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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Government directive applies until Monday 8 June 2020.
Manresa is currently not open to the public. A minimal staff works following the guidelines and expectations published by... more
Friday 13 March 2020 to Monday 8 June 2020
To love the Earth (Brendan Comerford SJ) <Online>
We have only begun to love the Earth
Denise Levertov
Poets help us to notice beauty in the commonplace. Brendan Comerford SJ will guide your reflection on ... more
Monday 1 June 2020 to Saturday 6 June 2020
4-day Directed Retreat (7-12 Jun) <Online>
During an online directed retreat, the retreatant will be offered the opportunity to meet with the director every day (using video-conferencing), to be accompanied in their review of their prayer and... more
Sunday 7 June 2020 to Friday 12 June 2020
8-day Directed Retreat (14-23 Jun) <Online>
During an online directed retreat, the retreatant will be offered the opportunity to meet with the director every day (using video-conferencing), to be accompanied in their review of their ... moreSunday 14 June 2020 to Monday 22 June 2020
6-day Directed Retreat (26 Jun-03 Jul) <Online>
During an online directed retreat, the retreatant will be offered the opportunity to meet with the director every day (using video-conferencing), to be accompanied in their review of their prayer and... moreFriday 26 June 2020 to Thursday 2 July 2020
Being at Home with Mary (Aileen Murphy RLR) <Online>
Pope Francis encourages us to pray with Mary, to draw on traditional devotions, to pray as a Christian family in solidarity with our suffering world during this time of global pandemic.
No matter... moreWednesday 1 July 2020
To love the Earth (Brendan Comerford SJ) <Online>
We have only begun to love the Earth
Denise Levertov
Poets help us to notice beauty in the commonplace. Brendan Comerford SJ will guide your reflection on the lives and... moreWednesday 1 July 2020
Díseart Lae - 29 Lúnasa 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 August 2020
Spiritual Direction (First Year) [2020-2022]
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 4 September 2020 to Sunday 6 September 2020
Spiritual Direction (Second 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 second year of the course central aspects of spiritual... more
Friday 4 September 2020 to Sunday 6 September 2020
8-day Directed Retreat (06-15 Sep)
The retreat's days of Individual guidance help you to recognise and attend to where God is in your life. The directed retreat is intended to create an environment where you can meet God intimately... moreSunday 6 September 2020 to Tuesday 15 September 2020
Oasis Day - 19 September 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 19 September 2020
Spiritual Direction (First Year) [2020-2022]
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 2 October 2020 to Sunday 4 October 2020
Spiritual Direction (Second 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 second year of the course central aspects of spiritual... more
Friday 2 October 2020 to Sunday 4 October 2020
8-day Directed Retreat (09-18 Oct)
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 9 October 2020 to Sunday 18 October 2020
Oasis Day - 24 October 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 24 October 2020
3-day Directed Retreat (25-29 Oct)
A directed (individually guided) retreat gives space and time to deepen one’s friendship with Jesus Christ. This is sought mainly by meeting the Lord in sacred scripture with the... more
Sunday 25 October 2020 to Thursday 29 October 2020
Spiritual Direction (First Year) [2020-2022]
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 November 2020 to Sunday 8 November 2020
Spiritual Direction (Second 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 second year of the course central aspects of spiritual... more
Friday 6 November 2020 to Sunday 8 November 2020