A Quiet Space A Short History of the Sanctuary  A Quiet Space tells the story of the Sanctuary, a meditation centre for social change in the heart of Dublin. The Sanctuary aims to answer a hunger in people for spirituality, meditation, creativity and community – the four pillars of the Sanctuary’s...

Finding Hope Hope is needed in our daily lives now more than ever. Wars and the pandemic, along with the ongoing climate crisis, are affecting the lives of many people all over the world. In this difficult time, hope is the unifying force to carry us through the despair. To inspire others to find...

Still Points from Brother Richard (Hardback)   This book is intended for anyone who wants to enter into the sacred stillness that is at the heart of all things and from which all that is arises. Price: €17.99 + Postage €6 For orders outside Ireland please contact enquiries@sanctuary.ie...

Sanctuary Greeting Cards with Quotes by Sr. Stan   A pack of beautifully designed greeting cards featuring 10 original and inspirational quotes by Sr. Stan to encourage, inspire and comfort. These high quality greeting cards are presented in a beautiful gift pack containing 10 cards and...

Sanctuary Note Cards with Original Paintings by Síle Wall   A pack of beautifully designed note cards featuring 10 original paintings by artist Sile Wall, founding member of the Sanctuary. These high quality note cards are presented in a beautiful gift pack containing 10 cards and envelopes,...

Awakening Inner Peace by Sr. Stan This beautiful book from Sr Stan is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life, providing readers with short but inspiring prayers, poems and biblical quotes they can turn to whenever they need a quiet moment. Awakening Inner Peace: A Little Book of Hours...

Book of Inspirations by Sr. Stan   This little book of daily reflections is a book to have by your side, in your bag, in your pocket or at your bedside. Pick it up and put it down as you please. Read the reflections and aphorisms in your own way and your own time. Allow them to speak to your...

Seasons of the Day (Paperback)   Based on the traditional Book of Hours – psalms said daily, at set times, by religious communities throughout the world – Seasons of the Day reveals the enduring relevance of this ancient practice to contemporary living. In Seasons of the Day, Sister Stan,...

Gardening the Soul by Sr. Stan   In this hugely powerful and evocative book, Sister Stan looks to the earth that is so precious to our existence for inspiration throughout the year. Reflecting the gardens changing rhythms through the seasons, Gardening the Soul offers us a daily thought to...

Finding Peace By Sr. Stan   While the Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time, it has also offered an opportunity for individuals to open up to an inner world. A time to find out that there is a human need for something beyond the routine of everyday life. During this time, Sr Stan...

I can Feel my Toes Breath by The Sanctuary   This book of meditations shows how young people journeying through the Sanctuary have been assisted in seeking and finding their inner sanctuary, their own unique place of stillness. Giving step-by-step instructions on how to conduct these...

Now is the Time by Sr. Stan   In this book Sr. Stan reflects on the great themes of modern life – love, death, work, healing, our relationships with each other, and with the universe. Her philosophy is grounded in a Christian outlook, but looks beyond boundaries of any one faith or church to...

Moments of Stillness by Sr. Stan (Paperback)   Sr. Stan draws upon her memories of childhood and the special memories of awareness and mystery which have nourished and enriched her life. As she offers simple reflections that help us focus on the many gifts and blessings that surround us each...

Sacred Life of Everything by Sr. Stan & Síle Wall   This book by Sr. Stan and Síle Wall is a collection of meditations using poems, reflections and photographs that all stem from working together in the Sanctuary in Dublin. If you take the time to pay attention to the world around you,...

Seasons of Hope by Sr. Stan   The follow up to her bestselling Day by Day, Seasons of Hope offers words of wisdom to still the mind and calm the soul. Through verse and inspirational quotations from many enlightened figures, she offers us a chance to refocus our energies and step away from...

Day by Day Sr. Stan (Hardback)   This book offers words of wisdom that will inspire and comfort you on your journey through life. Thoughtful and reflective, it draws upon some of the most enlightened figures from both the past and the present as it gently guides you through your day. Also...

Day by Day Sr. Stan (Paperback)   This book offers words of wisdom that will inspire and comfort you on your journey through life. Thoughtful and reflective, it draws upon some of the most enlightened figures from both the past and the present as it gently guides you through your day. Also...

Stillness Through My Prayers (Paperback)   In “Stillness Through My Prayer,” Sister Stan shares simple, profound and calming prayers that she herself uses to help her achieve Stillness – that most elusive and treasured state of mind. Price: €14.00  All prices are inclusive Postage &...

To Live from the Heart by Sr. Stan   In To Live from the Heart: Mindful Paths to the Sacred, Sister Stan reveals how prayer can play an important part in all our lives, lifting our spirits and offering us hope and support in good times and bad. This comforting treasure of mindful meditations,...

The Road Home by Sr. Stan   The personal story of the journey of Sr Stan Kennedy. A visionary and social innovator she is an inspiration to many in Ireland and has been a leading light in calling for a more compassionate and resilient society. Sr. Stan looks back on her early life in rural...