Come Away
& Rest a While

Mark 6:31

Our mission as Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in Ballinderry is to extend the warm Franciscan welcome to all.

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La Verna Centre of Spirituality & Hospitality

Welcome to the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, Ireland, located in the serene setting of Ballinderry, Co. Westmeath. Open year-round, our house is a sanctuary for individuals and small groups seeking rest, reflection, and spiritual renewal. Whether you join us for a few hours, a day, or an extended stay, we warmly welcome people from all walks of life to experience peace and hospitality in an environment that nurtures the soul.

Programmes

Family life

Family and family life experiences

Every Wednesday 7:00pm
All Welcome

Innerchild

Interactive Innerchild and Mindfulness programme

Every Wednesday 7:00pm
All Welcome

Meditations

Individually Guided Meditations

By appointment

  • Rosary Group

    Feel free to come along and join in our prayer

    November 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

    Feel free to come along and join in our prayer

    November 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

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    November 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

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    November 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

    Feel free to come along and join in our prayer

    December 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

    Feel free to come along and join in our prayer

    December 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

    Feel free to come along and join in our prayer

    January 18, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

    Feel free to come along and join in our prayer

    January 25, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

    Feel free to come along and join in our prayer

    February 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Rosary Group

    Feel free to come along and join in our prayer

    February 8, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Resources

  • Podcast

    Truth

    November 19, 2023 • Clare • Season 6 • Episode 17
  • Podcast

    Powerlessness

    October 7, 2023 • Clare • Season 6 • Episode 16
  • Podcast

    Defensiveness

    September 16, 2023 • Clare • Season 6 • Episode 15

Reflection

A Thought

Never regret a day in your life:
Good days bring happiness
Bad days give experience
Worse days give lessons
And best days give memories