Faith, Hope and Love in Advent
The Advent Retreat
- Saturdays 5th, 12th & 19th December -
led by Dom Brendan Thomas
Join us for our Advent Retreat, spread over 3 Saturdays. Connect with us live on Zoom on each of those days, if you can, or follow the talks and reflections in video form on this page afterwards. To join us, subscribe to our email and you will receive the information you need.
We will ask what faith, hope and love look like in this season of grace, and in these challenging times, and we will reflect on how we can live our Advent well so that we can celebrate our Christmas with joy.
There is no charge for this day or to follow the retreat online, but a
donation is appreciated via the link below which will support our work and mission.
How to Take Part
On the Day with Zoom
On the day there will be videos and material here on this web page for reflection, but can also connect together with Zoom for some human interaction.
To receive the password you will need to subscribe to our Belmont Abbey Retreats email -below, if you have not already done so, at least 24 hours before the event.
A link and password which will be sent out with a reminder shortly before the event. Each event is limited to 100 people, so log in early to be sure of a place.
Retreat Day Timetable
Please feel free to join in as little or as much as you are able.
From 10.15 connect via Zoom to begin at:
10.30am LIVE Opening prayers and introduction.
AM VIDEO REFLECTIONS – Watch at your own time (website).
12.00 noon LIVE Mass (via Zoom)
PM VIDEO REFLECTIONS – Watch at your own time (website).
4.00pm LIVE Connecting together with Zoom for final thoughts, conversation and closing prayer.
5.55pm LIVE To conclude, First Vespers of the Advent Sundays, concluding with the chant, Alma Redemptoris Mater sung to a solemn tone.
At your Convenience
You might prefer to join follow these reflections quietly alone or at a later time of your convenience. We have designed the retreat with all the essentials - videos and material for reflection - available online to make this possible.
This will not be accessible until the the day of the event but will remain up afterwards for the Advent season.
Cost
There is no charge for this day. It is to help in these difficult times.
You are, of course welcome to leave a donation to support us in our monastic life and mission.
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