Our Lady of Silence Abbey
Ireland
13 to 17 August 2025
The retreat is held in Italian and English and offers
a harmony between monastic prayer and the nourishment of the soul.
Among the activities offered are:
Monastic liturgy
Participation in lectures on the mystical life
The experience of silence and guided meditation
Tour of the Abbey
Walks around the Abbey grounds
Each day is structured to offer a unique experience for nurturing your soul.
Imagine praying together with Cistercian monks
participating in the harmony of their liturgy
The golden sunlight, filtering through the stained glass windows, warms your heart as you chant.
This dream can become a reality with our retreat in Ireland from 13th to 17th August 2025.
A unique experience designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit, immersed in a profoundly contemplative atmosphere among the gentle hills and enchanted forests of Ireland.
The heart of this retreat is the nurturing of your inner harmony.
True harmony comes from within, and this retreat offers experiences that can deepen it.
Live different spiritual moments with Gregorian chants, walks in nature, guided meditations,
liturgical times, and mystical reflections.
Our goal is to foster a profound inner transformation that can rejuvenate your life.
One of the most rewarding aspects of the retreat is the sense of friendship among the participants.
You will meet people who share your way of "feeling" the spiritual life and your same intention
of
harmony, growth, and awareness.
The friendships you cultivate during these days will be a source of inspiration and support,
extending beyond the retreat.
The retreat at Our Lady of Silence Abbey offers a unique opportunity
to experience the pinnacle of spiritual life while focusing on your inner transformation.
Due to limited availability, we strongly encourage you to reserve your place promptly.
By participating in the retreat, you will enter the beauty of inner life and embark on a transformative journey
that will leave you inspired, regenerated and inwardly strengthened.
Embark on a transformative five-day journey of prayer, meditation, and inner nourishment,
finding solace in one of Ireland's most enchanting monasteries.
DETAILS
The uniqueness of the retreat lies in the synergy between communal moments and dedicated personal reflection. Specifically, the retreat includes morning communal prayers (Lauds), participation in the Holy Mass and contemplative practices.
The contemplative practices are Lectio Mystica and Guided Meditation. Lectio Mystica is the reading of particularly significant mystical texts. Guided meditation sessions will be held both in the Monastery and in the park. These meditations, through external and internal silence, foster receptivity to Divine silence.
In keeping with the ascetic tradition of mystics, a sober diet is provided. The vegetarian menu, free of alcohol, offers an opportunity for spiritual elevation and a life of simplicity.
All in harmony
The retreat itinerary is designed to offer you a harmony between prayer, meditation, silence, and spiritual growth. Each day begins with communal monastic prayer and continues with theory and practice of the mystical life.
You will have plenty of time to explore the park, visit the monastic shop, and meet the monks of the abbey. The day concludes with guided meditations and evening monastic prayer.
Meals: sobriety and simplicity
Meals will take place in the monastery guesthouse in silence, while listening to a monk reading a passage from Scripture for the group.
The choice of the menu, vegetarian and free of alcoholic beverages, is in line with an ascetic style, typical of the mystical tradition.
Please request our brochure to learn about the retreat's daily schedule.
WHO FACILITATES THE RETREAT?
Father Raffaele Di Muro, Franciscan priest, professor and scholar of mysticism with expertise in spirituality of saints and spiritual direction. He organises and facilitates spiritual retreats.
Beatrice Carafa d'Andria, Spiritual coach, meditation and mindfulness instructor, a scholar of spirituality, mysticism, and monastic life. She organises and facilitates spiritual retreats.
OUR LADY OF SILENCE ABBEY
THE RETREAT ORGANISER
CITTA’ DELLA MISTICA
The retreat is designed to nurture your inner harmony.
True harmony resides within you, and this retreat offers transformative experiences to cultivate it.
This retreat offers experiences that can profoundly transform you.
Experience intense spiritual moments through Gregorian chants, walks in the park, guided meditations,
Our objective is to guide you towards a deep inner transformation
that will result in a harmonious and peaceful life.
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