Retreat Outline

The retreat starts at 9pm on Friday and finishes on Sunday at 4pm after a coffee/tea break.

Each day there will be Mass, Benediction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, three half hour sessions of guided prayer given by a priest of Opus Dei and a talk by a lay person. 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.

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The retreat will include the following:

• Ample time for personal prayer, reflection, spiritual guidance and the sacrament of confession
• Insightful talks on aspects of the Catholic faith
• Mass and adoration to the Blessed Sacrament

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Theme for the weekend

• Centrality of the Blessed Eucharist: who is Jesus for me and who am I for Jesus?
• Where is God in my everyday life: how can I stay focused on what really matters?
• How best can I prepare for marriage or remain happily married?
• How can I be a better father, son, brother, colleague or friend?

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Who is this retreat for?:

The retreat is for young professional men – finished college and started professional life (mid-to-late 20s / early 30s). Men who:

• Have faith but realise they could deepen it and grow in their friendship with Christ
• Want to be good Catholic men – saints! Saints who embrace their professional life and  family obligations... who love the world but don’t become worldly
• Want to fill the hole in the heart that landing the job they want or having the nicest car doesn’t fill

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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Payment

The price of the retreat is €225 or €78 for students/unemployed which includes meals and accommodation. As part of EU bank security, you will be asked for verification when making any payment online. For this you will need your mobile phone to verify payment when you have inputted your credit card details.

To save your place, please click on the “Book Now” button.

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If you are having trouble booking online, you are welcome to:

a) Email us directly with your request for booking. E: contact@lismullin.ie or call Anne at 087 2502227. You can then pay on your arrival to Lismullin.

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b) Alternatively, you can make a bank transfer to -

Account Name: Fiuntas Centres CLG / Lismullin Conference Centre
Address: Lismullin, Navan, Co Meath. C15 XW40
BIC: AIBKIE2D
IBAN: IE06 AIBK 9321 8334 3401 69

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However, our policy is that no one should be discouraged from attending because of difficulty in paying. If you are unable to pay the full cost, it is sufficient to pay whatever you are able. We are very grateful to those who contribute over and above the cost of the retreat so as to help us continue this policy. You can donate here.

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