Always the Same and Always New: Holy Week Through Poets' Eyes
DATE & TIME
Monday 30 March 2026
7:00 – 9:00 pm
DESCRIPTION
A reflective evening exploring Holy Week through the words of poets.
Inspired by Elizabeth Jennings’ line, “Always the same and always new,” we will listen to poems that illuminate themes of suffering, tenderness, hope, and the unfolding mystery of these sacred days.
FORMAT
• Guided reflection
• Listening to selected poems
• Gentle conversation
• Space for quiet contemplation
OPEN TO ALL.
Light refreshments provided.
Small donation suggested.
Holy Week Retreat - Drumalis
In the days following Jesus’ death, his disciples feel lost, their hearts heavy with sorrow and confusion. Grieving and searching for meaning, some of his closest followers find themselves journeying along the road to Emmaus, their steps slow and weighed down with the same disbelief and pain that we too experience after losing a loved one, especially when their loss is tragic and unexpected. They are overwhelmed, their hopes seemingly lost, and the world around them feels uncertain and broken.
In this moment of chaos, Jesus joins them on their journey. He listens and reconnects them to the stories of hope. He invites them into a different territory where their journey becomes a pilgrimage into hope rather than into despair. In their chaos he invites them to discover new possibilities.
The journey of Holy Week is such a pilgrimage into hope. We struggle with faith as we encounter suffering in life, but this retreat invites us to connect with the Passion story as one of a God who is present in the places where people suffer, not causing suffering but walking with us towards healing and hope.
The retreat will begin with registration from 5 pm on Holy Thursday, 2 April and end with breakfast, which will be served after Mass on Easter Sunday morning, 5 April.
Cost:
£350 (residential)
£225 (non-residential)
£100 deposit payable in advance to secure place on retreat
How To Book:
To book, contact the Drumalis team now.
Tel: +44 28 2827 2196 / +44 28 28276455
Email: katrina@drumalis.co.uk
When:
April 2nd 2026 @ 5:00PM to April 5th 2026 11:45AM
Where
Drumalis
47 Glenarm Road
Larne
County Antrim
BT40 1DT
Northern Ireland
The 7 Deadly Thoughts: A Young Adult Journey Through Lent
Thursdays at 7 pm • 19 February – 2 April 2026
Belfast Jesuit Centre | Ages 18–35
This seven‑week Lenten programme invites young adults into a reflective exploration of the “deadly thoughts”; patterns of thinking that can limit our freedom, distort our relationships, and diminish our joy. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, each session offers space to notice these patterns with compassion and to discover the life‑giving antidotes that help us grow.
Weekly Themes
- 19 February – Pride
- 26 February – Greed
- 5 March – Envy
- 12 March – Anger
- 19 March – Gluttony
- 26 March – Lust
- 2 April – Acedia
What to Expect
- Guided reflection rooted in Ignatian wisdom
- Practical tools for recognising unhelpful thinking patterns
- Space for quiet, conversation, and shared insight
- A supportive young adult community journeying through Lent together
Venue
Belfast Jesuit Centre
193–195 Donegall Street
Belfast BT1 2FL
Silence in the City - Silent Prayer in Lent
A gentle invitation to rest, reconnect, and rediscover the sacred within
In a world that rarely stops talking, Silence in the City offers a quiet alternative – a space to breathe, to listen, and to simply be.
This six-week introductory programme led by Sean O’Brien, is a warm and welcoming invitation to explore the ancient, life-giving practice of silent prayer. Whether you’re new to prayer or seeking a fresh approach, these sessions will gently guide you into a deeper awareness of God’s presence – not through words or effort, but through stillness and simplicity.
What to Expect
Each session offers a calm, supportive space to:
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- Let go of the pressure to “get prayer right”
- Rest in the quiet presence of God, who is already near
- Discover the peace that comes from simply being, not doing
- Reconnect with your true self beneath the noise and demands of daily life
You won’t need prior experience – just a willingness to pause and be present.
Is This for You?
This programme may speak to you if:
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- You feel spiritually weary or stuck in routine prayer
- You long for a deeper, more intimate connection with God
- You’re overwhelmed by life’s noise and crave inner stillness
- You’re curious about silence but unsure how to begin
Practical Details
- When: Fridays during Lent beginning with tea/coffee at 11:00 am for a prompt 11.15am start
- Where: Belfast Jesuit Centre
- Duration: Six sessions, each around one hour
- Format: Simple, spacious, and beginner-friendly
- Optional: Join us for Mass at 12.30pm
Come as you are. Leave with a little more peace.