An Opportunity to Explore
the Rhythms of Celtic Spirituality

This weekend retreat uses Celtic spirituality to find God all around us and to celebrate God’s presence in each other. Celtic Spirituality is both ancient and fresh.  It usually brings to mind Ireland and Scotland, but it grew out of the nomadic experiences of the Celts as they moved west from Eastern Europe, and the immanent mysticism of the Desert Fathers and Mothers.  It celebrates God’s presence in all things, all places and all times.  It is deeply Trinitarian and looks for God in nature and in our human experiences—in poetry, in music and in art.   

If you play a musical instrument—bring it!  Saturday evening, we may just have a ceilidh!  If the weather cooperates, we might be able to have it under the stars!

Arrival:       Friday 5:30 PM Registration  Dinner 6:00 PM
Departure:  Sunday after 9:30 AM Brunch                              

Cost: $150.00 per person; includes two nights’ accommodations, five home-cooked meals and refreshments.  Towels and linens are provided.  A $50.00 deposit is due with registration; balance on arrival.  For more information, please contact the Retreat House (330-896-2315).

“Come Away to the Quiet” and  enjoy the beautiful grounds,
the woods, the paths, and the gardens of Loyola Retreat House. 

About Our Presenter....

Patrick Cleary-Burns is a graduate of the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University and has both a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and an MA in Pastoral Ministry from Boston College.  He has 30 years experience in grassroots community education and fundraising for ecumenical, non-profit organizations.   

Patrick is a spiritual director and retreat leader from South Euclid, Ohio and the Executive Director of Itinerant Retreat Leaders.  He is an enthusiastic practitioner of Celtic prayer.  His presentations will include multi-media mixes of music and photos from Scotland and Ireland, prayers by Saint Columba, and those recited by fishermen’s wives on the Orkney Islands.

Come away to the quiet of Loyola Retreat House.  The retreat house is situated on 73 acres of rolling hills, lawns, gardens and wooded pathways, sheltered by hundreds of trees and set back about a quarter of a mile from Killinger Road.  A beautiful country setting...you’ll love it here!

To register, please Click Here to print a registration form.  Complete the registration form and return with your check made payable to Loyola Retreat House and mail to:  Loyola Retreat House 700 Killinger Road Clinton, OH 44216-9653.

Register by phone with a Visa/MasterCard or Discover at:  (330) 896-2315.