Conference Contributors: Dr Anne-Marie Carlson, (Cambridge), on Thomas Merton, Laurence Freeman, (Director of WCCM), on John Main: Life, Teaching and Legacy, Dr Bernard McGinn, (Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology, University of Chicago), on Praying with the Mystics Today, Mary O’Driscoll, OP, (Angelicum University, Rome), on Listening for God’s Cough (Catherine of Sienna), Dr Fáinche Ryan and Dr Con Casey, (Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin), on Recovering the Book of Kells for Contemplative Prayer. Dr Mark Dooley, (Philosopher, author and journalist), on John Main: Bringing It All Back Home, Laurence Freeman, (Director of WCCM), on John Main and Modern Christian Identity, Dr Noel Keating, (National Coordinator of Christian Meditation Ireland and coordinator of their Meditation with Children Project), on Meditation with Children, Dr Bernard McGinn, (Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology, University of Chicago) continuing his theme of Praying with the Mystics Today, and Dr Barry White, (Director of Quality and Clinical Care at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland), on Meditation & Health.
17-23 September - Email theresawccm@gmail.com for more details
Led by LAURENCE FREEMAN, OSB, Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation
Theme: More than Facebook friends or digital dating, spiritual friendship is an essential element of the human journey.The day’s retreat with Fr. Laurence will lead us to understand this better through his own sharing and by meditators sharing with one another during the day.
Venue: The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan (previously Stillorgan Par Hotel) - There will be free parking in the hotel for those attending
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m (registration from 9.30 a.m.)
Cost: €50 which includes a light lunch - Cheques/postal orders made payable to Christian Meditation Ireland.
EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Please send attached booking form to:-
Eithne White, 12 South Hill Park, Booterstown, Co. Dublin. AP4 YP02
Phone: Landline 01-2882659 Mobile: 086 8176655
Email: eithnewhite12@gmail.com
Public Transport: Buses 46, 46A, 145 stop outside the hotel
Dominican Priory Retreat House, Main St, Tallaght, D24, email: retreathouse@eircom.net, Tel: 01 4048123
Click here for the poster and details
Click here for the registration form
We are happy to announce a gentle, spiritually nourishing weekend of Meditation and Body-Mind Relaxation in Southill Church, Limerick City
Date:2nd to the 4th December 2016, Time: Friday 2nd: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Saturday 3rd: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. (Break for lunch 12.00 to 2.30 pm.)
Sunday 4th: 10.00 am - finishing with Mass at 12.00.
Voluntary contribution accepted
THE ART OF ALLOWING – The Breath in Meditation and in Life
Experience relaxed natural breathing as a way of becoming open to the Holy Spirit. Participants will be helped to become more deeply aware of the ways in which the breath moves within them – and to experience where all of this leads us spiritually.
The weekend will be led by Louis Hughes, a Dominican priest. Louis was a lecturer lectured in theology at Nagpur Seminary in India for several years. Since returning to Ireland he has taught body-mind spirituality, incorporating body and breath awareness, relaxation and centring into Christian meditation and spirituality. His books include Body-Mind Meditation – a Gateway to Spirituality and The Art of Allowing - The Breath in Meditation and in Life.
His website is: www.bodymindmeditation.ie
Tea and coffee will be provided (but bring your own lunch)
Preparation for Christmas can be difficult and stressful, perhaps this time is for you? if so, you will find a big welcome here.
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Sat, 3 December 2016: Day of Talks and Meditation in Cork with Fr. Donagh O'Shea: from 9:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Missionaries' Hall, Western Rd., Cork. Cost €15. Bring a packed lunch. Booking not essential - just turn up on the day. For further information contact Rita Tel.: 021 4292404 or email: 8rroconnell@gmail.com
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St. John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer Ave., Dublin 16.
(By kind permission)
On Friday November 25th at 7.30pm
Fr. Laurence Freeman, OSB
Benedictine Monk & Spiritual Director of
The World Community for Christian Meditation
Come Lord: The Lord Has Come.
-Meditation and how it leads us into the life-transforming mystery in the
small as well as the great events of life
Laurence Freeman is recognised internationally as an author, speaker,
retreat leader and meditation teacher.
www.wccm.org
For Further Information please Call
086 078 6469; 086 316 7847
Buses No. 14; 16; 75 & 116. Ample Parking.
CMI National Retreat Day Saturday 1st October 2016:
"The Four Directions of Christian Contemplation." Click here to download poster for this event.
Cost: €50 including a light lunch - Cheques/Postal Orders made payable please to:-Christian Meditation Ireland.
12 South Hill Park, Booterstown, Co. Dublin. A94 YP02
Phone: Landline: 01-2882659/Mobile: 086-8176655
email: eithnewhite12@gmail.com
Christian Meditation Essential Teaching Weekend: 21st - 23rd October 2016
Please contact Maura McKinney on : +447740718540 email: maura.dagostino@virginmedia.com
Health & Meditation Retreat Bere Island: 09-16 September
Bere Island Festival of Music and Silence 16-18 September
If you register now you will have access to:
Date: Saturday 7th May 2016
Venue: The Portlaoise Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise Town
(beside the Railway Station)
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All who practice Christian Meditation are invited to attend this forum which will hear reports from those on the Board of CMI on their activities over the past two years.
When a survey was undertaken by Stella Gannon and Maria Gavin with the CMI groups around Ireland over the past 18 months, one of the areas identified that many of the groups felt isolated and would like more information and a sense of belonging to the wider group of CMI.
This Forum will be an opportunity to participate more fully and have these questions answered and you are warmly invited to attend.
It will be followed by a short AGM, which is necessary annually to fulfil the obligations of the CMI Board.
There is no fee for this event, but a charge of €10 will apply for a light lunch which will be provided by the hotel.
While payment will be collected on the day, it is important that you book in advance (contact number below) as the hotel requires to be notified of the number attending to accommodate room size and catering.
The Agenda will include 2 meditation sessions, one in the morning and one after lunch.
The Agenda will also include:-
• Input as to the background of the formation of Christian Meditation Ireland Ltd
• Input from the new Company Secretary & Hon. Treasurer on responsibilities of Directors and Members, including a request for persons willing to become members.
• Reports on Meditation & Health Initiative and Meditation & Children initiative.
We would welcome full participation from the attendees on the day with their
comments /suggestions.
For booking please contact:
Eithne White mobile: 086-8176655/ landline; 01-2882659
Email: eithne.white@oceanfree.net
Wednesday, 17th February 2016 | Michael Lane, Practitioner of Meditation, Lawyer, Polymath |
Wednesday, 24th February 2016 | Noreen Mackey, Practitioner of |
| Meditation, Retired Lawyer, Spiritual Director and Retreat Facilitator |
Wednesday, 2nd March 2016 | Mary Garry, Practitioner of |
| Meditation, Trained and Worked with Fr. Pat Murray |
Wednesday, 9th March 2016 | Donagh O’Shea OP/Director |
Sat, 2 April 2016: Day of Talks and Meditation in Cork with Fr. Donagh O'Shea: from 9:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Missionaries' Hall, Western Rd., Cork. Cost €15. Bring a packed lunch. Booking not essential - just turn up on the day. For further information contact Rita Tel.: 021 4292404 or email: 8rroconnell@gmail.com
Sat, 5 December 2015: Day of Talks and Meditation in Cork with Fr. Donagh O'Shea: from 9:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Missionaries' Hall, Western Rd., Cork. Cost €15. Bring a packed lunch. Booking not essential - just turn up on the day. For further information contact Rita Tel.: 021 4292404 or email: 8rroconnell@gmail.com
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 October 2015: “Essential Teaching Weekend” at Ennismore Retreat Centre, Ennismore, Montenotte, Cork. The weekend is suitable for Group Leaders and meditators of at least one year’s practice. The aim of an Essential Teaching Weekend (ETW) is to support and nurture meditators. Given the nature of the weekend, places are limited to 24 participants.
The weekend will provide an opportunity to re-familiarise participants with the core teaching on meditation and how best to present this teaching to various different community groups. The spirit of the weekend is relaxed and friendly yet informative. Participants raise questions, share experience, learn about new aspects of meditation and then put it all together in a way that will enrich and strengthen their practice.
This is a residential weekend, an experience (all be it short) of community and contemplative living.For Enquiries / Booking, contact: Sile O’Connor, 087 6838537 sile.terry@gmail.com
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Sat 26 Sept - Fri 2 October 2015: Healing Silence Retreat - Bere Island
Contact Theresa Hobbs at theresawccm@gmail.com or 086 1621803 for further details and for booking
Thur 27 August - Sun 30 August 2015: Bere Island Festival of Music and Silence
Contact Theresa Hobbs at theresawccm@gmail.com or 086 1621803 for further details and for booking
Venue: Gresham Hotel, Dublin.
Registration: 11 30am
Light lunch: 1.45pm.
Contact: Elizabeth Dinn: elizabethdinn@gmail.com, Tel: 01 2303117
Saturday 25 April 2015: 9.45am - 5pm Day of Recollection with Fr. Donagh O'Shea O.P.
Sacred Heart Missionaries' Hall, Western Rd, Cork.
Offering 15euro.Bring own packed lunch. Tea/Coffee provided.
Parking available in grounds. Prior booking not essential, though helpful.
Enquiries to Anne 021 4312413, or Rita 021 4292404
Sun 29 March - Sun 5 April 2015: Bere Island Easter Meditation Retreat - an interior pilgrimage of the Easter mysteries as they unfold in Holy Week. The Retreat programme includes regular meditation periods, talks by the Benedictine Monk Laurence Freeman, the Easter liturgies with the island people and time for reading, walks and solitude.
Contact Theresa Hobbs at theresawccm@gmail.com or 086 1621803 for further details and for booking and the app can be dowloaded below:
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Saturday 21 March: 11am to 1pm
Informal Group Leaders' Meeting, St. Columba's Parish Centre, Douglas, Cork
Tea/Coffee available from 10am. Prior notice of coming to this meeting ESSENTIAL, as it is primarily for local groups, and space is limited.
Enquiries to Anne 021 4312413, or Rita 021 4292404
John Main Seminar 2015
Saturday 5th November 11.45am
Introductory Talk on Christian Meditation
The Castleblayney Christian Meditation Group is hosting a meeting in Iontas Art Centre, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan with a cuppa and ending by 2pm.
At this meeting a member of Christian Meditation Ireland will lead us in an introduction to and a short practice of Meditation.
All are welcome
Sr Margaret McQuaid, 0863642183
Brother Richard Hendrick OFM will lead a day of meditation and reflection exploring the Christian tradition of meditation and its value in our lives. Brother Richard, who is a priest-friar of the Irish Capuchin Province, has worked extensively with second and third level teaching meditation and giving retreats based on the Christian contemplative tradition.
Venue: The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Parking is available at the hotel for those attending)
Time: 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Booking is essential as the hotel requires exact numbers 7 days in advance.
Please send to:- Eithne White
Public Transport: Dart from Connolly Station to Dun Laoighre Station OR the 46 Bus from O'Connell Street to Dun Laoighre Station plus 5 minute walk to hotel.
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Drumalis Retreat and Conference Centre, Larne, N Ireland,
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While open to all interested in learning to meditate or deepen their practice, this Meditation Retreat has a special focus for those in the medical and caring professions. Please contact Theresa Hobbs on 0861621803 or theresawccm@gmail.com
The third year of this Festival - music & dance workshops, morning and evening music & meditation, talks and discussions, guided walks, evening dances and concerts, local fresh food and drink. Please contact Theresa Hobbs on 0861621803 or theresawccm@gmail.com
The 2016 John Main Seminar will be held at the international home of L’Arche in France. Jean Vanier will speak on the theme of woundedness and enlightenment and will co-lead the pre-seminar retreat with Laurence Freeman OSB. You can participate at this event online.
THE FIRST NATIONAL FORUM & AGM of CMI LTD.
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MEDITATION GROUP (John Main Tradition)
Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24
LENTEN TALKS 8 p.m. each Wednesday
All Welcome
THEME: Your Mercy is Gentle as Silence Be Still and Know that I am God
The talks will end with a Meditative Mass celebrated by Donagh O’Shea OP
(A donation of 5 euros, if possible, would be appreciated)
Contact Niall Charleton 085 7609500
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Bere Island Easter Meditation Retreat - 20-27 March 2016
An interior pilgrimage of the Easter mysteries as they unfold in Holy Week. The Retreat programme includes regular meditation periods, talks by the Benedictine Monk Laurence Freeman, the Easter liturgies with the island people and time for reading, walks and solitude.
Please contact Theresa Hobbs on 0861621803 or theresawccm@gmail.com
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Saturday 30th January, 2016
11.30am-2.30pm
Regional Coordinators meeting
Gresham Hotel Dublin
Contact .text/phone- Elizabeth Dinn 086 8351740
All welcome
Saturday 21st November 2015 – Waiting in Silence
10am - 4pm (Registration from 9.30am)
Pastoral Centre, Church of Our Lady and St. Brendan, Upper Rock Street, Tralee.
Speaker: Dr Stefan Reynolds
Stefan, a retreat leader, is working as Assistant Guest Master at Mount Melleray Abbey. Stefan’s book "Living with the Mind of Christ: Mindfulness in Christian Spirituality" is due for publication in May 2016.
For further information and booking:
Please contact: Sylvia Thompson 085 863 2623 sylviajms11@gmail.com
Ann Fagan 064 6632381 Prior Booking Essential
Cost: €20, or €15 (Concession Rate) incl. tea/coffee
Lunch not included (Bring a packed lunch or eat locally)
Organised by the Kerry Christian Meditation Groups
(John Main Tradition)
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Wednesday 16th December - “All things were still”
An Advent talk by Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB
Venue: The Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Co. Dublin
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Fr. Laurence will explore the inner meaning of Christmas and will include an introduction to the practice of Christian Meditation.
For more details please click here
ALL ARE VERY WELCOME
Monday 9th November 7.30pm to 9.30pm
He will also be giving a talk in Dublin in the Gonzaga College Sandford road Ranelagh cost €20.
Francis was a Cistercian monk for 30 years, he is author of I Am That I Am and is presently completing his second book Fully Human Fully Divine (which is theme of Dublin talk)
His website is www.findinggraceatthecenter.com
Contact: Kate Feehily kmfeehily@eircom.net or 086 2411114
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8th November 2015, 10am to 5pm: Francis Bennett will be giving a day retreat in Star of the Sea Centre Mullaghmore Co Sligo cost €65 including lunch and refreshments.
Rooms are also available in the centre to rent for €35 or €40 (en suite).
Contact: Kate Feehily kmfeehily@eircom.net or 086 2411114
while open to all interested in learning to meditate or deepen their practice, this six day Meditation Retreat has a special focus for those in the medical and caring professions.
Registration: https://io-wccm.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17
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The second year of this Festival - music & dance workshops, morning and evening music & meditation, talks and discussions, guided walks, evening dances and concerts, local fresh food and drink.
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Sunday 24 May 2015: CMI National Retreat Day
Venue: The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m
Cost:€50 which includes a light lunch
Click here for the flyer
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Saturday 18th April: Invitation to all Regional Co-ordinators to attend a meeting for Meditation and Conversation with the National Co-ordinator and Committee.
Start: 12pm - 2.30pm
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Please click here for 2014 Events details
The 2015 John Main Seminar was held in Hamilton, New Zealand and hosted by the New Zealand Community for Christian Meditation.
It took place from 12th to 18th January 2015 at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
For more information, read about it here
