14th January - Saturday
Holistic Spirituality Programme continuing monthly until May

8 Tuesday mornings in January /February/March
Starting 24th of January - 13th March 10.30 – 12.30pm
“The Way I See it” Personal development through Art
Facilitator:  Mary Conroy  - a qualified art teacher, trained in personal development, group facilitation and the creative arts.

8 Friday mornings in January/February/March
From 27th January - 16th March 10am – 12 noon 
Fullness of Life - An eight week human-spiritual development programme based on a book by Sr. Kathleen O' Sullivan S.S.L. "Light out of darkness".
Directed by: Flo Fitzgerald OCDS

8 Thursdays in February/March from 9th February - 29th March
10a.m. - 12.30/ Evenings 7p.m. - 9.30p.m.
Mindfulness - An instructive course in Stress Reduction & Relaxation.
Directed by: Timothy Sweeney

10th February – Friday  10.00am – 4.00pm
Loss and Healing
While the heart grieves for that which it has lost, the spirit dances for that which it has found.  Directed by: Fr. Jim Cogley

15th February Wednesday  10.30am – 4.30pm
Your life as a Sacred Journey – an invitation to reflect on your life using the supportive words of Joshua 1:9 "Do not be discouraged for I am with you..."  
Facilitated by:   Tessie Murray 

25th February -  Saturday 
Day of Reflection for Students of the Priory Institute

3 Mondays - 27th February/5th March/12th March 7.30p.m. - 9p.m.
Eucharist:  Journeying with Body of Christ; Communion with self, others, all creation.
Directed by:  Retreat Team

2nd March - 4th March   Lenten Weekend Retreat 
"It's Spring - beloved Come Away" – And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so?  I did.  And what did you want?  To call myself beloved on the earth
(Raymond Carver)
Directed by:  Ruth Patterson. - Ruth is a Presbyterian Minister with over 20 years experience in parish ministry, retreats and conferences throughout Ireland and abroad.

4 Wednesday morningsfrom 7th March - 28th March 
10.30am – 12.30pm 
“Opening the door”  - the Journey inward  
4 mornings of Scripture-based input on the journey of becoming who I am called to be.
Facilitated by:  Ann Coughlan RSM

5th April - 8th April 
Easter Triduum
Journeying with Jesus through death and resurrection
Directed by: Retreat Team

28th April - Saturday 10.30a.m. - 4.30p.m        
"Cultivating Mindfulness and Compassion"
Directed by:  Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy - Sr. Stanislaus is author of Gardening the Soul, Seasons of the Day etc & is one of Ireland's best known social innovators. 

30th April - 3rd May
Cork & Ross Diocesan Retreat

 
4th May - 6th May 
Serenity Weekend Retreat

11th May - Friday 10.30a.m. - 4.30p.m. 
"A vision for life and work - transformational leadership"
Leading and working with values, vision and spirituality in a changing society.  Participants will be guided towards enhanced awareness and practical skills in developing an inner motivation and a sense of purpose in work and in life.
Facilitator:  Anne Boylan and Martina Lehane Sheehan
(Cost €55 including lunch) 

11th May - 13th May
Beginning Experience Weekend

14th May - 20th May 
Foyer of Light, Charity & Love - 5 Day Silent Retreat
Theme:  "If you but knew the gift of God..."   
Directed by:  Fr. Kilian Byrne

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Summer Programme 2012

  16th June - Saturday
"I will give you ointment for your eyes - that you may see."
Our lives are readically transformed when we begin to understand Incarnation in a new light - so as to see God's presence in everyone and every place, but especially and first, in the shadows and light within our own hearts.
Directed by: Fr. Daniel O' Leary

17th June - 23rd June
“I will give you ointment for your eyes...”
Directed by: Fr. Daniel O' Leary

24th June - 30th June          
“The middle years”
A time of lost youth or of opening to another life that's "wide and timeless" (RM Rilke)
Bishop Brendan Comiskey SSCC

1st July - 7th July
“Who humbled Himself to share in our humanity?" 
This retreat takes 10 prayers fo the Mass and explores how they open to us the mystery of the Lord, gathering us and feeding us. 
Facilitated by: Fr Terence Crotty OP.  Fr. Crotty teaches Sacred Scripture - recently finished Doctorate having studied in Rome Jerusalem and Switzerland.

1st - 7th July 
“Surprised by Joy"!
We will explore current research on what brings "happiness" from the field of positive psychology and integrate the findings with spirituality, scripture and the writings of the mystics (Input, mindfulness meditation, ritual)  
Facilitated by:  Martina Lehane Sheehan - Martina is an accrerdited counsellor, Psychotherapist & Spiritual Director - has facilitated Retreats and Workshops for the past 20 years and is currently Director of Retreats and Programmes in Ennismore.

8th July - 14th July 
Divine Mercy
The only adequate way of approaching reality, of approaching our life, is through a gift that comes to us through the mercy of God. 
Directed by:  Fr. John Harris OP.  Fr. Harris is presently the Regent of Studies for the Irish Dominican Province, and gives retreats throughout Ireland and in various other countries. 
 

15th July - 21st July 
“If you are not happy, who is to blame"
We will explore the saying "It is not people and circumstances which make us happy or unhappy but the way we choose to see these!.  using film and song, poetry and story, i magery and sayings we will explore what the gospels (John 15: 9 -12) have to say.
Directed by:  Peter Hannan SJ

22nd July - 28th July ( Directed Retreat)                          
Individually guided retreat (Max 7)   
Anne Alcock

22nd July - 28th July (Directed Retreat)
Individually guided retreat (Max 6)

"When you seek me with all your heart I will let you find me, it is Yahweh who speaks" (Jer. 29:13)
Facilitated by:  Frank Downes OP - Please bring your Bible 

29th July - 4th August 
"The morning star which never sets"
A retreat on Gospel hope for our times.
Directed by :  Fr. Stephen Cummins OP
Fr. Stephen is a Dominican Friar with vast experience in pastoral work in Ireland and overseas. 

29th July - 4th August 
"Create your own Icon"
 Iconography invites us into an inner world illuminated by divine light.  In the six day course participants will engage in the techniques of icon painting and each will create their own icon. All materials will be provided.
Facilitated by:  Mihai Cucu - Mihai was born in Romania where he studied for five years in the University of Fine Arts "George Enescu".  His works are in  private collections around the world including Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Romania and America.

12th August - 18th August 
Journey to the Cross with Christ in the Gospel of St. Mark
Directed By:  Fr. Benedict Hegarty OP
Fr. Benedict has lectured on Biblical and Ecumenical Studies in many Centres including Mater Deir, Kimmage and Milltown Inst.    

25th August - Saturday
Day of Reflection for Students of the Priory Institute

All 6 days retreats commence Sunday evening at 8.00pm, and finish after lunch on Saturday.

 Autumn Programme 2012

15th September - Saturday
Holistic Spirituality (New Programme)

12th October - Friday 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Intergenerational Healing
Directed by:  Fr. Jim Cogley

10th November - Saturday 10.00 - 4.00p.m.
Coping with loss - day of healing for the bereaved 
Directed by:  Pat Sheehan

November 30th - December 2nd 
Advent Weekend
Directed by:  Fr. Stephen Cummins OP

Vouchers available at Reception in values of €25 & €50 redeemable towards any of the events on our programme.

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