February
Love was his meaning
Lent with Julian of Norwich
February 11-14 (3 days Reg Fee £28)
Julian of Norwich is the greatest of the English mysitcs. A 'down to earth' theologian she struggles with the difficult questions of sin and suffering while speaking about the intimacy and tenderness of God who is both Father and Mother. This Lent we draw inspiration from one whose message of hope still touches our lives today.
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Dom Brendan Thomas
March
The Embrace of God
St Luke's Gospel
March 1-3 (2 days Reg Fee £26)
The Gospel of Luke is probably the most colourful book of the New Testament. He gives shape to our understanding of the Incarnation, introduces us to the characters of Zachariah and Elizabeth, John the Baptist and of course Mary and Jospeh. Luke's portrayal of Jesus is one of mildness and mercy, a man who reaches out to us in a loving embrace.
In this retreat we meet a Jesus who loves humanity, and to whom the only proper response is joy.
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Dom Brendan Thomas
The Belmont Easter Retreat
March 28- April 1 (Thursday pm - Monday am. Reg Fee £28)
From Maundy Thursday and Good Friday to Easter we pray and live the Paschal Mystery of Christ.
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Dom Simon McGurk, Dom Andrew Berry and Dom Alex Echeandia Loro
April
Jesus and the World He Knew
April 5-7 (2 days Reg Fee £28)
This study weekend sets the life of Jesus against the background of the First Century and asks: "Can we discover the historical Jesus"? Dom Henry Wandbrough, renowned Biblical scholar, looks at the political, cultural and religious background to the New Testament in order to help us gain a clearer understanding of the person of Jesus and His world. Details, Booking Form (pdf file) Booking Form (Word)
Dom Henry Wansbrough
This We Believe! The Creed and Why It Matters.
A Retreat for the Year of Faith
April 19-21 (2 days Reg Fee £26)
The Creed we profess is a marvellous summery of what we believe and takes us to the heart of our faith. In the special retreat to mark the end of the Year of Faith Abbot Paul and Dom Andrew look afresh at the central teachings of Christianity and reflect on their meaning. Details, Booking Form (pdf file) Booking Form (Word)
Abbot Paul Stonham and Dom Andrew Berry
May
The Artists' Mary
May 3-5 (2 days Reg Fee £26)
This retreat looks at the mystery and beauty of mary as seen through the eyes of artists throughout the ages.
With illustrated talks. Details, Booking Form (pdf file) Booking Form (Word)
Dom Simon McGurk
Faith of our Fathers
May 31-June 2 (2 days Reg Fee £26)
In this retreat Abbot Paul will explore the lived experience of ordinary Catholics and reflects on how faith is lived and expressed in changing times. Details, Booking Form (pdf file) Booking Form (Word)
Abbot Paul Stonham
June and July
The Wisdom of Good Pope John
June 14-16 (2 days Reg Fee £26)
Please note this date is different to the one advertised on the retreat leaflet.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Pope John XXIII, we reflect on the life and witness of the 'peoples Pope' whose good cheer, wit and pastoral sense endeared him to the world. Details, Booking Form (pdf file) Booking Form (Word)
Dom Brendan Thomas
Holy Places, Historic Gems
July 1-3 (3 days Monday 4pm-Thursday 2pm Reg Fee £28 plus £15 for transport)
See how our ancestors gave glory to God through their architecture, sculpture and glass. Illustrated talks and a day tour of churches local to Belmont Abbey. Details, Booking Form (pdf file) Booking Form (Word)
Dom Simon McGurk
The Desert of the Heart
July 26-28 (2 days Reg Fee £26)
With humour and insight the Desert Fathers and Mothers speak from experience about the human condition.
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Dom Brendan Thomas.