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PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 You are welcome: “Come and See” “Master, where do you live?” “Come and see” said Jesus. (John 1:39) A warm greeting to all our of guests and friends. This year has been designated “The Year of the Word”, a year to celebrate the gift of God’s sharing of his life with us in the scriptures. I am reminded of Christ’s promise in Saint John’s gospel: “If you make my word your home, you will truly be my disciples, and you will come to know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”(John 8:31) As you look through this brochure you will notice a number of events focusing on the Word of God in different ways. In particular I would like to draw your attention to a series of monthly day events set aside to explore different ways of approaching and understanding the Word. There are also a series retreat days that are entitled Friends of Hospitality. A number of different people have shared time together on retreat at Ampleforth and discovered friends along the way. There is the beginning of a sort of community of retreat goers. Many people would like to be able to return more regularly and spend time with familiar faces – to strengthen that sense of community, of a journey shared. The days have a very simple structure: coffee – a talk – some space for reflection, conversation or relaxation – a meal together – and some time for sharing and prayer together at the end. Whether you are a “seasoned” retreat goer, or someone who simply finds the possibility attractive, do please get in touch with us! By now the monastic community is well and truly settled back into the monastery and it is a particular joy to be able to welcome guests to join our prayer in the Abbey Church. May I take this opportunity on behalf of the monastic community to wish you every blessing throughout this year and for those of you able to come for a visit we look forward very much to welcoming you. With every best wish, Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Dean of Hospitality
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Contents
Welcome Inside Front Cover Meet our Pastoral Team 4 A Chance to Relax and Reflect 6 The Year of the God Who Speaks 8 Friends of Ampleforth Hospitality 10 The Path of Life 11 An Invitation to University Students 12 Parish Groups & Self-Led Retreats 12 School Groups 13 Easter Triduum 14 Retreats 15-27 Retreat Booking Enquiry Form 28 The Abbey Shop 29 The Abbey Tea Room 30 The Visitor Centre 31
3 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 Meet our Pastoral Team
Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Fr Oswald McBride OSB Fr Kevin brings to his retreat work a wide range of Fr Oswald joined the Ampleforth Community in experience both as a monk and as a diocesan priest. 1991. After studies at Ampleforth, in Oxford and in He has been involved for many years in parish ministry, Rome, he was ordained Priest in 1999. For many years, as well as leading retreats with both young people and he taught in the College, serving as a Housemaster adults, engaging in individual accompaniment, and being from 2004-11. From 2011-2018 he was Vocations involved at diocesan level in a variety of inititatives. He Coordinator for the Community, and currently works is now Dean of Hospitality and Vocations Co-ordinator. as Prior and Chaplain at St Benet’s Hall, Oxford.
Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Fr Chad Boulton OSB Seeking a link between psychology and spirituality is Fr Chad Boulton has been a monk for more than 25 Fr Christopher’s particular interest, and his Tai Chi years, running the Chaplaincy in Ampleforth College and Meditation Retreats, which he runs with Terry for the last 10 years. He is now Novice Master and is Doyle, have proved very popular. After his years in also focussing his time on the formation of monks. Zimbabwe, he has worked for 12 years with the Team.
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Fr Henry Wansbrough OSB Fr Richard ffield OSB Fr Henry is a Biblical scholar with an international Fr Richard joined the monastery 50 years ago after reputation. He is a former member of the Pontifical training as an engineer. After being a Housemaster Biblical Commission and author of many books. He for 21 years, he spent 12 years as a member of our also edited the New Jerusalem Bible and is in great Monastery of Christ the Word in Zimbabwe. demand as a speaker.
Fr Wulstan Peterburs OSB Fr Wulstan entered the monastic community at Ampleforth Abbey in 1998, having previously taught in the school, and has served variously as Teacher of Religious Studies and History, Head of Religious Studies, Housemaster, Procurator and Headmaster. He holds a doctorate on the theology of John Henry Newman, both publishing and delivering a number of papers on his work.
5 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2019 A Chance to Relax and Reflect Jesus said: “Let us go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:31)
Perhaps you would value some time out, some space for yourself, a chance to rediscover a sense of peace and calm. Perhaps you would value an opportunity to have some time to reflect on the direction of your life, and to reconnect with yourself and with God. Perhaps you sense a need simply to be present for a while or to get some well-earned rest.
At whatever point you find yourself in life, you are very welcome to come and spend some time with us at Ampleforth. We will provide you with a private room, with food, with the opportunity to join the Community in prayer, and a beautiful, peaceful setting within which to find your centre and renew your relationship with God.
Individual guest charges per person per day are as follows: Sun-Thurs Fri & Sat Sun-Thurs Fri & Sat En-suite En-suite Standard Standard Resident Full Board £62.50 £64.00 £57.00 £58.50 Supper, Bed and Breakfast £54.00 £55.50 £48.50 £50.00 Bed and Breakfast £41.50 £42.50 £36.00 £37.00
For guests making a private retreat we require a £25.00 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit per person. For anyone who is unemployed or in special need, there is no fixed charge. Any contribution within your means would be welcome.
Disabled Guests En-suite accommodation and facilities for disabled guests are available. Please contact our Pastoral Team for further details. Ampleforth is built on the side of a hill and therefore access around the campus necessitates guests negotiating stairs and walking between accommodation, the Abbey Church and the refectory.
If you are interested or would like some further information please contact our Hospitality and Pastoral Office at [email protected] or call us on 01439 766486. 6 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020
7 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 The Year of the God Who Speaks
Scripture is at the centre of everything the Church does. Thursday 26 March 2020 The word of God shapes our prayer and worship. The Bible Holy Book and Holy Week – Liam Kelly shows us how to understand the world, how we are called to live and relate to each other. Wednesday 13 May 2020 The Bible as prayer book: Lectio Divina The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales The Weave of Manquehue Prayer has dedicated 2020 as a year of focus on the Bible and ‘The God Who Speaks’. Wednesday 10 June 2020 Celebrating the Bible in Seasons – Fr Chad Boulton OSB During the year, we will be celebrating, living and sharing God’s word through a series of monthly Study Days at Wednesday 8 July 2020 Ampleforth Abbey, with different speakers helping us to The Bible in Music and Art – Fr Cedd Mannion OSB and reflect and celebrate God’s Word in a variety of ways. Stephen Bird
Wednesday 11 December 2019 Wednesday 9 September 2020 Why bother with the Bible? Opening the Word The Psalms as the Christian Prayer – Sr Petra, Stanbrook Fr Henry Wansbrough OSB Abbey
Wednesday 8 January 2020 Wednesday 14 October 2020 The Gospel of Matthew – Fr Henry Wansbrough OSB Contemplating the Bible – Sr Laurentia, Stanbrook Abbey
Wednesday 12 February 2020 Wednesday 11 November 2020 Engaging with the Bible: See, Judge, Act – Patricia Kelly ‘Go out and proclaim the Good News’: what do I do next? – Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Wednesday 11 March 2020 The Bible and families – Kit and Caroline Dollard
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Outline of the day:
11.00am Arrivals and coffee 11.30am Talk 1.00pm Little Hour in the Abbey Church 1.15pm Lunch 2.00pm Time for reflection 3.00pm Talk 4.00pm Closing Liturgy 4.30pm Tea and departures
Cost: A suggested donation based on £31.00 per person will fully defray costs, but this is a suggestion only and is left entirely at the donor’s discretion.
For further details, please contact the Hospitality and Pastoral Team
01439 766486 [email protected]
9 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 Friends of Ampleforth Hospitality An opportunity to share the journey Dates for the diary:
A number of different people have shared time together on Tuesday 21 January retreat at Ampleforth and discovered friends along the way. Tuesday 18 February There is the beginning of a sort of community of retreat Tuesday 17 March goers. Many people would like to be able to return more Tuesday 21 April regularly and spend time with familiar faces – to strengthen Tuesday 19 May that sense of community, of a journey shared. Tuesday 23 June Tuesday 21 July To that end we are beginning this year a series of monthly Tuesday 22 September “days” with a very simple structure: coffee – a talk – some Tuesday 20 October space for reflection, conversation or relaxation – a meal Tuesday 17 November together – and some time for sharing and prayer together Tuesday 15 December at the end. Cost: A suggested donation based on £31.00 per person Whether you are a “seasoned” retreat goer, or someone will fully defray costs, but this is a suggestion only and is left who simply finds the possibility attractive, do please get in entirely at the donor’s discretion. touch with us!
Outline of the day:
10.00am Arrive at the Grange for coffee 10.30am Session 1.00pm Little Hour 1.15pm Lunch in the Tea Room 4:00pm Feedback Session 4.45pm Tea in the Grange
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The Path of Life Path of Life retreats are for anyone aged 8-35 who want to beings can’t take too much reality!” And yet Jesus makes a very explore their faith and the direction their life is taking. These different claim. “The truth will make you free,” he says (John sessions will explore the amazing claim made by Jesus that he is 8:32). What is that truth he is speaking of, the one that will set “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” (John 14:6) How can we discover me free, the one that will prove more true and good the more for ourselves that he really speaks the truth: “I am the Way for I live it, that one that will be the key to the life I long for? you to walk, the path that leads to life: I am the truth that lies at the heart of life, the truth that will set you free: I am the life (3) “I am the Life” Friday 6 – Sunday 8 November that in your heart of hearts you long for and were made for.” St Benedict’s Rule begins with an image of Christ calling out in the marketplace, raising his voice to make himself heard: “Is (1) “I am the Way” Friday 13 – Sunday 15 March there anyone here who longs for life?” To be truly alive - who Some people seem to find a way of living, a way of walking doesn’t long for it? St Benedict goes on to say that the person through life, a path to follow, that brings them alive, that makes who answers that call wholeheartedly, who discerns and follows their lives more and more vibrant. What is that path, what are the path it gradually reveals to them, will find themselves over the common characteristics that show themselves again and time “running along that path their heart overflowing with the again in the many very different people who have discovered it, inexpressible delight of love.” During this retreat we begin to and how do I discover and follow it for myself in the way that is discern that path together. right for me? To confirm your place on the retreat we require a non- (2) “I am the Truth” Friday 31 July – Sunday 2 August refundable deposit of £25.00. There are no further charges Sometimes the truth can seem threatening, frightening. We once you have paid a deposit. Participants are invited, if it is sense it in phrases like; “You can’t handle the truth,” or “human possible, to make a donation that is within their means.
11 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 An Invitation to University Students Parish Groups & Self-Led Retreats Take time for yourself. Groups may book our retreat facilities to run their own Give yourself some space to complete assignments, reflect on self-led retreats. The Grange is our main retreat house and is who you are and where you are; discern and decide the next located in the grounds of the monastery overlooking the Abbey step on your journey, or simply give yourself time to be in the Church and enjoys picturesque views of the valley. The house peaceful environment of a living monastery. comprises of a main meeting room, a smaller breakout room, an attractive chapel, 21 bedrooms a kitchen for refreshments, You are welcome to participate in our daily round of prayer, a library and a small garden. All bookings are fully catered for called the Divine Office, read and ponder in the library or your with meals served in our Tea Room and freshly homemade own room, or walk and wander in the spacious grounds of the cakes delivered daily to the retreat house. Abbey. If you are considering booking The Grange for your group There is no specific charge for your stay, but you may retreat then call our pastoral administration team to discuss contribute according to your means. You are simply welcome your requirements. Please note that demand for weekends to be here, for your own spiritual nourishment and a pause in is always very high and we tend to have more mid-week your pilgrimage of life. availability so can offer more competitive prices.
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Facilities include a spacious common room with TV and DVD School Groups player, Ipod dock and pool table. Two large meeting/conference We would be delighted to host your school trip; there is a rooms perfect for group discussions. There is also a games wealth of information from history to geography and nature to room with ping pong and a pool table. Hot drinks can be made religion which coincide with the school curriculum. in the kitchenette. There are lavatories on the ground floor and there is a ground floor bedroom which is suitable for Groups are welcome to book retreats at Ampleforth and wheelchair users. school groups in particular will find ideal accommodation in Alban Roe House, situated at the west end of the campus with The Chapel in the House is dedicated to St Alban Roe, a magnificent views over the valley. The House can be used for member of the Community, who was martyred in the 17th residential or day groups and is available throughout the year. century.
The retreat experience allows young people to develop Two large magnificent lawns are located in front of the House confidence to be themselves, understand their gifts and the for groups to run and kick a ball around. Our retreat groups meaning of their faith in their lives. The gentle, relaxed and fun also receive discounted rates in our St Alban’s Sports Centre. atmosphere provides the backdrop to make new friendships and strengthen old ones. Meals are provided in the Ambrose Griffiths Room which is a short walk from the accommodation. Accommodation is in five dormitories, one dormitory sleeping 10, three dormitories sleeping 9 and one dormitory sleeping Prices start from £33.50 per person per night on a full board 8 people and there are six staff/leader rooms. All bedding is package. provided but guests are requested to bring their own towels.
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Thursday 9 – Monday 13 April The Easter Triduum A Celebration of Easter at Ampleforth
Join the Ampleforth Community for Easter conferences and the celebration of the Triduum liturgies.
We have a dedicated programme for children and university students. Booking forms will be available from late January 2020.
Early booking is recommended due to the limited space.
For Easter Triduum enquiries please email [email protected]
14 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY FEBRUARY MARCH Friday 14 – Sunday 16 February Monday 2 - Thursday 5 March Patient Persistent Practice God speaks through Art & Spirituality Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Fr Bede Leach OSB Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 Standard: £202.50 En-suite: £217.50
These words are part of a Chinese proverb, which could relate Three full days of discovering the essence of our faith in religious seamlessly with monastic stability and Christian disciplines. In our art as it comes to life again, as we weave the initial gospel story present situation of chaos and uncertainty, we need grounded, with the faith life and homily of the artist, & gradually see our own mature and faithful people to practice ‘sitting in the fire’ or in ongoing life & faith story emerging, again or for the first time; three the whirlwind, able to listen to the still small voice of God. We paintings, two sessions on each, a slow gentle exploration with can look at Patience, Persistence (or Perseverance) and various fellow disciples and a God of surprises. forms of Practice which can help us be a calming, still centre amid confusion.
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15 Friday 6 – Sunday 8 March Friday 13 – Sunday 15 March Homeward Bound A Path of Life – “I am the Way” Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 Some people seem to find a way of living, a way of walking through Inspired by Richard Rohr’s book Falling Upwards this retreat life, a path to follow, that brings them alive, that makes their lives will explore the second half of life journey, which can be a very more and more vibrant. What is that path, what are the common positive and challenging adventure, rather than ‘coasting’ to the end characteristics that show themselves again and again in the many of the road. We will look at the first half of life and its aims; the very different people who have discovered it, and how do I discover moment of crisis which makes us question; and the second half of and follow it for myself in the way that is right for me? life journey which focuses on our purpose. At any time of life, we may suddenly realise that we are mortal and we will die. For most To confirm your place on the retreat we require a non-refundable people, this comes in the second half of our life; but an illness, an deposit of £25.00. There are no further charges once you have accident, the loss of a loved one, may precipitate this realisation paid a deposit. Participants are invited, if it is possible, to make a earlier. Can we prepare for that end? Can we use the time left to donation that is within their means. us to deepen our relationships with people and with God. Session 2 – Friday 31 July – Sunday 2 August Session 3 – Friday 20 – Sunday 22 November
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16 APRIL Friday 3 – Sunday 5 April Thursday 9 – Monday 13 April Reading the Passions Part 2 The Easter Triduum Fr Oswald McBride OSB A Celebration of Easter at Ampleforth Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 Join the Ampleforth Community for Easter conferences and the celebration of the Triduum liturgies. We have a dedicated Last year, we looked at The Passion Narratives of St Luke and St programme for children and university students. John. In this ‘Year of the Word’ we will prayerfully reflect on St Booking forms will be available from late January 2020. Early Matthew’s Account of Jesus’ Trial and Passion, which we will hear booking is recommended due to the limited space. solemnly proclaimed on Palm Sunday. For Easter Triduum enquiries please email:
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17 MAY Monday 20 – Friday 24 April Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May God speaks on a Beach Prayer Walk Tai Chi and Christian Meditation Fr Bede Leach OSB Terry Doyle and Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Standard: £328 En-suite: £340 Standard: £157 En-suite: £167
An early opportunity to wrap up for an early post-Easter daily Tai Chi has been described as ‘meditation in movement’. Christian walk on a beach, with strangers becoming pilgrims, and to listen to Meditation involves stillness. During this retreat we balance these the Resurrection stories of sand, boats and fish, as we meet Christ paradoxical practices to help focus our body and mind on being in person and in Word, in stories, in the waves and on the gentle open to God. Under Terry Doyle, a practitioner of Tai Chi and an breeze, & back home for an evening session to share the days Oblate of the World Community of Christian Meditation (WCCM) moments. we will be guided in our learning and develop these means, by which we relax and become aware of God’s presence. Lunches are not provided but there will be an opportunity each day to buy your own lunch. No previous experience is required, but those who have been before are most welcome to renew their practice and re-connect. Please bring suitable clothing and footwear – Yorkshire weather can be unpredictable!
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18 Monday 4 – Thursday 7 May Friday 29 – Sunday 31 May A Choral Retreat - “Let our mouths be New Testament Greek for filled with your praise” Adult Beginners Anji Dowson & Fr Alexander McCabe OSB Dr Charlotte Goddard Head of Classics, Standard: £202.50 En-suite: £217.50 Ampleforth College & Fr Henry Wansbrough OSB
This is an invitation to come and sing the sacred music of East and West, Standard: £147 En-suite: £157 which will include Monastic Chant, Renaissance, Orthodox and 20th For further details on the content of the course please contact century choral music. Led by the Ampleforth community, there will also [email protected] be the opportunity to join with the monks in singing the daily monastic Offices in the Abbey Church.
When responding to this invitation, will you please indicate whether you are a soprano, alto, tenor or bass and state any previous singing experience.
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19 JUNE Monday 1 – Thursday 4 June Friday 5 – Sunday 7 June “Love after Love”: The Joy of the The Awakening Self and Our Christian Journey Preoccupations Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Standard: £202.50 En-suite: £217.50 Standard: £135 En-suite: £145
The title of this retreat is inspired by Derek Walcott’s poem of The Ancient Church Fathers and Monks were aware of Eight the same name, a poem which goes on to say: “A time will come Preoccupations which could divert or distract a person’s spiritual when with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own path to God. In this retreat, we examine a modern psychologist’s door.” The Christian journey is one of an ever-deepening discovery interpretation of Spirituality and Awakening Self’ (Dr David of ourselves, our true selves as children of God – that true self G Benner), and try to show that those ancient insights and we have so often betrayed for another. When we learn, like the preoccupations can still disrupt our awakening and journey, towards prodigals we all are, to come home again to ourselves, we find with our final goal of consciousness and union in God. joy that we have always had everything we needed, and so much more than we could have ever imagined.
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20 JULY Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June Friday 3 – Sunday 5 July Silent Retreat Homeward Bound B Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 Fr Christopher Gorst OSB
It is often difficult to find the interior silence needed to hear God’s Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 voice amidst the busy and stressful day-to-day of our lives. This Inspired by Richard Rohr’s book Falling Upwards this retreat retreat invites you to come, rest and be replenished in the beauty and will explore the second half of life’s journey, which can be a very stillness of the Ampleforth Valley. It is a time to listen to God at work positive and challenging adventure, rather than ‘coasting’ to the end in your daily life and in the prayer of the retreat. of the road. We will look at the first half of life and its aims; the moment of crisis which makes us question; and the second half of In our busy, noisy world, more and more people are discovering life journey which focuses on our purpose. At any time of life, we the importance of the discipline of silence in order to listen to God may suddenly realise that we are mortal and we will die. For most speaking to us. You will join the monks in their daily prayer, and there people, this comes in the second half of our life; but an illness, an will be an opportunity for you to meet individually with one of the accident, the loss of a loved one, may precipitate this realisation monks, to read and to pray. earlier. Can we prepare for that end? Can we use the time left to us to deepen our relationships with people and with God.
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21 Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July Monday 27 – Friday 31 July Becoming Older Gracefully God speaks on a Beach Prayer Walk Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Fr Bede Leach OSB Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 Standard: £328 En-suite: £340
Eric Erikson’s psychosocial theory proposed eight stages of human A summer opportunity to visit the seaside for three days of walking development, the final stage being between the mid-sixties and the beach, as strangers become fellow pilgrims, & to listen to gospel death. It is a stage which our own Society does not necessarily stories of sand, boats & fish, as we meet Christ in person & in respect, and we have seen the rise of Ageism. How do we avoid Word, in stories, in the waves & on the gentle breeze; paddling is succumbing to Ageism ourselves? And how do we provide a model warmly encouraged! & back home for an evening session to share of grace-filled maturity and even of wisdom, in this last stage before the days moments. we die. Lunches are not provided but there will be an opportunity each day to buy your own lunch.
Please bring suitable clothing and footwear – Yorkshire weather can be unpredictable!
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22 AUGUST AUGUST Friday 31 July – Sunday 2 August Monday 17 – Thursday 20 August Path of Life – “I am the Truth” Tai Chi & Christian Meditation Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Terry Doyle and Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Standard: £235 En-suite: £250.50 Sometimes the truth can seem threatening, frightening. We sense it in phrases like; “You can’t handle the truth,” or “human beings can’t Tai Chi has been described as ‘meditation in movement’. Christian take too much reality!” And yet Jesus makes a very different claim. Meditation involves stillness. During this retreat we balance these “The truth will make you free,” he says (John 8:32). What is that paradoxical practices to help focus our body and mind on being open to truth he is speaking of, the one that will set me free, the one that God. Under Terry Doyle, a practitioner of Tai Chi and an Oblate of the will prove more true and good the more I live it, the one that will World Community of Christian Meditation (WCCM) we will be guided be the key to the life I long for? in our learning and develop these means, by which we relax and become aware of God’s presence. To confirm your place on the retreat we require a non-refundable deposit of £25.00. There are no further charges once you have No previous experience is required, but those who have been before are paid a deposit. Participants are invited, if it is possible, to make a most welcome to renew their practice and re-connect. donation that is within their means.
Session 3: Friday 20 – Sunday 22 November
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23 SEPTEMBER Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September Lectio Divina : Meeting our Lord in The Gospel of John the Bible Fr Henry Wansbrough OSB The Weave of Manquehue Prayer Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 “The gospel of John differs from the three Synoptic Gospels in Our Lord Jesus Christ speaks to us through Sacred Scripture. During outline and approach, intent on teaching the lessons of the life and this weekend, members of The Weave of Manquehue Prayer will teach teaching of Jesus. It seems to have gone through several editions, us to use our Bible as to personally encounter Jesus Christ when we each contributing its own specific angle. At the same time, it is most read it. We will learn about Lectio Divina, its history, its foundations, deeply rooted in the history and geography of the Holy Land, and and the teaching of the Fathers and of the Church about it. But, most especially of Jerusalem. Recounting neither the Baptism nor the importantly, we will spend time actually doing Lectio. The weekend will Eucharist of Jesus, it concentrates on the presence of the Spirit of be accessible to those who have no previous knowledge of Lectio Divina the Risen Christ in his Church.” and enriching for those who do.
The Weave of Manquehue Prayer is a network of friends that seek to help one another to pray, cultivate spiritual friendship and share with many the Good News of the Risen Christ. The Weave draws from the charism of the Manquehue Movement to enrich initiatives of evangelization and service.
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24 OCTOBER Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October Friday 9 – Sunday 11 October Christian Meditation An Introduction to Benedictine Terry Doyle & Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Spirituality Standard: £157 En-suite: £167 Fr Wulstan Peterburs OSB Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 This weekend welcomes new people to the practice of Meditation, and people who have been before, but who want a meditative This retreat explores St Benedict’s way of being a Christian, considering weekend of Silent learning. Terry Doyle, an Oblate of the World the major elements of his spiritual teaching and how these can help all Community of Christian Meditation, will conduct the silent Christians, whether lay or monastic, on their way to God. weekend, through the teachings of John Main and Laurence Freeman, and periods of Meditation practice. Fr Christopher will accompany the sessions, and contribute some input from the Rule of Benedict. The Retreat is integrated with the Community Prayer in the Abbey Church, as well as time for quiet walks or time on your own.
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25 Friday 23 – Sunday 24 October Friday 30 October – Sunday 1 November “Inner freedom” Seasons of the Spirit Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Fr Chad Boulton OSB Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 Standard: £135 En-suite: £145
October is a dramatic reminder of the changing seasons. The Saint Paul warns us that we hold ourselves back from the freedom year’s cycle of summer, autumn, winter, spring offer a model for and openness that is truly ours. “It is,” he says, “in your own hearts understanding the different seasons in our spiritural live, the times that you are restricted.” (2 Cor 6:12) of flourishing and of disappointment, of death and of re-birth, understanding the imagery of nature through the lens of scripture. The New Testament speaks constantly of freedom: “The truth will make you free.” (John 8:32); “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Cor 3:17); “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” (Gal 5:1); “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!” (John 8:36).
This retreat will explore this freedom and how we discover it, how we nurture it, and how we allow it to grow within us.
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26 NOVEMBER DECEMBER Friday 6 – Sunday 8 November Friday 4 – Sunday 6 December Path of Life – “I am the Life” Advent Retreat: “The season of glad Fr Kevin Hayden OSB songs has come” (Song of Songs 2:12) Fr Kevin Hayden OSB St Benedict’s Rule begins with an image of Christ calling out in Standard: £135 En-suite: £145 the marketplace, raising his voice to make himself heard: “Is there anyone here who longs for life?” To be truly alive – who doesn’t long for it? During this Year of the Word we will explore what riches that Word opens for us in the beautiful readings we encounter St Benedict goes on to say that the person who answers that call throughout this Advent season. We will allow that Word to reveal wholeheartedly, who discerns and follows the path it gradually to us what God wants to bring about in our lives. We will invite reveals to them, will find themselves over time “running along that that Word to touch and enrich our lives, our prayer, and, of course, path their heart overflowing with the inexpressible delight of love.” our celebration of this special season. During this retreat we begin to discern that path together.
To confirm your place on the retreat we require a non-refundable deposit of £25.00. There are no further charges once you have paid a deposit. Participants are invited, if it is possible, to make a donation that is within their means.
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To book a place on one of our retreats or to book an individual retreat please complete and return the booking form to our Hospitality and Pastoral Office. A non-returnable and non-transferable deposit of £50 is required for all retreats in the programme.
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The Abbey Shop The Abbey Shop sells a wide range of gifts, books, devotional items and our range of Ampleforth Abbey drinks, including our award-winning Premium Cider and Apple Liqueur.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 4.00pm 01439 766778 [email protected]
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The Abbey Tea Room The Ampleforth Abbey Tea Room, furnished with the famous Robert “Mousey” Thompson tables and chairs, is situated in the centre of the Ampleforth campus. The menu includes a selection of homemade cakes and scones, light meals and delicious afternoon teas.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 10.00am - 5.30pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 5.30pm 01439 766868 [email protected]
30 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 The Visitor Centre Staffed by Fr Kentigern and a team of volunteers, the Visitor Centre tells the Ampleforth story and details the day-to-day life of the Monastic Community with displays, an interactive quiz, audio pieces and a film, as well as a mouse hunt for the younger children. The Visitor Centre is located at the east end of Alban Roe House.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm 01439 766000
Where are we? Ampleforth is situated 20 miles north of the historic city of York in a gentle valley below the North Yorkshire Moors. Maps and directions are available on our website or from our Pastoral Team. www.ampleforth.org.uk/visitors
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The Hospitality and Pastoral Office, Ampleforth Abbey, York, YO62 4EN [email protected],uk 01439 766486 or 766889 www.ampleforth.org.uk/visitors Ampleforth Abbey Trust Registered Charity No. 1026493