In collaboration with Mercy International Association we wish to bring to your attention the following Retreat opportunities that may assist you on your journey.

Contemplative Practices Weekend

‘Come away with me to a quiet place and rest for a while.’ Mark 6: 31

Take some time away in preparation for Easter and reconnect with the silence within. This short retreat will explore a variety of contemplative practices – guided meditation; lectio divina; visio divina; centering prayer; contemplative walk – while also providing time and space for personal reflection. Spiritual direction will be available.

Facilitated by Máire Hearty rsm

Friday 31st March – Sunday 2nd April

Residential: 280 euro (Accommodation and all meals provided)

Non-residential: 90 euro (Lunch provided) RSVP: programmes@mercyinternational.ie

Mercy International Centre, 64a Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2

 

Spirituality Renewal Retreat

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matt 11: 28

Step away from the busyness of life and reconnect with who you are in God.

This gentle 5 day retreat will consist of reflection on scripture; guided meditation; art journaling; personal time and space and spiritual accompaniment. Refresh your spirit, re-discovering balance and wholeness in the gentleness of silence.

Facilitated by Máire Hearty rsm

Sunday 23rd – Friday 28th April

Residential: 575 euro (Accommodation and all meals provided)

Non-residential: 290 euro (Lunch provided) RSVP: programmes@mercyinternational.ie

Mercy International Centre, 64a Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2

 

Catherine’s Suscipe: Prayer of a Social Mystic

Sunday 21st May – Friday 26th May

Catherine McAuley was a social mystic – a woman whose spirituality had direct social implications for the people of her day. We too are social mystics with those we serve through our ministries impacted by our own spirituality. During this guided retreat we will explore Catherine’s Suscipe – her great prayer of surrender – listening attentively with the ‘ear of our hearts’ to the fresh and encouraging words she wishes to share with us. Renewed and refreshed in Mercy, we will go forth to face the issues of our own time with Catherine’s depth of imagination and courage.

Facilitated by Sr. Mary Pat Garvin rsm

Residential: 575 euro (Accommodation and all meals provided)

Non-residential: 290 euro (Lunch provided)

Venue: Mercy International Centre, 64a Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. To register please email: programmes@mercyinternational.ie