St Benedict and Marriage
Monday 2 –'Thursday 5 June 2003 led by Kit and Caroline Dollard The Rule of St Benedict, written 1500 years ago, has been the spiritual foundation for many individuals as well as providing guidelines for community life. It has much to offer married people who seek to live committed lives in today's world with all its complex problems and opportunities, to reflect on the insights it offers our own marriages, in the area of relationships. balance in life, handling change, children and spirituality of marriage. Cost: £ 115.00 resident; £60.00 non-resident
Looking Forward to Retirement
Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 June 2003 led by Kit and Caroline Dollard We are all living longer and retiring earlier. How will we chose to spend this time? These three days will be workshop in style and will help us to examine how we can make the most of our gifts, experiences and skills at what is a most fruitful time in our lives. The retreat is most suitable for those aged 50 and over. Sessions will include:
• Looking at changes in life Insights from the Rule of St Benedict. and the Pope's letter to older people Collaborative Ministry Awareness of Church's Social Teaching Spirituality in the second half of life Making things happen!
Cost: £115.00 resident; £65.00 non-resident
St Benedict for Beginners
Monday 7 – Thursday 10 July 2003 led by Kit Dollard The Rule of St Benedict has been the spiritual foundation for many individuals it also offers a vision for community life. It has much to offer about how we can live fully in today's world with all its complex problems — and opportunities on the insights it offers our own lives, for relationships, balance, handling change and difficult decisions, making the most of our gifts and building a true community Cost: £115.00 resident; £60.00 non-resident
Beach Prayer Walks
Monday 28 July — Friday 1 August 2003 led by Fr Bede Leach, OSB To retreat to quiet places ... to weave your mood with the tide ... to read direction in waves and footprints ... to write your own truth in the sand ... to watch, to taste and to ponder... Cost: £150.00 resident; £80.00 non-resident (to include minibus journeys) Further enquiries and bookings: Hospitality & Pastoral Office Ampleforth Abbey YORK Y062 4EN Tel: 01439 766889 / Fax: 01439 766755 e-mail: [email protected]