A Spiritual MENU
Events In The Past...
The COSMIC CHRIST And Richard Rohr We will watch together this respected spiritual speaker explore the long hidden and misunderstood wisdom of the cosmic, universal Christ. It is actually an Archetype much larger and older than either Jesus of Nazareth or the Christian religion. Sat. Oct 7 2017 at 11 am 51 chemin Muskoka, Chelsea, Quebec 
A Quiet Personal
RETREAT Space This separate entrance offers two floors for sleeping and eating with kitchen and and living room with beautiful views of the garden and forest. We simply ask for a donation. Please book your retreat time ahead and you also have access to St Irenaeus Chapel.
Local Chelsea
|
A Faith Growth Group GoodNewsPeople Wed's 7pm July and August 2018
51 chemin Muskoka Engage in your Catholic faith with sharing in each session that incorporates Sacred Scripture, inspirational readings and reflections, Church teaching, stories of faith, and video DVD's 
|
|
Come Snowshoe
a Contemporary Way of the Cross
at St Irenaeus House
during Lent & Holy Week
February - April, 2021
|
Our contemporary way of the cross highlights the plight of 'Climate Change' and the social justice issues associated with how like Jesus, we crucify the poor and damage our global home created by God with exploitation and destruction of the environment. This year we've now also included aWay of the Cross for the Pandemic Come snowshoe in our backyard bordering on Gatineau Park by contacting us...(we've got two pairs of snowshoes available free to use). |
|
LENTEN Essence FILM SERIES--
THE WAY OF THE HEART includes 10 Mini FILMS ZOOM with Discussion GUIDE The Stations of the Cross are a long-standing tradition among Christians who choose to hold a vigil in their hearts during Good Friday. From the 14 original stations of the cross, we have selected 10 films that we believe embody 10 markers of Jesus’s journey, and allow us to make the inward trek of death to resurrection alongside him. We hope these stations, films, and meditations. will be a blessing to your journey, and open up his Way of the Heart. We will watch two short films and then discuss the Stations relevance for our times starting on Friday night of Ash Wednesday Week Feb 19th 2021 at 7:30pm-8:30pm for 5 weeks Join us on Zoom with Chaplain Rick and friends of St Irenaeus House. Click to: REGISTRATION |
SERIES STATIONS & FILMS
I Jesus is Condemned to Death // Brian Mclaren’s “Justice, Power and the Kingdom” II Jesus takes up His Cross - Glennon Doyle “Broken is the Beginning" III Jesus Falls - Richard Rohr’s “The Human One” IV Simon Helps Jesus Carry the Cross - Dwight Peterson's "Losing My Faith" V Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem - Jurgen Moltmann’s “God the Mother” VI Jesus is Stripped of His Garments - Erwin McManus’ Naked and Unashamed VII Jesus is Nailed to the Cross - Danielle Shroyer’s “All the Way Down” VIII Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Thief on the Cross - Marguerite Barankitse,’s “Criminal Love” IX Jesus Dies on the Cross - Rowan Williams’ “In the Depth” X Jesus is Buried in the Tomb - Walter Breuggemann’s “Die and be Raised” |
POUSTINIA OF THE BELOVED DISCIPLE
|
|
Our New Poustinia Hut of the Beloved DiscipleCome spend some time apart alone for a day or night in our rustic heated pine cabin in the woods. Listen to the silence and be at peace in God's discerning Presence. Be part of an ancient Christian Retreat Tradition. And maybe a deer will wander nearby to say hello!
|