tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091756463128804432.post8431954760855778861..comments2024-03-27T02:55:10.109-07:00Comments on Irish Papist: Longing for RetreatMaolsheachlannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09406722311993627528noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091756463128804432.post-78689076233689730412022-07-11T02:31:49.868-07:002022-07-11T02:31:49.868-07:00I remember being in Cobh convent for the first Fri...I remember being in Cobh convent for the first Friday. The locals do Alliance to the Two Hearts overnight. Nothing quite like being fed tea and jam sandwiches at 2am by the salt of the earth locals then right all done back to Chapel for another 3 hours. It was so lovely to see the Faith in practice, gave me sustenance,that was lay led and far from kooky. Even get yourselves down there for a First Friday, see if it's still running though beforehand. Sinéad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091756463128804432.post-11661105899731543402022-07-11T01:11:07.429-07:002022-07-11T01:11:07.429-07:00Thanks Sinéád. Some interesting options there. We ...Thanks Sinéád. Some interesting options there. We DID go on pilgrimage to Knock with a parish in Ballymun a few years ago and I'm very grateful for that, first time I was there. Going abroad seems unlikely but Louth sounds like it might be do-able. Thanks so much.Maolsheachlannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406722311993627528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7091756463128804432.post-11117309113869335752022-07-10T12:29:20.046-07:002022-07-10T12:29:20.046-07:00I remember spending 3 weeks a few years ago with t...I remember spending 3 weeks a few years ago with the Cistercians in Louth I think. No guidance, just Mass, nature, books, The Office, chats with the Guestmaster and guests at table staying a few days and getting to know them briefly. It was an eye opener into the lives of others and me. Ditto the Benedictines in Cobh. Terrible singers, fierce holy women. You could go on a pilgrimage with a parish. I still have a friend I made 5 years ago when I went to Fatima. There were talks every evening. Or do a study course with The Aquinas Institute. Otherwise maybe look to the UK for a couples retreat? Just some ideas to ponder. The main thing is it's the memories I have from people I meet that stay with me. Likely your marriage course was for ye and God. All the above is for ye to look up and around. Sinéad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com