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.
4-Day Preached Retreat - Good News of Great Joy (Michael Drennan SJ) (17-22 Feb)
The Gospel of St. Luke is one of compassion, of bringing Good News to the poor, with prayer having a significant place in the life and ministry of Jesus. The retreat will offer reflections on... more
Sunday 17 February 2019 to Friday 22 February 2019
Sitting in Silence
Join a group for some silent time in Manresa - silence will be held between 6 and 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to come at 5:45 p.m. to find out more or for a brief introduction.
Wednesday 20 February 2019
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 20 February 2019
Reading the Wisdom of Your Body: BioSpiritual Book-Study Course
In this eight-week in-depth study we will explore the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing, based on the book Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection Within Christian Spirituality, written by Fr.... more
Thursday 21 February 2019
Graduates’ Day February 2019 -Safeguarding and spiritual direction
The formal input on this Graduate Day will be in the morning only. Participants are welcome to depart after lunch or even more welcome to take an ‘oasis afternoon’. Members of the Retreat Team... more
Saturday 23 February 2019
Sitting in Silence
Join a group for some silent time in Manresa - silence will be held between 6 and 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to come at 5:45 p.m. to find out more or for a brief introduction.
Wednesday 27 February 2019
Reading the Wisdom of Your Body: BioSpiritual Book-Study Course
In this eight-week in-depth study we will explore the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing, based on the book Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection Within Christian Spirituality, written by Fr.... more
Thursday 28 February 2019
4-Day Preached Retreat - A Company of Witnesses (Brendan Comerford SJ) (3-8 Mar)
Reflect on the lives of some courageous Christian witnesses from very different eras in the history of the Church – Saint Jane de Chantal; Mary Ward; Brother Roger of Taizé; St John XXIII and the... more
Sunday 3 March 2019 to Friday 8 March 2019
Lenten 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 seven as... moreTuesday 5 March 2019
Sitting in Silence
Join a group for some silent time in Manresa - silence will be held between 6 and 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to come at 5:45 p.m. to find out more or for a brief introduction.
Wednesday 6 March 2019
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 6 March 2019
Reading the Wisdom of Your Body: BioSpiritual Book-Study Course
In this eight-week in-depth study we will explore the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing, based on the book Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection Within Christian Spirituality, written by Fr.... more
Thursday 7 March 2019
Spiritual Direction (Second Year) [2017-2019]
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 8 March 2019 to Sunday 10 March 2019
Spiritual Direction (First 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 first year of the course there is a focus on deepening your... more
Friday 8 March 2019 to Sunday 10 March 2019
Lenten 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 seven as... moreTuesday 12 March 2019
Reading the Wisdom of Your Body: BioSpiritual Book-Study Course
In this eight-week in-depth study we will explore the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing, based on the book Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection Within Christian Spirituality, written by Fr.... more
Thursday 14 March 2019
Díseart Lae - 16 Márta 2019
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 16 March 2019
Lenten 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 seven as... moreTuesday 19 March 2019
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 20 March 2019
Reading the Wisdom of Your Body: BioSpiritual Book-Study Course
In this eight-week in-depth study we will explore the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing, based on the book Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection Within Christian Spirituality, written by Fr.... more
Thursday 21 March 2019