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.
Graduates’ Weekend February 2020 - Dynamics in Spiritual Direction
Mike Drennan SJ will address the topic of 'Dynamics in Spiritual Direction', helping us to better understand prayer and the pray-er.
This weekend will have elements familiar to all who have... more
Friday 21 February 2020 to Sunday 23 February 2020
Lent Prayer Evenings
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 can come for any one evening, or all six as you... moreTuesday 25 February 2020
Díseart Lae - 29 Feabhra 2020
Caith lá i Manresa in atmaisféar séamh ciún. Mar "Oasis Day", cuimsíonn lá mar seo roinnt eilimintí: am machnaimh, paidir threoraithe, seal leat féin agus deis chun bualadh le... moreSaturday 29 February 2020
The Gospel in our Time (Michael Drennan SJ) (1-6 March)
The Gospel of Matthew was written for an early Christian community caught in a time of profound transition, where they were striving to remain faithful to their heritage while facing a new and... moreSunday 1 March 2020 to Friday 6 March 2020
Lent Prayer Evenings
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 can come for any one evening, or all six as you... moreTuesday 3 March 2020
Spiritual Direction (Second Year) [2018-2020]
This is, at its core, a formation programme, fostering a reflective approach to life and noticing God at the heart of it.
During the second year of the course central aspects of spiritual... more
Friday 6 March 2020 to Sunday 8 March 2020
Spiritual Direction (First Year) [2019-2021]
This is, at its core, a formation programme, fostering a reflective approach to life and noticing God at the heart of it.
During the first year of the course there is a focus on deepening your... more
Friday 6 March 2020 to Sunday 8 March 2020
Lent Prayer Evenings
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 can come for any one evening, or all six as you... moreTuesday 10 March 2020
Movies that Matter
The popular Movies that Matter series brings a new selection of films this year. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a discussion. For details of the films being shown... moreWednesday 11 March 2020
Oasis Day - 14 March 2020
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 14 March 2020
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 18 March 2020
Pilgrim Ways
Do you think of your life as a journey?
Would you like to reflect on your Camino experience?
Do you find the Camino has some meaning for you?
How might walking make you wise?
The Irish... moreThursday 19 March 2020
Spring Weekend Retreat (20-22 Mar)
This weekend offers a chance to take a cue from the world of nature and to recognise our place in the creation. Drawing on the deep rooted Christian reverence for the earth, Donna Worthington will... moreFriday 20 March 2020 to Sunday 22 March 2020
Lent Prayer Evenings
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 can come for any one evening, or all six as you... moreTuesday 24 March 2020
Lent Prayer Evenings
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 can come for any one evening, or all six as you... moreTuesday 31 March 2020
Movies that Matter
The popular Movies that Matter series brings a new selection of films this year. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by a discussion. For details of the films being shown... moreWednesday 1 April 2020
Holy Week Guided Retreat (03-12 Apr)
The Retreat will enable us to enter fully into the sacred drama of the church's holiest week. We are invited to accompany Jesus, as he reveals the depth and perfection of God's love for us. Michael... moreFriday 3 April 2020 to Sunday 12 April 2020
Oasis Day - 4 April 2020
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 4 April 2020
Lent Prayer Evenings
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 can come for any one evening, or all six as you... moreTuesday 7 April 2020
8-day Directed Retreat (15-24 Apr)
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... moreWednesday 15 April 2020 to Friday 24 April 2020