“No algorithm can ever substitute an embrace, a glance, a true encounter, neither with God, nor our friends, nor our family.” - Pope Leo XIV

Theme:  Discovering the richness of our humanity through Christ

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Outline

The retreat starts at 7:30pm on Friday with a buffet meal and finishes on Sunday at 5pm.

Each day there will be Mass, Benediction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, three half hour sessions of guided prayer called meditations given by the priest and talks by lay people. You will also have the opportunity to go to confession and avail of spiritual direction. You can choose to attend all or only some of the activities on offer.

This Retreat is also an opportunity to gain a Plenary Indulgence for the Holy Souls.

The retreat will include the following

• Ample time for personal prayer, reflection, confession and spiritual direction
• Centrality of the Eucharist
• Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction
• Insightful talks on aspects of the Catholic faith.

Key ideas running through the retreat:

• We are more than what we produce,  we are created for communion
• We are relational beings, made for wonder and creativity
• What we love shapes who we become, our loves gradually mould us
• Our ultimate fulfillment is found in God.

“In the era of artificial intelligence, when human dignity is threatened by new forms of dehumanization, ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human” - Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas, May 2026

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Payment

The Standard price of the retreat is €232.

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Facilities

• You will have your own room with en-suite bathroom. Sheets and towels provided
• All meals are provided, and you can make a cup of tea/coffee any time you wish
• A full library of spiritual books available to you while you are doing the retreat
• You can go for walks in the beautiful grounds

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