Our Home Retreats allow you to start the new week feeling grounded and more insightful. They are a great way to get a taste of our retreats before coming to the Abbey and participating in a full one in person.
November brings a new programme of weekly reflections from different members of the monastic community.
Join us on YouTube at 11am each Saturday to watch live, or on playback at a time that suits you.
‘November: the month of praying for those who have died’ by Fr Gabriel
Saturday 5th November at 11am
Fr Gabriel explores the Christian instinct of praying for the dead, for some of the reasons for it, notably that it is one of the most important Christian acts of love.
'Is Love enough?' by Fr Chad
Saturday 12th November at 11am
Love is used with such frequency and such variety it is tempting to dismiss it in favour of words that seem more real and relevant. How can we reclaim and purify love as the centre of our Christian faith?
'Spiritual freedom in the teaching of St Catherine of Siena' by Fr Wulstan
Saturday 19th November at 11am
In this Home Retreat, Fr Wulstan explains St Catherine’s teaching about how to live freely, and therefore happily, in Christ.
Home Retreat by Abbot Robert
Saturday 26th November at 11am
As this Home Retreat is the day before the season of Advent, which marks the beginning of a new Church year, Abbot Robert will challenge us to think about what we are looking for in life and what changes need to be made so that we can more easily become a real disciple of Jesus.
Each Home Retreat consists of a 10-20 minute reflection and concludes with a series of suggestions for activities and further reflection throughout the day.