Guesthouse
Retreats
Lenten Retreat: 12-14 March 2010
The Cistercian community at Mount Saint Joseph Abbey, just outside Roscrea in Co. Tipperary, was founded in 1878. Today the community numbers about 20 monks. Besides running a farm and boarding school for boys, the monks have two guesthouses where people of all faiths and none are welcome to spent a few quiet days of retreat and reflection.
This Lenten Retreat invites people to Come Away to a Quiet Place. The mid point in Lent gives people time to reflect on the Pascal Mystery, and prepare for the coming of Easter. Participants are welcome to join the monks in the Abbey Church for the Liturgy of the Hours during this weekend.
The retreat is residential from Friday afternoon to after lunch on Sunday. Non residential participation is also possible.
Prices for retreat participants:
Residential rate for full weekend, including all meals: €120
Day rate including lunch and supper: €30
Day rate including lunch: €20
Bookings or enquiries can be made by phoning the Guesthouse on 0505-25600, or emailing guesthouse*@*msjroscrea.ie.
Directions:
Mount Saint Joseph Abbey is located 2½ miles / 4 km west of Roscrea, on the Roscrea-Shinrone road. It is the first turn left after exiting from the N7 at the Limerick Road Roundabout in the direction of the Town Centre. This is the third roundabout on the N7 at Roscrea if coming from the Dublin direction, and the first roundabout if coming from Limerick.