WCCM in the South West Silent Retreat – Love is the Meaning
WCCM in the South West Silent Retreat : July 10th – 13th 2025
Monastery of Our Lady and St. Bernard, Brownshill Road, Stroud, Glos. GL6 8AW
LOVE IS THE MEANING
Love is such a small, simple word to encompass what is so fundamental, expansive and overflowing that we are bold enough to say ‘God is love’. The talks will open up some reflection on this rich theme.
This retreat is intended primarily for those who have been meditating for some time and wish to deepen their practice within a time of sustained silence. The days will be structured, though all is optional. The programme will be based on several periods of meditation together each day, with some walking meditation.
Liz Watson, an experienced teacher in our community, will join us on this retreat and will offer several short talks.
The Monastery is the home of a community of six Bernardine Cistercian Nuns who follow the Rule of St. Benedict and are part of the Cistercian family. Situated in the hills of the south Cotswolds, in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswold valleys and hills enhance the peace of the monastery and are conducive to a life of prayer.
The guest house reflects the simplicity of the Cistercian way of life and at the same time is warm and comfortable and it is well liked by those in our community who have stayed there before. It offers 14 bedrooms, 5 of which are twin. There is good provision of bathroom facilities close to each bedroom, two of which however are ensuite.
The retreat will begin on Thursday 10 July at 6.00 pm and finish with lunch at 12.30 on Sunday 13 July.
The cost of the three-day retreat is £200
We want to welcome all who wish to come, irrespective of means. Beyond your budget? If you wish to come but the cost is beyond your means, please talk to Jane as we have our own bursary fund to help.
For more information, contact Jane Serrurier jemserrurier@googlemail.com
A booking form is available here and a flyer with this information here.
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