Home Retreats in April

Ampleforth Abbey through the trees

Discover a range of new Home Retreats this April and reflect on a variety of topics with the monastic community.

 

'Laudato Si Chapter 5: Lines of Approach and Action' by Fr Christopher 

Saturday 1st April at 11am

Fr Christopher will use Laudato Si Chapter 5 to look at the ‘major paths of dialogue’ for us to consider in preventing the climate crisis from worsening.

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Easter Triduum Conferences

Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th April

Due to the Easter Triduum, there will be no Home Retreat on Saturday 8th April. You are however invited to the Conference talks being held over the weekend, which will be live-streamed on our YouTube.

This year's Conferences provide an opportunity to reflect on how we can move forward together in sharing the Gospel in the modern world.

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'Life in the Easter Christ' by Fr Wulstan

Saturday 15th April at 11am

This Home Retreat reflects upon the gift of true and eternal life that lies at the heart of the mystery of Easter.

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'Welcome?... or deported from Emmaus to Rwanda?' by Fr Bede

Saturday 22nd April at 11am

An appropriate Eastertide opportunity to explore again the Emmaus meal and its guests. With your name undoubtedly on the guest list, will you take up the invitation?

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'Of Milk and Money' by Fr Philip

Saturday 29th April at 11am

Jesus’ call to “render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s” is famous – but navigating the complexities of our everyday lives with integrity is never a ‘once and for all’ tidy package. Each age brings fresh challenges – but we can draw wisdom and encouragement from Scripture, the Rule, and those before us who have faced comparable challenges in their Christian pilgrimage.

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The Home Retreats consist of a 10-20 minute reflection, and concludes with a series of suggestions for activities and further reflection throughout the day.