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Spending Time With Catherine On The Sabbatical Retreat
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Spending Time With Catherine On The Sabbatical Retreat
This month Mercy International Association hosted its annual four-week Sabbatical retreat with pilgrims coming from America, Ireland and the UK. Retreatants enjoyed a variety of talks and workshops on Mercy tradition and heritage along with reflective time in Catherine’s House and The Sacred Garden. Highlights from this gentle retreat included: a fascinating Mercy history workshop with Sr. Mary Reynolds, a lively biographical walking tour of Catherine’s Dublin with Mercy Associate Anne Reid, an insightful presentation on the Cause for The Canonisation of Catherine McAuley with Sr. Brenda Dolphin and a moving exploration of Catherine’s Letters with Sr. Aine Barrins. Retreatants also enjoyed day trips to the Mercy Hermitage Centre in Glendalough, a visit to Coolock House, a tour of The Royal Hospital Kilmainham & Kilmainham Gaol, a visit to St Teresa's Church and a pilgrimage to Knock Shrine.