5 December 2017
Movies that Matter
The popular Movies that Matter series brings a new selection of films this autumn. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a discussion. For details of the films being... moreWednesday 6 December 2017