Home Make a Donation Prayer Requests Read your Prayers Request a Prayer About Us The work we do Where we work Society Members Our History St. Patrick Directions to Kiltegan You Have a Call Working for Justice Come Rest Awhile Slí an Chroí Tearmann Spirituality Centre (Glendalough) Africa Magazine Contents Selected Articles Order your Magazine Cards United States United Kingdom Ireland Publications Useful Links Contact Details          Tearmann Spirituality Centre (Glendalough)        A Return to Roots        At the beginning of the 21st century in the midst of the communications revolution, many people are experiencing feelings of disconnection and alienation. One result of this is a growing desire to rediscover roots and live in a more soulful way. In Ireland this search for soul is often expressed in what has come to be known as Celtic spirituality.        The Celtic people chose places of great natural energy and beauty for their sacred sites and settlements. The lakes and valleys of Glendalough in County Wicklow hold a special place in Irish spiritual tradition going back to the sixth century monastic foundation of St. Kevin and beyond.        Since that time and right up to the present day, thousands of pilgrims and visitors have been drawn to its unique surroundings in search of peace, healing and meaning in life. Many people who come to stay for a while find they go away again feeling more connected within themselves and with their God.          The "Sanctuary"          Traditionally monasteries provided a sanctuary and safe place for pilgrims. Situated on the side of Brockagh hill overlooking the valley of Glendalough is Tearmann (sanctuary) Spirituality Centre.        Along the valley floor, below the house, the Glendassan river flows, having made its way past the remains of the old monastic city. Built in 1865 as the first National school in Glendalough, the house became a hostel for visitors in the 1930's. In recent years it was converted into five comfortable self-catering apartments which can accommodate at least nine people at any one time. The Centre provides a peaceful and prayerful space for people to spend time reviewing their faith and life story.               Peace and Rest        The ethos is the Celtic/Christian tradition but it is a quiet place of reflection and rest that welcomes all soul seekers. Retreats of varying lengths are offered according to need. Day walkabouts are also available to groups not resident at the Centre.        People in residence are welcome to meet in the morning for meditation and introduction to a theme for the day, and in the evening for sharing and Eucharist.        The whole experience is an integrated linking of personal life journey with the bigger story as expressed in the environment, tradition, history, legend and spirituality of the valley.        The director and founder of Tearmann Spirituality Centre is Fr. Michael Rodgers, a member of St. Patrick's Missionary Society who spent twenty years working in Kenya before returning home to serve on the General Council of the Society from 1984 to 1990. He began living and working in Glendalough in 1992 as a result of the soul search for his own roots.               What's on offer at the Centre? Six day retreats Weekends Ideal for small groups working together for a few days. One to Three month stay (by arrangement) Four comfortable, spacious self-catering apartments (nine bedrooms - seven en-suite) Walkabouts for groups Cassettes, CDs, craft material and books on the Celtic tradition available for the use of the retreatants. Charges:        Walkabouts by arrangement Enquiries and Bookings:        Fr. Michael Rodgers, Brockagh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.        Tel. / Fax. From Ireland: (0404) 45208 International: +353-404-45208        www.tearmann.ie e-mail: micr@eircom.net (please note your address with enquiry)                        St. Patrick's Missionary Society - Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow        Tel: 059 6473600        Fax: 059 6473622        Email: spsgen@iol.ie Powered by: go2web