Apr
1
to Apr 7
Apr
17
to Apr 19
Vocation Weekend - Taste the goodness of the Lord who loves you
An opportunity to experience monastic life
Apr
22
10:30 AM10:30
Quiet Day - Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
A quiet time and a peaceful space, the Lord has prepared for you…
May
13
10:30 AM10:30
May
15
to May 17
Jun
12
to Jun 14
Jun
16
10:30 AM10:30
Jun
26
to Jun 28
The Midsummer Martyrs
Exploring the life and witness of the Midsummer Saints through art
Mar
5
10:30 AM10:30
Feb
20
to Feb 22
"The Joy of Salvation" Lent Retreat 2026
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 ~
Feb
3
10:30 AM10:30
Dec
22
to Jan 2
Dec
10
10:30 AM10:30
Quiet Day - Wednesday, 10th December 2025
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
Nov
28
to Nov 30
" I will seek good things for you " : Advent Retreat 2025
I will seek good things for you (Ps. 121)
Nov
21
to Nov 23
Nov
20
10:30 AM10:30
Quiet Day - Thursday, 20th November 2025
"In this oasis of quiet, before the wonderful spectacle of nature, one easily experiences how profitable silence is, a good that today is ever more rare...”
- Saint John Paul II
Oct
24
to Oct 26
Oct
16
10:30 AM10:30
Quiet Day - Thursday, 16th October 2025
“God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls.”
Mother Teresa
Jul
22
10:30 AM10:30
Jun
19
10:30 AM10:30
May
30
to Jun 1
May
16
to May 18
May
13
10:30 AM10:30
Apr
15
to Apr 21
Apr
10
10:30 AM10:30
Apr
4
to Apr 6
Living a Simple Life
Finding an alternative way to live our lives in the current situation where “Simple means more”.
Mar
19
10:30 AM10:30
Mar
7
to Mar 9
Hope Against Hope: A Retreat for Lent
“…let each one deny himself some food, drink, sleep, needless talking and idle jesting, and look forward to holy Easter with joy and spiritual longing.” (Rule of St. Benedict)
Feb
21
to Feb 23
The Beautiful Mother of God
Spending time with Mary and reflecting on God's care for us through her.
Feb
20
10:30 AM10:30
Jan
29
10:30 AM10:30
Dec
23
to Jan 2
Christmas at the Monastery
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.
Dec
12
10:00 AM10:00
Advent Quiet Day
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.
Nov
29
to Dec 1
Advent Retreat
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.
Nov
22
10:30 AM10:30
November Quiet Day
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.
Nov
1
to Nov 3
Life is eternal and love is immortal
The beautiful celebration of All Souls is a particular apt time to remember our loved ones who have died. The weekend will be led by Fr Martin McLaughlin OSB. There will be talks and opportunities for sharing, as well as times of prayer together and alone. Suggested offering is £ 140 for the weekend, which includes all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch. Please use the form for bookings or further enquiries.
Oct
25
to Oct 27
Seeking God weekend
St. Benedict asks “Who is the one who longs for life?”…. Are you longing for life? This is an invitation to encounter God in the Monastery, to live alongside the community for a weekend in order to experience our way of life. It is open to those who are seeking their place in the Church, men and women, who have not already made a life commitment. All meals included. Donations welcome. Please use the booking form to book your place or to request further information.
Oct
24
10:30 AM10:30
October Quiet Day
Come to the Monastery this Autumn 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.
