Fr Cedd introduces St Augustine of Hippo.

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Fr Cedd discusses a sermon of the sixteenth century German Carthusian monk, Johannes Justus Landsperg, known as Lanspergius.

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Fr Cedd talks about the life and writings of the famous sixth century Palestinian monk and Abbot, St Dorotheus of Gaza.

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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.

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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

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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. 

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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?

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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.

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- Worth Abbey 

- Quarr Abbey 

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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 Thomas Merton, featuring Abbot Anastasius—a figure whose quiet grace reflects the boundless, non-judging love of God.

What happens when we stop judging ourselves and others, and begin to offer true compassion? How might our relationships—and our own inner life—change if we lived from that place of love?

Drawing on the teachings of Jesus, the radical insights of Julian of Norwich, and lived experiences from our own meditation community, we reflect on how learning to be compassionate with ourselves is the first step toward healing, growth, and loving others more deeply.

Join us for this meditative reflection on what it means to be met by God as the Good Parent—one whose love is unconditional, spacious, and always inviting us to be more fully ourselves.

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I just wanted to share with you today a little update on recent developments here at Monastic retreats. 
 
 Some of you may be aware that just before Easter we made the decision to close our social media accounts. I have been reading and listening to lots of research recently on the effect of social media on our minds and our society and although I have loved being able to engage with people via both instagram and Facebook I feel my time could be better spent focussing on other areas of our ministry. 
 
 Stepping away from social media doesn’t however mean that our work and ministry here at Monastic Retreats is coming to a close. Spending time not creating social media content will enable me to focus on improving Our website (which has just had a redesign), our monthly emails which will be expanded, this our fortnightly podcast and also our Advent and Lent devotionals. 
 
 Later this year we will also be releasing our liturgical journal ‘Ora et Labora’ for the liturgical year 25/26, instead of producing seasonal editions as we have this year, we will be producing one beautiful year long edition. 
 
 So our work here in helping monasteries promote their retreats is still very much continuing and alongside that producing spiritual formation resources to encourage you in your work with the Lord. 
 
 Thank you for being part of our community here and if you haven’t already can I encourage you to sign up for our regular emails via the sign up form at our website.

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