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Events at St-Irenaeus House we've enjoyed...

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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. 

                                                                                 

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​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.

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​         Local Chelsea
Countryside
Walking PILGRIMAGE 
​Enjoy nature while reflecting meditatively with others on how we can treat our world as spiritual stewardship.
 Gatineau Park 
​(​see details here)

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​Book Study on 'MOVING BEYOND THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT OR LEFT' with Jim Wallis from Sojourners community

 Book Group                                                                                 REFLECTION  
When one reaches the highest degree of human maturity, one has only one question left: How can I be helpful?
​ —TERESA OF ÁVILA
 
Beloved author Ronald Rolheiser continues his search for an accessible and penetrating Christian spirituality in identifying and embracing a discipleship that can lead to new heights of spiritual awareness and maturity.  As Rolheiser explains, when we embrace the struggle and yearning to know God we can experience too a profound re-understanding to our daily lives.

How do I live beyond my own heartaches, headaches, and obsessions so as to help make other peoples’ lives more meaningful? 

​As the poet Rainer Maria Rilke suggests, “Live the questions now.” In Sacred Fire, Rolheiser’s deeply affecting prose urges us on in pursuit of the most holy of all passions—a deep and lasting intimacy with God

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​A Faith Growth Group                                                                                 GoodNewsPeople  
​Engage in your Catholic Christian faith with sharing in each session that incorporates Sacred Scripture, inspirational readings and reflections, Church teaching, stories of faith, and video DVD's

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Come Snowshoe
a Contemporary Way of the Cross
​at St Irenaeus House
during Lent & Holy Week

​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
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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  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”

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POUSTINIA OF THE BELOVED DISCIPLE

Our New Poustinia Hut of the Beloved Disciple

Come spend some time apart alone for a day or night in our rustic heated pine cabin in the woods a stones throw from the Retreat House. 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!