It is lovely to be able to share our monastery with the increasing number of guests who are beginning to return. We rejoice to see people we have not seen since the pandemic and welcoming new faces as well. There are a series of days coming up on craft and calligraphy. There is a beginners icons course and the Lent retreat! All details to be found on the programme page.
We hosted the day for Religious and Consecrated Life in our diocese on the 4th of February. We had a really stimulating online session with Gemma Simmonds, C.J. followed by questions, group work and of course, feedback! During the afternoon we looked at ways we could support each other and share each other’s joys and celebrations, learning to understand more the work of other religious of the diocese. Sr. Philomena and Sr. Anne, both Holy Child sisters had organised the day with a team and animated the day brilliantly.
Saturday 11th February saw a new venture, a creative writing day led by Donna Worthington. An inspirational speaker, she used imagery, nature, poetry and movement to get the creative juices flowing.
Our new event is the lent retreat with input from Sr. Mary Stella, Fr. Anthony and Sr. Michaela.
