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Some ideas and suggestions for retreat, drawing inspiration from a number of traditions.

From The Spiritual Exercises, by St. Ignatius

Adapted from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer.

A guide to reading a verse, passage or chapter with the Lectio Divina method.

An Old Irish prayer of protection attributed to St Patrick.

During the first week in September 2024, we are taking time to focus on our community and church family.

Week 3. Christmas Monday. Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way 

Week 3. Sunday. Rejoice! Rejoice!

Week 3. Saturday. There shall come forth a shoot

Week 3. Friday. Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel!

Week 3. Thursday. There were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Week 3. Wednesday. Did not our hearts burn within us?

Week 3. Tuesday. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits.

Week 3. Monday. Take heed, watch.

Week 3. Sunday. A man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon.

Week 2. Saturday. The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King

Week 2. Friday. The voice of one crying in the wilderness

Week 2. Thursday. Come, everyone who thirsts 

Week 2. Wednesday. Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.

Week 2. Tuesday. 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep'

Week 2. Monday. The beginning of the gospel of Jesus

Week 2. Sunday. Your word is a lamp to my feet.

Week 1. Saturday …whose morning star to Bethlehem’s manger led the way

Week 1. Friday. The sun shall be no more your light by day