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TRANSITIONS
led by Bernard Kilroy & Pamela Lee
Friday October 31, 5.30pm - Sunday November 2, 2.30pm.
This retreat has helped others to work through a transition, even
one that is past,but still feels present - whether the ending of a
relationship, an illness, disability or death, a change of role,
promotion, retirement or redundancy.
You work on your own or in pairs with music, meditation, or perhaps
freestyle drawing - in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, respecting
everyone's privacy.
The weekend is open to both women and men, those of any faith
or none, but numbers are limited. Participants may attend some
monastic offices alongside the monks. The programme allows time to walk
in the Berkshire contryside. Optional massage is available from an
aromatherapist for a nominal charge.
Limited to 18 participants
Event X108.
Course fee £60, cheque payable to Bernard Kilroy. Residential cost £90 reductions for those
on low income. Non-returnable deposit of £30 please.
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THOMAS MERTON RETREAT
led by Michael Woodward
Friday Nov 21, 5.30pm - Sunday Nov 23, 2.30pm.
Near the 40th anniversary of Merton's death we will reflect on Merton's life, work and wonderful creativity in a prayerful monastic context and we will look at his continuing influence. Previous experience of Merton is welcome but not essential.
Michael Woodward has previously edited the Merton Journal. He is a widely published poet and writer, and an experienced retreat leader. In 2003 he was elected the first Leader of the Lay Community of Saint Benedict. He lives in South Wales with Nora and has four children.
Event 4808.
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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COME LORD JESUS! A RETREAT FOR ADVENT
led by John Bolton OSB
Friday Dec 5, 5.30pm - Sunday Dec 7, 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 4908.
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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PRE-CHRISTMAS RETREAT
led by Boniface Moran OSB
Friday Dec 19, 5.30pm - Sunday Dec 21, 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 41008.
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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LONELINESS: A HUMAN CONDITION
led by Fodhla McGrane PhD & Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday January 9, 5.30pm — Sunday January 11, 2.30pm
Loneliness is one of our human conditions. It is natural, normal and inevitable for everyone to feel lonely
whether they are single or married, with children or without, in or out of friendship, in or out of employment,
with or without pets, in or out of faith. Come and let's explore this phenomenon and learn how it fits in with God's plan for us.
Let's examine the Bible and especially Jesus' experience of loneliness. Let's see if the Rule of St Benedict
and other writers have anything to assist us. Finally let's learn from each other's experiences. A prayer room
and creative space will be created for your weekend. (This weekend is the second in a series looking at our human
condition.)
Fodhla works as a teacher and trainer in interpersonal communication skills,
she is an oblate of St Benedict (a lay person who follows the Rule of St Benedict in daily life),
she has a PhD in interpersonal dispute resolution in the workplace and her work is published in the
Leadership and Organisational Development Journal.
Event 8109. Limited to 14 participants.
Residential cost £150, £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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PRAYING THE PSALMS
led by Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday February 13, 5.30pm - Sunday February 15 2.30pm.
An opportunity to discover the psalms, which have been the prayer
of Jews and Christians alike and were prayed by Jesus.
We will experience singing the psalms in the monastic offices,
and will see how they can be our prayer too. We shall also
see how they are musical expressions of faith.
Event 4109.
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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PANCAKES & ASHES
A retreat for Carnival & Lent
led by Christopher Greener OSB & Gervase Holdaway OSB
Monday February 23, 5.30pm - Friday February 27, 9.30am.
A retreat including Carnival (Shrove Tuesday) and Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, during which we shall
feast and fast, as we begin our preparation for the great celebration of the Paschal Mystery at Easter.
Event 4209.
Cost for the waged £185, £30 reduction for those willing to share a room, reductions for those on low income,
deposit of £30 please.
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MANAGING CONFLICT IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS:
The Benedictine Way
led by Fodhla McGrane PhD & Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday March 6, 5.30pm — Sunday March 8, 2.30pm
Jesus says "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest" (Mark 6: 31). Come to Douai Abbey
and spend some quality time looking at the friction we often experience with others in our lives
(at work, at home, in the community, and at church). We'll discuss our typical reactions to conflict,
and we'll equip ourselves with effective alternatives for preventing conflict, or for helping us and others
to get through it. Our sessions will be based on direction given to us in the Bible and the Rule of St Benedict
about peacefully living together.
This weekend course will include a range of options for you to dip in and out of, as you need and want.
Our time together will include talks and discussions about the subjects already mentioned; we'll share our
experiences of conflict, and we'll take a look at the conflict that occurred in 'The Monastery', the TV programme.
The weekend will also promise plenty of time and space for personal prayer and reflection.
Reap the benefits from a specially designed, 'Peace-Full' prayer room created for your peace and quiet;
take a gentle walk around the grounds, make a card in our creative space and receive support from the retreat
leaders through opportunities for one-to-one conversations and prayer. Leave rested and equipped to bring peace
back home with you and in you.
Fodhla works as a teacher and trainer in interpersonal communication skills,
she is an oblate of St Benedict (a lay person who follows the Rule of St Benedict in daily life),
she has a PhD in interpersonal dispute resolution in the workplace and her work is published in the
Leadership and Organisational Development Journal.
Event 8209. Limited to 14 participants.
Residential cost £150, £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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EASTER TRIDUUM RETREAT
Thursday April 9, 5pm - Sunday April 12, 3pm
led by Simon Hill OSB
The Triduum is the climax of the church's liturgical cycle. Come and celebrate with the monastic community
and have time for silent prayer and reflection. There will be talks on the spirituality and significance of the celebrations.
Event 4309. Residential cost £165, (Commuters £120) reductions for those
on low income, deposit of £30 please.
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LECTIO DIVINA RETREAT
led by Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday May 1, 5.30pm - Monday May 4, 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.
Event 4409, includes the bank holiday.
Residential cost £165, reductions for those
on low income, deposit of £30 please.
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PENTECOST RETREAT
led byNicholas Broadbridge OSB
Friday May 29, 5.30pm - Sunday May 31, 2.30pm.
An opporatunity to celebrate the liturgy of Pentecost with the monastic community, and to consider in depth
the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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COME TO THE QUIET
led by Elizabeth Rees OCV & Benedct Thompson OSB
Monday July 20, 12.30pm - Friday July 24, 9.30pm.
A silent individually guided retreat. Relax in God's presence
surrounded by natural beauty and supported by the community prayer.
Event 2309.
Residential cost £180, reductions for those
on low income, deposit of £30 please.
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QUO VADIS? I.G.R.
led by Christopher Greener OSB & Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday August 28, 2009, 12.30pm - Monday August 31, 2.30am.
A silent individually guided retreat. Relax in God's presence
surrounded by natural beauty and supported by the community prayer.
Event 2409, includes the bank holiday.
Residential cost £160, reductions for those
on low income, non-returnable deposit of £30 please.
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TO GOD THROUGH MUSIC
led by Gervase Holdaway OSB
Friday September 25, 2009, 5.30pm - Sunday September 27, 2009 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 4x09.
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 Oliver Holt OSB
Friday November 27, 2009, 5.30pm - Sunday November 29, 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 4609.
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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