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GENESIS: Sacred Story of Birth and Rebirth - A Virtual Retreat
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GENESIS: Sacred Story of Birth and Rebirth - A Virtual Retreat
4.9739 reviews
VIRTUAL
February 6 - 8, 2026
About this Retreat
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Diarmuid O’Murchu, MSC, is a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. He is a social psychologist most of whose working life has been in social ministry, predominantly in London, UK. In that capacity he has worked as a couple’s counsellor, in bereavement work, AIDS-HIV counselling, and, in more recent times, with homeless people and refugees. As a workshop leader and group facilitator he has worked in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, The Philippines, Thailand, India, Peru and in several African countries, facilitating programs on Adult Faith Development. His best-known books include Quantum Theology (1996 – revised in 2004), Ancestral Grace (2008), Jesus in the Power of Poetry (2009), Christianity’s Dangerous Memory (2011), In the Beginning was the Spirit (2012), God in the Midst of Change (2013), On Being a Postcolonial Christian (2014) and Divine Radiance in Human Evolution (2025). He now lives in Dublin, Ireland.
Details of this retreat
What if life’s deepest mysteries are always inviting us to be born anew?
This retreat invites participants to enter a sacred space of reflection and renewal with Fr. Diarmuid O’Murchu, international author and spiritual guide, who has graced Genesis with his wisdom since the early 1990s.
Across the weekend, we will open ourselves to two interwoven themes:
Gratitude for the Journey So Far – celebrating the grace of our shared heritage, honoring the countless companions and visionaries who have breathed life into Genesis, and acknowledging the enduring spiritual gifts handed down through decades of faithful presence.
Hope for What Is Yet to Come – engaging the challenges that many retreat centers now face, while discerning how Spirit calls us to reimagine, re-energize, and carry forward the vision entrusted to us. Together, we will reflect on how birth and rebirth are intertwined in every sacred story, and how communities of faith and contemplation can continue to be vital sources of wisdom for the future.
Both reflective and forward-looking, this retreat is an opportunity to pause, to give thanks, and to imagine—courageously and prayerfully—how new life can emerge even in uncertain times.
This retreat invites participants to enter a sacred space of reflection and renewal with Fr. Diarmuid O’Murchu, international author and spiritual guide, who has graced Genesis with his wisdom since the early 1990s.
Across the weekend, we will open ourselves to two interwoven themes:
Gratitude for the Journey So Far – celebrating the grace of our shared heritage, honoring the countless companions and visionaries who have breathed life into Genesis, and acknowledging the enduring spiritual gifts handed down through decades of faithful presence.
Hope for What Is Yet to Come – engaging the challenges that many retreat centers now face, while discerning how Spirit calls us to reimagine, re-energize, and carry forward the vision entrusted to us. Together, we will reflect on how birth and rebirth are intertwined in every sacred story, and how communities of faith and contemplation can continue to be vital sources of wisdom for the future.
Both reflective and forward-looking, this retreat is an opportunity to pause, to give thanks, and to imagine—courageously and prayerfully—how new life can emerge even in uncertain times.
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Radiance of God
I really enjoyed Diarmuid O’Muchu’s
presentation based on his book of the same title. Diarmud is a contemporary oriented theologian. I’ve made several retreats and have learned from each exchange. I highly recommend his retreats and books. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.
presentation based on his book of the same title. Diarmud is a contemporary oriented theologian. I’ve made several retreats and have learned from each exchange. I highly recommend his retreats and books. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.
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Divine Radiance
As usual, Diarmuid O'Murchu broadened my vision of the importance of our place on this planet and the presence of the Spirit in all that is. My awareness of this is
more evident to me as I return to the routine of daily living. Of course he also talked about many topics of interest to me, including Patriarchy, Eucharist, Energy fields, God's love of us, etc. It was a most enriching experience. Thank you.
more evident to me as I return to the routine of daily living. Of course he also talked about many topics of interest to me, including Patriarchy, Eucharist, Energy fields, God's love of us, etc. It was a most enriching experience. Thank you.
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Unleashing your inner guide
This was one of the (if not THE) MOST powerful retreat/training experiences I've ever experienced. Betty creates a safe and nurturing community, right from the opening night. By limiting the number of participants, we were able to get to know one another and become friends and supportive community to one another in a way that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Genesis, for hosting this transformative program.
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Nature’s Way Colleen Mollica
A profound experience that remains with me. Setting was inspiring. Input was just right. Experience was truly a communion with earth. Group sharing was heartwarming. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
