DOUAI ABBEY

Pastoral Programme


RESIDENTIAL RETREATS

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2010

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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Accommodation is in the Guest House (en-suite or semi-en-suite).Since the Guest House is not only a service but also a source of our livlihood, we appreciate a donation that will cover our operational costs and contribute to our income. We are grateful to those who can give more and welcome those whose means allow for less. Please do not let the cost prevent you from coming. Included within the rate is accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and supper. As many of the rooms in the Guest House are twin or double, we are offering a reduction to those willing to share.

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