Heart of my own Heart
25th March 2025, 4:00 pm to 28th March 2025, 4:00 pm
£495
“Since I first received Valentine’s cards I’ve come to recognise the power of the heart to convey powerful and important realities – and when I discovered the Sacred Heart of Jesus I realised it is central to our Faith. In November 2024 Canterbury Press will publish my new book, ‘Heart of my Own Heart’ and this short, silent retreat will touch on some of the themes of the book: Love of the Heart, Conversion of Life, the Foolishness of God, Virtues and Vices etc. There will be opportunities to attend two Addresses each day, shared contemplative prayer each evening and time to speak with me – but the rest of the time will be spent in silence.”
About John-Francis
John-Francis is a priest and, for 25 years, was a First Order (Anglican) Franciscan. After being released from his Vows in 2002 when he was Rector of an east London parish he taught on the London Course in Spiritual Direction and devised and delivered a six-month course, Exploring Christian Spirituality. He offers Spiritual Direction and pastoral Supervision, leads Retreats and is an author: Enfolded in Christ: the Inner Life of a Priest (2018), The Mystery of Faith: Exploring Christian belief (2019), What Do You Seek? Wisdom from the Religious Life (2021), Divine Office and Daily Prayer (2023) and Heart of my own Heart (Autumn 2024). He is now a member of the Third Order SSF.
Retreat price: £495 (standard room) or £540 (character room)
EARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 14th January 2025!
Price includes en-suite accommodation, all meals, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay.
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