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(ONLINE) THE BOOK OF RUTH RETREAT
(ONLINE) THE BOOK OF RUTH RETREAT | Based on an incredibly strong woman, the book of Ruth is a treasure chest of gifts. We will dive into the text, swim deep in its symbolism and approach it creatively and prayerfully.
Saturday 31st January 2-5pm
(IN SITU) THE WOMAN AT THE WELL (John 4:1-42) | An invitation to journey to the well, to Christ the Living Water.
THE WOMAN AT THE WELL (John 4:1-42) | An invitation to journey to the well, to Christ the Living Water.
Led by Donna Worthington
At Jacob’s well, Jesus broke strict rules of his time in order to reach a woman who was struggling with past relationships, exclusion and isolation; he listened to her in a non-judgmental way, saw her huge potential and she was transformed, finding her own confidence and her own voice. We will explore this intriguing Gospel passage, which helps to illuminate our inner soul journeys and offers an invitation to walk to the ‘well’, to Christ the One who restores us. The retreat will include imagery, theatre presentation, discussion of the Gospel passage, Ignatian guided prayer based on the beautiful journey to the well, etc.
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(ONLINE) GOING DEEPER WITH THE MYSTIC JOHN OF THE CROSS
GOING DEEPER WITH JOHN OF THE CROSS | In the 16th C emerged a Christian thinker who went through tremendous suffering, loved every iota of life and was one of the greatest pioneers of the Christian spiritual journey the world has ever seen. You will enter into his life through a creative presentation, then journey into his 'seeing' with attentiveness to John’s unique drawing of the Cross. There will also be space to offer the dark caverns of self, our wounds, to the gentle space of Jesus’ healing living flame. And honouring John's love of Scripture, we will pray with John 14:23, a text that offers tremendous hope for a human life lived to the full.
7-9.30pm
(ONLINE) ‘THE LIVING FLAME OF LOVE’ BY JOHN OF THE CROSS
(ONLINE) ‘THE LIVING FLAME OF LOVE’ BY JOHN OF THE CROSS | This text can only be described as ’mind-blowing’, as it is a startling witness to the immense spiritual depth that can be experienced in a human life. John of the Cross wonderfully writes down his experiences in this beautiful work, the words expressing lived glimpses of eternity. It is a celebration of the presence of the divine in human existence and is utterly joyful. This text, not to be missed, will be explored on the retreat, for example, the compelling, dynamic image of the ‘flame’, John’s articulation of life experienced in all its fullness etc etc.
Sunday 12th April 2.30-5pm
(IN SITU) Memory Retreat
Memory Retreat - Donna Worthington
Memory is a hugely significant part of who we are and also our Christian narrative. We will reflect on how Jesus approached memory by exploring key Gospel texts. Ignatius and Augustine will be our guides into a deeper understanding of memory, in terms of spiritually remembering who we are as children of God with inviolable dignity. There will be space to privately bring difficult memories to prayer for healing. And we will have fun with exercises to consider how we remember.
Price includes cooked lunch and refreshments £35. Please book in advance with Sr. Mary Bernard.
(ONLINE) BE STILL & KNOW THAT I AM GOD
BE STILL & KNOW THAT I AM GOD | Sometimes we are invited to move into this quiet prayer and just ‘be’. Holding this peaceful retreat, will be space to simply rest in God. Alongside this, respecting the Christian call for radical self-awareness, we will focus on ‘Give careful thought to all your ways’ (Haggai 1:7); in the stillness, we’ll seek to really try and ‘see’ personal, negative ways that require transformation. Inspirational art (a sculpture, a painting and modern images of the stations of the cross) will be a key focus of reflection on the gentle, patient, healing Christ who knows our difficult ways and offers us His Way of freedom, resurrection and light. Tuesday 5th May 11am – 1pm
(IN SITU) LIVING PRAYER RETREAT
Living Prayer - Donna Worthington
LIVING PRAYER | A journey down the rabbit hole with Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) and his challenging book 'Living Prayer'. The journey of prayer is a road to self-awareness, a getting real, an enabling of the grace of transformation to happen. Anthony Bloom is a guide with fire in his eyes... let's journey with him... You do not need to have read the author before in order to attend the day.
Saturday 30th May 2026. £35 including cooked lunch and refreshments.
To book, please contact Sr Mary Bernard, the Bookings Secretary at
(ONLINE) STILLING OF THE STORM
(ONLINE) STILLING OF THE STORM | Wednesday 17th June 10am – 1pm
Christians mature in their journeys of faith sometimes speak of the deeply attractive ability to hold a deeper peace, even when going through difficult, anxiety-inducing situations fraught with negative emotions. Mark’s account of The Stilling of the Storm has many strategies that can help us negotiate troubled waters and seek for that deeper peace of Christ. We will dive deep into the text and are help-mates along the way will be a modern psychology strategy, desert and letting go prayer, Golding’s Lord of The Flies and meditation on Christ the unperturbed one, who helps us move towards freedom, calm and deeper self-awareness.
(IN SITU) WALKING WITH MARY
Walking with Mary - led by Donna Worthington
Walking with Mary… | Mary, you stood your ground, you walked single-minded along that sapphire-path. Barefoot, you walked on, steel-blue metal in your eyes. You. Bearer of God, full of your own light…Thursday 24th Sept 2026
£35 with cooked lunch and refreshments provided.
To book, please contact Sr Mary Bernard, the Bookings Secretary, at