"The Joy of Salvation" Lent Retreat 2026
Feb
20
to Feb 22

"The Joy of Salvation" Lent Retreat 2026

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During these days, therefore, we will add to the usual measure of our service something by way of private prayer and abstinence from food or drink, so that each of us will have something above the assigned measure to offer God of our own will “with the joy of the Holy Spirit” (1 Thess 1:6).

~ Rule of St. Benedict Chapter 49 ~

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Quiet Day - Wednesday, 10th December 2025
Dec
10
10:30 AM10:30

Quiet Day - Wednesday, 10th December 2025

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You know how it is in the symphony when you are listening to the symphony, the last notes die away, and there’s often a beat of silence in the auditorium before the applause begins. It’s a very full and pregnant silence. Now theology should bring us to live into that silence, into that pregnant pause.
–Karen Armstrong

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Christmas at the Monastery
Dec
23
to Jan 2

Christmas at the Monastery

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We welcome people to the Monastery of Our Lady and St. Bernard each Christmas. Our guests celebrate the liturgy with the community and enjoy the fellowship of other Christians. Together, we worship the Christ child and contemplate the mystery of the incarnation.

Please use this form if you would like more information.

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Advent Quiet Day
Dec
12
10:00 AM10:00

Advent Quiet Day

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In this wonderful season of expectant hope, come to the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.

A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.

Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.

Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.

Accommodation may be available for anyone wishing to stay for longer than a day.

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Advent Retreat
Nov
29
to Dec 1

Advent Retreat

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We invite you to come to the Monastery, at the start of this beautiful season. The retreat will begin on Friday evening and conclude on the First Sunday of Advent. You will have time for silence and prayer, spiritual input from one of the Sisters, and the opportunity to participate in the celebration of the Divine Office with the community.

To book a place, or for more information, please use the booking form.

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November Quiet Day
Nov
22
10:30 AM10:30

November Quiet Day

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Come to the Monastery to reflect, to pray, to simply be with God.

A Sister will give some input at 11 am for those who wish. You are welcome to join the community for times of prayer throughout the day and to use the Chapel, sitting rooms and garden.

Suggested offerings for the day are £20 with a packed lunch and £30 with a cooked lunch.

Contact the bookings secretary for more details or to book a place, using the on-line form or by email.

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