Fri, 20 Sept
|Glendalough
THE CAVE, THE BLACKBIRD & THE MONSTER
A Journey with the Christian Contemplative, Saint Kevin
Time & Location
20 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Glendalough, Laragh House, Brockagh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
About the event
THE CAVE, THE BLACKBIRD & THE MONSTER | A Journey with the Christian Contemplative, Saint Kevin. AT GLENDALOUGH.
Friday 20th September 2024 10.30am-4pm
Imagine going deeper on a journey with the 6th century Saint Kevin... Just a few minutes from the stunning Monastic Site of Glendalough, Ireland, is the Brockagh Resource Centre (close to Glendalough Hermitages / St Kevin's Church) and it’s here that the day retreat will take place. We will use presentation, music, stillness, discussion, to explore the compelling spirituality of this famous hermit including the profound image of Saint Kevin’s Cave, which offers us rich ground for considering contemplative silence and why our hearts often yearn for stillness. The unforgettable story of Saint Kevin and the Blackbird will be presented through storytelling and we’ll explore questions such as: How does this story show the relationship between prayer and creation and prayer and spiritual birth? Space for inner soul work will be offered; the startling symbol of the monster of the lough can be an aid to looking at our own shadow sides and how we can bring these gently to light as well as noticing the hidden treasures we may carry. The day will end (weather permitting) with prayer in the sacred place of Glendalough itself, at St Kevin’s well.
Venue: Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh House, Ballard, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland A98D3H1
Coffee from 10am, we'll start promptly at 10.30am. The day finishes at 4pm. Please bring a packed lunch. Cost - 70 euros
Getting to Brockagh Resource Centre, (which is in Laragh village, very close to Glendalough Monastic Site). Easily reachable by car and public transport. The nearest train station is Rathdrum, then a short taxi ride to Glendalough. For train times see www.irishrail.ie. You may also wish to take the Glendalough Bus www.glendaloughbus.com or local Link bus number 183. Local Taxis - Glendalough Cabs John Preston: 0879729452 glendaloughcabs@hotel.com www.glendaloughcabs.ie
For bookings, contact retreat leader Donna Worthington: drworthington@live.co.uk