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Wellspring – book now to join this gentle day

Our lovely day retreat ‘Wellspring’ is returning in January to offer an oasis in the city, and gentle contemplation amidst the noise and agitation of life. Bookings are limited to 10 people due to space restrictions, so do book your place to avoid disappointment. The day is led by Lydia, Julie and Nathalie who facilitate […]

Be Still & Know returns in 2026

Are you destabilised in yourself due to the instability in the world? Are you in search of something deeper and more meaningful than a shiny resolution? Come along to our lunchtime sessions ‘Be Still and Know’ and turn towards the Prince of Peace. By resting in His Peace, we, in turn, can bring that peace […]

CMHI prayer and Bible verse booklet – now available

We are delighted to launch a new CMHI prayer/Bible verse booklet in response to requests from people who have found our beautiful prayer cards useful, and asked us for something longer. This is a 12-page booklet, in black-and-white for easy printing, that contains beautiful prayers, some familiar friends from the Book of Common Prayer, and […]

Prayer of Examen – CMHI resource

The Examen is a spiritual practice that has been used since the 16th century. CMHI provides you with a gentle, Anglican, version. In this prayer, we notice God’s presence, and name it, at both the joyful and the sorrowful times. Like other forms of contemplative prayer, using the Examen practice regularly may aid you in […]

Healing Prayer Group booklet

We are delighted to make a new version of our guidelines and help for Healing Prayer Groups available, so if your parish is planning to set up such a group, or revive one that’s dormant, or is looking for help and ideas for your existing group, then our booklet is just what you need. It’s […]

Windows of Waiting

Windows of light for waiting hearts Advent is a season of watching and waiting. Through Windows of Waiting, you will receive twelve gentle reflections by email, or WhatsApp. This mix of prayers, poems, guided meditations, and creative ideas will help you to rest, reflect, and prepare room for the coming of Christ this Christmas. Make space […]

Reading by Candlelight – Advent book group

As darkness moves towards light, you are warmly invited to join the Church’s Ministry of Healing: Ireland for a reflective Advent reading group. Sign up for one week or more, and, best of all, we will send you the texts, so you don’t have to buy any books! Book via Eventbrite HERE, or if you […]

Unwrapping the Gift: Advent quiet day

Unwrapping the Gift: a Retreat of Prayer and Presence Sat 22 Nov 2025, 10am-4pm, The Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght You are warmly invited to join us for this gentle. creative, quiet day, as we pause, rest, and replenish ourselves in God’s love. The day offers: silence; scripture prompts; centring prayer; story-telling; poetry and reflections; creative practices; […]

Under the Tree is back!

Under the Tree: nature connection and scripture circle A session in nature, slowing down, noticing what’s here and turning towards the wisdom held in scripture together Tuesday, September 30 · 7 – 8:30pm Book your place by clicking HERE Join Lydia from the Church’s Ministry of Healing: Ireland and Julie from the Bible Society Ireland […]

Online lunchtime pauses – Be Still and Know

30 minutes. Silence. Scripture. Contemplative Prayer. Quiet Companionship – with God, with self, with others, with the here and now. Turning our attention simultaneously to less and to More. BE STILL AND KNOW – MONDAY LUNCHTIME, ON ZOOM Starts 8 Sept, and runs for the next 3 weeks. Time: 1.15 – 1.45pm Book your place […]