YOUTH RETREATS

Muintearas Íosa, Mhuire agus Iósaef

We are a spiritual family in the traditions of Irish   Monasticism.

One weekend a month we invite young adults (18-38 years) to step aside from our over busy world in order to be still and experience the true meaning of life.

Young people who are committed Catholics and those who are  searching are equally welcome.

We  organise retreats at some of the Irish Monasteries, joining the monks for prayer and holy Mass.

We try to keep a balance between a sense of community/friendship and provision of  personal space for reflection and so we keep the number of retreatants small on a particular weekend.

We celebrate the Eucharist and the Prayer of the Church in joy. Then there is lectio divina (prayerful reading of the Scripture), also some talks from invited speakers. There is a library facility and an opportunity for personal spiritual direction and/or the sacrament of reconciliation for those who wish.

A walk through the countryside is also a welcome possibility.

Cost : a Donation

To make contact:email: youthretreats@gmail.com

                     OR   TEL. SR.ÚNA : 090-6481666

Next retreats in 2011

 9-11 DECEMBER BOLTON ABBEY

What young retreatants have said -

Rose- It was great to get away from the rat race for the weekend. I felt renewed and better able to face back by Sun. afternoon. Joy and happiness come from nourishing your spirit at a retreat.

John- I have met wonderful friends at the retreats. We often meet for coffee in town now. I  am very grateful for this as it is hard to meet genuine friends who are into their faith.

 Welcome   Witamy Fáilte   Bienvenu   Willkommen   

Bernard- Whow! I met my future wife at a retreat. I had almost despaired of meeting a girl who put God first in her life.

Maura- A friend brought me along to a retreat last year and frankly I was not much of a Catholic at the time. I went because I had nothing else on that weekend. I could not believe how happy people were when they got to know Jesus in their lives. Now I am a regular myself.

Sean- I love the variety of speakers. A missionary, a monk, a committed layperson, etc. may come along. This helps one to appreciate the variety of Christian callings and to see where God might be calling me.