The Cloister - A podcast from Monastic Retreats

Send us a Text Message.This liturgical year we are being joined by Fr Oswald from Ampleforth Abbey. In this seasonal extra episode of ‘The Cloister’ he shares some reflections on the season of Pentecost. www.monasticretreats.co.uk/thecloister/ www.facebook.com/MonasticRetreats/ www.instagram.com/monasticretreats

Send us a Text Message.This is the penultimate part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. In today’s episode Br Timothy examines what the Rule has to say about care for the brethren: nourishing the young and caring for the aged so that all may live, pray, work and die together within the community's embrace. www.monasticretreats.co.

Send us a Text Message.Join us for a conversation on spiritual journalling. To order your own copy of our 'Ora Et Labora' ordinary time journal visit https://mixam.co.uk/print-on-demand/662b91e38b90094ce52f1023? www.monasticretreats.co.uk/thecloister/ www.facebook.com/MonasticRetreats/ www.instagram.com/monasticretreats

Send us a Text Message.This is the eighth part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. In today’s episode Fr John considers the place of Work in the Rule. www.monasticretreats.co.uk/thecloister/ www.facebook.com/MonasticRetreats/ www.instagram.com/monasticretreats

Send us a Text Message.This is the seventh part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. In today’s episode Abbot Brendan considers the subject of Food and Drink. www.monasticretreats.co.uk/thecloister/ www.facebook.com/MonasticRetreats/ www.instagram.com/monasticretreats

Send us a Text Message.This is the sixth part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. In today’s episode Fr Jarek examines Saint Benedict's notion of 'Good Zeal' . www.monasticretreats.co.uk/thecloister/ www.facebook.com/MonasticRetreats/ www.instagram.com/monasticretreats

Send us a Text Message.This liturgical year we are being joined by Fr Oswald from Ampleforth Abbey. In this seasonal extra episode of ‘The Cloister’ he shares some reflections on the season of Easter. www.monasticretreats.co.uk/thecloister/ www.facebook.com/MonasticRetreats/ www.instagram.com/monasticretreats

Send us a Text Message.This is the fifth part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes you may wish to start there although every episode does stand on its own. In today's episode Fr Martin talks about the place of prayer in the Rule of Saint Benedict www.monasticretreats.co.uk/thecloist

Send us a Text Message.This is the fourth part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes you may wish to start there although every episode does stand on its own. In this episode Father Christopher examines the place of Hospitality in the Rule of Saint Benedict. I hope these gentle reflec

Send us a Text Message.This is the third part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes you may wish to start there. We began the series by looking at the prologue of the Rule and then the role of the Abbot. This week Father Henry looks at Chapter 7 of the rule which is the longest chapte