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Send us a text In the second talk of our Advent series, Jarek Kurek OSB speaks on 'Advent of Christ: A Chance for Renewal.' Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Luke Macnamara OSB begins our Advent series with his talk 'The Promise of Advent.' Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Each year, the Church ends the annual liturgical cycle with the Solemnity of Christ the King. In this Home Retreat, Fr Oswald reflects on the history and significance of this great feast. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Fr Cedd introduces St Augustine of Hippo. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Fr Cedd discusses a sermon of the sixteenth century German Carthusian monk, Johannes Justus Landsperg, known as Lanspergius. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Fr Cedd talks about the life and writings of the famous sixth century Palestinian monk and Abbot, St Dorotheus of Gaza. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Fr Cedd from Ampleforth Abbey continues his wonderful series on the writings of monastic men and women who have inspired him. Today he reflects on the Cistercian abbot Guerric of Igny. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Welcome back to the Cloister after our Summer break. Our fortnightly podcast returns this Autumn with a series from Fr Cedd from Ampleforth Abbey entitled 'the cloud of witnesses'. Today's reflection consider St Aelred of Rievaulx. May these reflections be a blessing to you Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Today Fr Richard, from Ampleforth Abbey, shares on the theme of Joy. This is the final episode of the Cloister for the moment. We may be back in September, until then have a peaceful and joy filled Summer. Keep in touch at our website, monasticretreats.org Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Fr Bede from Ampleforth Abbey reflects on Pentecost. Are you almost ready to be inspired by the Holy Spirit to begin to renew the face of your local acre of the world?..& can “she” rely on you? an insight into a Confirmation weekend retreat for a group of 30 young disciples preparing to receive a new name and a new relationship with the Holy Spirit.. ..are you ready to be inspired by their insights? The further resources mentioned can be accessed here. Support...
Send us a text In today's episode we hear from James, who at the time of recording this had just completed a monastic internship at Worth Abbey. Discover what life was like living with a community of Benedictine monks. For More information on Monastic Internships visit - Worth Abbey - Quarr Abbey Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Learning to Be Compassionate: A Story of Healing and Acceptance (followed by 20 mins of silent meditation) 🔔 This recording is from a recent online practice gathering. These happen every Saturday between 08:30-09:30 UK time and every Wednesday between 20:00-20:45 UK time. Sign up here to join us - it's free and everyone is welcome. www.linktr.ee/schoolofcontemplativelife In this reflection, we explore the profound wisdom of compassion through an ancient desert story told by T...
Send us a text Prepare for Holy Week with the final talk of our Lent series, 'A Subversive Triumph' by Luke Macnamara OSB. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Anne Lanigan, a PhD student at Saint Patrick's Pontifical University in Maynooth, presents a talk on 'Salvation's Unusual Contours: Jesus and the Criminals.' Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Br Pádraig McIntyre OSB from Glenstal Abbey presents a talk - "The Lost Sons" - as part of our Lent series. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Mark Patrick Hederman OSB delivers the third talk in our Lent series. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Fr Brendan Coffey OSB delivers the second talk in our Lent series: 'Transfiguration.' Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Fr Luke Macnamara OSB presents the first of our Lenten talks "Prayer in Testing Times (Luke 4:1-11) This was first released in 2022. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text In today's episode Fr Gabriel from Ampleforth Abbey, reflects on Psalm 118:173 in this talk entitled 'let your hand be ready to help me'. Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk
Send us a text Abbot Robert from Ampleforth Abbey explores one of the most profound questions in the Gospel of John: "Do you want to be healed?" (John 5:6) What does this question mean for us today? How do we respond to the invitation of healing, both physically and spiritually? Abbot Robert offers deep insights into Jesus’ compassionate challenge to our hearts and lives, inviting us to reflect on our own desires for transformation and wholeness. Tune in to this thought-provoking conversation...























