LECTIO DIVINA RETREAT
led by Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday August 27, 5.30pm - Monday August 30, 2.30pm
Experience a way of praying with Scripture, an ancient art at one
time practiced by all Christians. It is a slow contemplative prayer
which enables one to listen to God's word and to make prayerful
response. There will be time for sharing, silence, solitude and
reflection. It does not involve discussion or study.
Limited to eleven participants. As this retreat was heavily over-subscribed last year
we are offering it a second time this year.
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HEALING GRIEF
led by Nicholas Broadbridge OSB & Benjamin Standish OSB
Friday Sept 10, 5.30pm - Sunday Sept 12, 2.30pm.
This retreat provides a spiritual framework for helping to heal the
grief of those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
The experience
can also be beneficial for those who minister to the grieving.
Through prayer, reflection, conferences and small group interaction,
participants can grow in their understanding of the grieving process,
and draw upon their spirituality as a means of healing. The retreat will
be within the context of Christian and specifically Benedictine spirituality, and faith in God's
ultimate purpose of healing and wholeness. Those who are leading it are not
necessarily qualified in the secular disicplines of psychiatry, psychotherapy or
counselling.
Event 4710.
Residential cost £110, reductions for those
on low income, reduction of £20 for those willing to share a room; deposit of £30 please.
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QUO VADIS? I.G.R.
led by Christopher Greener OSB & Gervase Holdaway OSB
Monday September 27 12.30pm - Friday October 1 9.30am.
A silent individually guided retreat where the focus is upon both
discernment and prayer. Relax in God's presence surrounded by
natural beauty and supported by the community prayer.
Gervase Holdaway OSB is Oblate Director and editor of Oblate Life (2009). He has an MA
in Theology from the University of Louvain.
Christopher Greener OSB has an MA in Applied Ethics from KU Leuven
(University of Louvain), dissertation on the philosophical
understanding of the human person (2004); attended the Introduction
to Spiritual Direction Course, Oxon/Berks/Bucks, Spider 2006 at
Begbroke (to be taught at Douai Abbey 2010-11); and recently MA
Christian Spirituality, Heythrop, dissertation on the Spiritual
Direction of Augustine Baker (2009).
Event 2410.
Cost £200, reductions for those on low income:
deposit of £30 please.
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'ALL WILL BE WELL' Julian of Norwich
led by Christopher Greener OSB & Vincent Manning
Friday October 1, 5.30pm - Sunday October 3, 2.30pm
In this retreat we will look at the Revelation of Love. We will consider contemporary
images of both creation and prayer. Also, Julian’s challenge to us: the pain of creation.
In the light of Julian’s sense of creation, we will construct a reflection wall,and plant
some seeds. We will consider our response to God’s plan for us.
The retreat will be lead by Brother Christopher and Vincent Manning
who both have used insights of Julian in their lives. Christopher Greener
is guestmaster at Douai Abbey and has an MA in Ethics from Louvain and an MA in Christian
Spirituality from Heythrop College, London. Vincent Manning has an MA in Theology from
St Mary’s College, Twickenham, has facilitated a number of retreats at Douai,
and has worked in various fields of social work.
Event 4810. Residential cost £130, reductions for those
on low income;
deposit of £30 please.
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TO GOD THROUGH MUSIC
led by Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday November 5, 2010, 5.30pm - Sunday November 7, 2010 2.30pm.
For many people music creates the atmosphere conducive to prayer.
This retreat will give opportunity to grow closer to God through music.
No expertise is needed, just an ability to listen.
Event 4910.
Residential cost £110, reductions for those
on low income, reduction of £20 for those willing to share a room; deposit of £30 please.
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COME LORD JESUS! A RETREAT FOR ADVENT
led by Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday December 3, 2010, 5.30pm - Sunday December 5 2010, 2.30pm.
The Church invites us to reflect on the wonder of a people waiting
for Messiah. The marvellous gift of Christmas, God-become-flesh,
demands a prayerful heart awaiting the coming of the Lord. This retreat
will help you prepare to receive God's gift of his own Son.
Event 41010.
Residential cost £110, £20 reduction for those willing to share a room, reductions for those on low income,;
non-returnable deposit of £30 please.
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SILENT RETREAT
Monday December 6, 2010, 5.30pm - Friday December 10, 2010, 9.30am
A chance to spend a weekend in silent prayer and meditation. Retreatants will be welcome to
take part in the monastic offices, as well as being able to spend time walking
in the Berkshire countryside.
Event 2510. Residential cost £130, reductions for those
on low income;
deposit of £30 please.
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PRE-CHRISTMAS RETREAT
led by Nicholas Broadbridge OSB
Friday December 17 2010, 5.30pm - Sunday December 19 2010, 2.30pm.
The Church invites us to reflect on the wonder of a people waiting
for Messiah. The marvellous gift of Christmas, God-become-flesh,
demands a prayerful heart awaiting the coming of the Lord. This retreat
will help you prepare to receive God's gift of his own Son.
Event 41110.
Residential cost £110, £20 reduction for those willing to share a room, reductions for those on low income,;
non-returnable deposit of £30 please.
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