Wednesday, Jan 9
A BREATHING SPACE

Saturday, Jan 12
DAY FOR YOURSELF Valuing yourself again for the first time 10.00am-4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. €50 Bernadette Toal & John Byrne.

Sunday, January 13
READING VATICAN II—Gaudium et Spes (The Church in the Modern World).
Join a discussion group studying this document. In this session we will be looking at the the first part of this document (Nos.1-32). 12.15-1.30pm. The session is open to all and there is no charge. To get the most out of the discussion please read the relevant section of the document in advance of the meeting. Fr. Further information contact John Byrne in Orlagh.

Friday, Jan 18
EXPLORING FAITH THROUGH FILM: The Decalogue I (Krzysztof Kieslowski). Watch the film, have a snack and enjoy a discussion with Kieran O'Mahony. (7.00-9.30pm) €10. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Thursday Jan 24
The start of an 8-week COURSE IN MINDFULNESS. Eight successive Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.30pm, and a full day session on Sunday, March 3. (N.B. The date of this full-day session has been changed from the one in our printed programme). €200 for the course. Louis Heath. Applications for this course should be made directly to Louis Heath Tel 086 825 6823 Email louisheath@eircom.net For further information see www.karunamindfulness.org

Friday, January 25
READING SAINT MARK'S GOSPEL IN GREEK Sr. Carmel McCarthy resumes her course in Biblical Greek. The course will run for eight weeks from 11.00-12.30 each Friday morning and is open to all who have some basic knowledge of Biblical Greek. (€10 per session)

Sunday, Feb 3
THE BODY OF CHRIST An afternoon of reflection and prayer for Ministers of the Eucharist. 2.30-5,30 €15 John Byrne and Bernadette Toal

Saturday, Feb 9
DAY FOR YOURSELF The God of surprises; dealing with the unexpected 10.00am-4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. €50 Bernadette Toal & John Byrne.

Monday 11,18,25
PRIESTHOOD—New Testament Perspectives Three Monday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm €10 per session Kieran O’Mahony

Wednesday, Feb 13
A BREATHING SPACE

Friday, Feb 15
EXPLORING FAITH THROUGH FILM: Silence (Pat Collins). Watch the film, have a snack and enjoy a discussion with Kieran O'Mahony. (7.00-9.30pm) €10. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Sunday, Feb 17
YOU HAVE THE MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE An afternoon of reflection and prayer for Ministers of the Word. 2.30-5.50 €15 John Byrne and Bernadette Toal

Tuesday 19, 26 & Mar 5
ABRAHAM AND OUR ANCESTORS IN FAITH: Key Moments in Genesis 12-50. Three Tuesday evenings (7.30-9.30pm) €10 per session Sr. Carmel McCarthy

Sunday, Feb 24
READING VATICAN II—Gaudium et Spes (The Church in the Modern World).
Join a discussion group studying this document. In this session we will be looking at paragraphs 33-62 this document. 12.15-1.30pm. The session is open to all and there is no charge. To get the most out of the discussion please read the relevant section of the document in advance of the meeting. For further information contact John Byrne in Orlagh. On-line study guides are available on request.

Friday, Mar 8 EXPLORING FAITH THROUGH FILM: Le Quattro Volte (Michelangelo Frammartino) Watch the film, have a snack and enjoy a discussion with Kieran O'Mahony. (7.00-9.30pm) €10. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Saturday, Mar 9
DAY FOR YOURSELF When the penny drops: insights that change life 10.00am-4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. €50 Bernadette Toal & John Byrne.


Sunday, Mar 10
SCRIPTURE DAY “Father, forgive them”: reflections on the Passion according to Luke €55 Sean Goan

Tuesday, Mar 12, 19, & 26
WOMEN MYSTICS
Three Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30 €10 per session
Mar 12: Michael Miners speaks about TERESA OF AVILA
Mar 19: Annetta Maguire speaks about JULIAN OF NORWICH
Mar 26: Bernadette Flanagan speaks about HILDEGARD OF BINGEN (This replaces the previously advertised session on Mechtild of Magdeburg which had to be cancelled owing to the unavailability of the speaker)

Wednesday, Mar 13
A BREATHING SPACE

Wednesday 13 - Wednesday 20
TWELVE STEPS RETREAT led by Pat & Bob Johnson, USA Contemplative Outreach. For further details and booking, contact Eileen at        contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com,   or visit the website. www.contemplativeoutreachireland.com

Thursday, Mar 28 – Sunday, Mar 31
HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM RETREAT €200 (residential) Orlagh Team Members

Wednesday, Apr 19
A BREATHING SPACE

Saturday, Apr 13
DAY FOR YOURSELF Dealing with life’s disappointments 10.00am-4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. €50 Bernadette Toal & John Byrne.

Thursday, Apr 18 (Extra - in response to demand. Places limited. Book early)
The start of an 8-week COURSE IN MINDFULNESS. Eight successive Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.30pm, and a full day session on Saturday, May 25. €200 for the course. Louis Heath. Applications for this course should be made directly to Louis Heath Tel 086 825 6823 Email louisheath@eircom.net. For further information see www.karunamindfulness.org


Sunday, Apr 28
WE GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS An afternoon of reflection and prayer for Ministers of the Eucharist. 2.30-5,30 €15 John Byrne and Bernadette Toal

Wednesday, May 8
A BREATHING SPACE - for people who need a break in a busy life. An opportunity for a few hours of quiet relaxation in the peaceful environment of Orlagh. 10.00am-1.00pm with the option of staying on for lunch at 1.00pm. €15 (without lunch) or €25 (with lunch). Led by Bernadette Toal and John Byrne

Saturday, May 11
DAY FOR YOURSELF Facing the future with hope 10.00am-4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. €50 Bernadette Toal & John Byrne.

Saturday, May 18
PENTECOST VIGIL (no charge)

Sunday, May 19
SPEAK, LORD, YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING An afternoon of reflection and prayer for Ministers of the Word. 2.30-5.30 €15 John Byrne and Bernadette Toal

Friday, May 31-Sunday June 2 CANCELLED
WEEKEND CONTEMPLATION RETREAT led by Martin Laird (author of Into the Silent Land, and A Sunlit Absence). Friday 6pm-Sunday 4pm. €160 (residential), €110 (non-residential) CANCELLED
We regret to inform you that the weekend retreat due to be led by Martin Laird in May has been cancelled.This is due to his commitments at home in the U.S.A. which are more demanding than he anticipated and make it impossible for him to leave for Europe as early as he had planned in May.

Saturday, June 8
DAY FOR YOURSELF: The power of compassionate living. 10.00am-4.30pm with the option of staying on for Mass at 4.30. €50 Bernadette Toal & John Byrne.

Monday-Friday, June 17-21
ORLAGH BIBLE WEEK—watering the roots of faith: Moses (Deuteronomy); Jesus (Mark), and Paul (Galatians)
Sean Goan, Carmel McCarthy and Kieran O'Mahony. Monday 10am-Friday 2pm. €375 (residential); €220 (non-residential)

Sunday-Saturday, August 4-10
6 DAY LECTIO DIVINA AND CHRISTIAN MEDITATION RETREAT—"Who do you say I am?": coming to faith in Jesus. Sunday 6pm-Saturday 2pm. John Byrne, Kieran O'Mahony and Bernadette Toal. €425 (residential)




SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, 10th September - Tuesday 17th September
CENTERING PRAYER INTENSIVE RETREAT
For further details and booking, contact Eileen at        contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com,   or visit the website. www.contemplativeoutreachireland.com


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