Welcome to Solas Bhríde Centre and Hermitages.
Solas Bhride is a Christian Spirituality Centre which welcomes people of all faiths and of no faith. The Vision of the Centre is to unfold the legacy of St. Brigid and its relevance for our time.
Welcoming and leading those who come to Kildare on Pilgrimage continues to be the core ministry work of the Solas Bhride community. Pilgrims come from all parts of the world – individuals and groups from parishes, schools, universities, women’s groups, prisoners, ecumenical groups…
Solas Bhride Values
Contemplation
A sensitivity to the Divine Energy that permeates the entire cosmos
Compassion
A genuine concern for another’s suffering and acting to relieve that suffering
Hospitality
Welcoming all with graciousness
Ecological Awareness
Embracing an understanding of the sacredness and interconnectedness of all
creation.
Social Justice
Respecting the dignity of each person and creating awareness of the causes of injustice.
Peace, Tranquillity, Celebration
Creating a space that facilitates the journey inwards, creatively ritualizing significant moments