The Power of Presence on Zoom, 17th April 2021

The Power of Presence via Zoom is an opportunity to find rest in God’s presence and restoration of our soul in the midst of worries of life. We would like to invite you to our next session which takes place on Saturday, 17th April 2021 at 11am.

Facilitators are Carol Casey and Dr Iva Beranek.

We will do something slightly different on this day.
Iva will lead an introductory prayer session, and Carol will lead two main prayer session, a Healing Prayer Circle.

Carol explains that this day will be “like taking time to sit by the lake shore with the One who loves us, to Come and Rest“.

Places are limited, so if you would like to attend please register at iva@ministryofhealing.ie.

We will send the Zoom link to those who will attend prior to the session.
There is no cost. We hope you can join us!
All are welcome.

 

 

Online Healing Service, 31st March 2021

CMH:I would like to invite you to our Online Service of Wholeness and Healing during the Holy Week on Wednesday, 31st March 2021 via Facebook live.
The service will be led by Rev Lesley Robinson and start at 12noon.
You can find our Facebook page here: facebook.com/CMHIreland/.
 
If you would like us to pray for someone during the service, please email their first name by Tuesday lunchtime, 30th March 2021, to iva@ministryofhealing.ie.
We hope you can join us.
Be free to let others know.

Lent, when Jesus enters our desert

“The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Psalm 51: 17

These days many people are struggling. Some struggles are common for we all share the human condition. And yet there are struggles that are unique to each individual, because we cannot know what each person is dealing with, unless they tell us about it. I cannot know what you had to deal with in the past year nor what you had to overcome in order to come to this point. But God does. God knows our hearts.

Normally in Lent we say that we join Jesus in the desert. Having gone through a number of lockdowns since March 2020, and being in lockdown – at least in Ireland – still, the image of a desert may not be as inspiring. We have had our shares of the desert moments throughout the year.

Lent also coincides with Spring in Ireland. It order to burst into bloom, flower-seeds need to rest in the dark of the soil, let go of what they know, and embark on the journey of growth. As they do that, gradually small shoots come out on the surface, and with the support of sunshine, water and nutrients, they grow into beautiful flowers.

Can you notice areas in your life that are undergoing a similar journey?

I like to think of Isaiah 61 as we start Lent,
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good need to the poor. He has sent me….. to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”

Jesus is the one who has been anointed & who exchanges the difficult realities into those where His glory shines forth. This is especially true for the Holy Week, so when we come to it this year, let us allow Him to bring healing into our lives and to lead us through our difficulties, towards His glory.

Until then, it may be helpful to look at this Lent this way: not that we are joining Jesus in the desert but instead He is joining us in our own deserts. And His presence makes all the difference.

© Dr Iva Beranek

The Power of Presence on Zoom, 20th March 2021

The Power of Presence via Zoom is an opportunity to find God’s peace and restoration in the midst of worries of life. We would like to invite you to our session which takes place on Saturday, 20th March 2021 at 11am.

Facilitators are Carol Casey and Dr Iva Beranek.

In this session Iva will offer a talk on “Beauty as a pathway to God”.

“Beauty is simply reality seen with the eyes of love”.
(R. Tagore)

Places are limited, so if you would like to attend please register at iva@ministryofhealing.ie.

We will send the Zoom link to those who will attend prior to the session.
There is no cost. We hope you can join us!
All are welcome.

 

The Power of Presence on Zoom, 27th February 2021

As we enter the season of Lent, we would like to invite you to join us for the Power of Presence, which takes place on Saturday, 27th February 2021 at 11am through Zoom.

Facilitators are Carol Casey and Dr Iva Beranek.
This session includes a talk on Centering Prayer which will be given by Carol.

Carol says,

“Centering Prayer is a simple way of coming to sit with God. It is a way to move beyond thinking, to go deeper, to open our hearts to the love of God and to receive healing wherever it is needed. It does not replace other kinds of prayer. Rather it adds depth of meaning to all prayer. It is like a thread that keeps us connected to the Divine.”

The Way that it is
“There’s a thread you follow. It goes among
things that change. But it doesn’t change.
People wonder about what you are pursuing.
You have to explain about the thread.
But it is hard for others to see.
While you hold it you can’t get lost.
Tragedies happen; people get hurt
or die; and you suffer and get old.
Nothing you do can stop time’s unfolding.
You don’t ever let go of the thread.”
                                                       William Stafford
Places are limited, so if you would like to attend, please register at iva@ministryofhealing.ie.
Prior to each session we will send the Zoom link to those who will attend.
Each session usually finishes by 12.30pm.
There is no cost & all are welcome.
We hope you can join us for this session, and we look forward to welcoming you.

The Power of Presence on Zoom, 6th February 2021

The Power of Presence via Zoom is an opportunity to find peace, rest and restoration in the midst of worries of life. Our next session will take place on Saturday, 6th February 2021, at 11am.

We are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139: 14).

In this session there will be a short talk on Our inner goodness, by Dr. Iva Beranek.
Facilitators are Carol Casey and Dr Iva Beranek.

Places are limited, so if you would like to attend please register at iva@ministryofhealing.ie.

We will send the Zoom link to those who will attend prior to the session.
There is no cost. We hope you can join us!
All are welcome.

© photo by Iva Beranek

Online Healing Service, 1st February 2021

We would like to invite you to join us for CMH:I Online Healing Service on the feast of St Brigid, Monday, 1st February 2021 via Facebook live.
The service will be led by Rev Lesley Robinson and start at 12noon.
You can find our Facebook page here: facebook.com/CMHIreland/.
 
If you would like us to pray for someone during the service, please email their first name by Sunday lunchtime, 31st January 2021, to revlesleyrobinson@gmail.com.
 
The feast of St Brigid coincides with the start of Spring in Ireland, so we pray that the Healing Service will provide healing and hope, as we virtually gather together to pray.
 
We hope you can join us.
Be free to let others know.

The Power of Presence on Zoom, 16th January 2021

We would like yo invite you to join us in an hour and a half session on Zoom, where we come to be nurtured in God’s presence. The Power of Presence will take place on Saturday, 16th January 2021, at 11am on Zoom.

The session includes a talk on Forgiveness.
“Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.” (C. S. Lewis)
The importance of forgiveness cannot be exaggerated. Healing is a gift that comes with forgiveness. Forgiveness is a process of transformation, a growing in love.
“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32.

Facilitators are Carol Casey and Dr Iva Beranek.

Places are limited, so if you would like to attend please register at iva@ministryofhealing.ie.
We have more dates planned for 2021 so if you would like us to include you on the mailing list for future dates, please email Iva as well.
We will send the Zoom link to those who will attend prior to the session.
There is no cost.
All are welcome.

 

Online guided prayer. Meeting Christ in a place we call home – 14th January 2021

On Thursday, 14th January 2021 at 12noon, we will offer a guided prayer via our Facebook live. You can find our Facebook page here: facebook.com/CMHIreland/.

Jesus said, “All who love me will do what I say.
My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them”.

Dr Iva Beranek will facilitate the prayer.

We hope you can join us.

Online Healing Service, 17th December 2020

CMH:I Online Healing Service this Advent will take place via our Facebook live on
Thursday, 17th December 2020 at 12 noon.
Rev Lesley Robinson will be the celebrant.
You can find our Facebook page here: facebook.com/CMHIreland/.
 

If you would like us to pray for someone during the service, please send us their first name by Wednesday 16th December. You can do so by sending us a message on Facebook.

We invite you to join us this Advent as we pray for healing.
Be free to let others know.