Waiting for God: Advent Quiet Day for Associates, Oblates and Friends Quiet Saturday, December 3, 2011 Advent is a time of waiting in expectation for God to be born – in our hearts, in the church, in our world. We wait eagerly to celebrate the anniversary of the first coming of Christ, and we wait …
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Loving Intent—Deep Listening—Compassionate Action Guided Retreat: Friday, November 25 – Sunday, November 27, 2011 In this retreat we will look at the heart of the spiritual journey: to have a loving intent toward ourselves, our friends and our neighbours; to practise deep listening to the voice of the Spirit within ourselves, within others, and in …
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Crossing Thresholds: The True Geography of the Heart Tuesday, February 14 to Friday, February 17 Led by Esther de Waal To be present totally to a landscape, to read it and dialogue with it, helps us to see the times and forces that have shaped it and us. This will be a retreat that explores …
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The Cistercian World: Then & Now Tuesday, January 31 to Friday, February 3 Led by Esther de Waal This retreat will explore the Cistercian way of life, as expressed in writings and buildings from its 12th century origins to the present day scene [in America and worldwide]. Spiritual writings will include 12th century Abbots Bernard …
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Associates Retreat: Winter Thursday, January 26 to Sunday, January 29 Led by Br. Reginald A winter retreat for Associates and those considering membership. Join us to… Fee: $260 Deposit: $80 For more information please visit the website.

“Welcoming” Old & New A Contemplative Prayer Retreat Friday, December 30 to Sunday, January 1 Led by Br. Julian Fee: $220 Deposit: $80 For more information please visit the website.

New Year’s at the Monastery Tuesday, December 27 to Sunday January 1 Fee: $80 per day, Deposit: $80 For more information please visit the website.

Christmas the Monastery Way Friday, December 23 to Sunday, December 26 Christmas time at the monastery is filled with feasts and celebration. Evenings in the Pilgrim Hall are accented with a story reading or carol sing. It is a time to gather, as those shepherds did in Bethlehem, to offer praise to God and pray …
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Individually Directed Retreats Tuesday, December 6 to Sunday, December 11 * Limited Registration * Check-in by 2 p.m. * Written contribution required in advance Spending time in prayer and silence is a classic way to deepen your spiritual life and to enhance your experience of Advent. Participants will meet each day with a Spiritual Director …
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Advent Retreat Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 4 Led by Br. James & Rev. Suzanne Guthrie * Silent Darkness and light, endings and beginnings, longing and fullfillment. These are the themes of Advent; and we will weave them together through reflection, silence, music and story, to help you prepare for the living of the …
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