Ards Friary Centre for the Care of Creation

31/08/2026

In the second week of our Created for Togetherness program we will explore Air and Wind, Breath and Spirit.

'Wind, Breath, Spirit, Life are all archetypal images used within the spiritual traditions to locate us in our relationship with the Divine and the cosmos. In the Christian Tradition we go so far as to teach that breath itself is a sacred encounter with Divine Love, God had breathed us into being and poured out His Spirit as a breath or wind of love. In this session we will see how the breath connects us to creation and to the Creator who is spirit and life.' Br Richard Hendrick - Speaker for our second week.

To join us follow this link:
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23/08/2026

There is still time to join us on our 6 Week online journey through the Season of Creation.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/ards-friary-centre-for-the-care-of-creation-121620784499

21/08/2026

🩵 Newsletter for the 22nd to 30th August 🩵

21/08/2026

Our Joy Farm Farm Shop will be open for business from 10am to 2pm tomorrow - Saturday 22nd August. All our produce has been grown on the farm. We will have eggs from Mulroy Meadow Farm. See you there.

19/08/2026

Another gentle reminder that we begin our Created for Togetherness online program next Tuesday 25th August at 7pm - each week will feature a guest speaker on a theme inspired by St Francis of Assisi's poem Canticle of the Creatures (Laudato Si'). To book a place follow the QR code or visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1997044203973?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there!!

18/08/2026

To join us on this deep exploration of the natural world please click below:

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16/08/2026

Still time to book a place and join us on this exciting online journey through the Season of Creation.

Join us for a six-week online Franciscan journey through the Season of Creation, beginning on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and concluding on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Inspired by the wisdom and spirituality of St. Francis, this programme invites you to deepen your relationship with the natural world, discover your place within the web of life, and cultivate hope-filled action in response to today's ecological challenges.

Over 6 weeks we will begin in wonder and walk the path of remembering our own place in Creation and the deep truth of our interconnectedness to all life. Through talks, meditation, prayer, and practice you will be supported in your own journey.

Speakers will include Br Richard Hendrick, Jane Negrych, and Br Ade Green.

To register for your place visit

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/created-for-togetherness-a-pilgrimage-of-remembering-tickets-1997044203973?aff=oddtdtcreator

Talks and Meditations will be done via Zoom, and a link will be sent to you with the confirmation email of purchase from Eventbrite.

07/08/2026

🌤️ Newsletter for the week of 8th August to 16th August 🌤️

06/08/2026

Join us for a six-week online Franciscan journey through the Season of Creation, beginning on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and concluding on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Inspired by the wisdom and spirituality of St. Francis, this programme invites you to deepen your relationship with the natural world, discover your place within the web of life, and cultivate hope-filled action in response to today's ecological challenges.

Over 6 weeks we will begin in wonder and walk the path of remembering our own place in Creation and the deep truth of our interconnectedness to all life. Through talks, meditation, prayer, and practice you will be supported in your own journey.

Speakers will include Br Richard Hendrick, Jane Negrych, and Br Ade Green.

To register for your place visit

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/created-for-togetherness-a-pilgrimage-of-remembering-tickets-1997044203973?aff=oddtdtcreator

Talks and Meditations will be done via Zoom, and a link will be sent to you with the confirmation email of purchase from Eventbrite.

06/08/2026

A reminder that our Becoming Peacemakers monthly gatherings begin this Saturday at 10am in the Centre for the Care of Creation at Ards Friary.

We will begin with a talk by Br Peter followed by opportunities to creatively express ourselves and share with others.

We will conclude with Mass at 12pm, and Br Ade will lead a Learning Nature's Wisdom walk in the grounds for those that are interested at 1pm.

There is no pressure for people to attend the whole morning, if you would like to come to the Mass only that is fine.