Young and Contemplative
Photo: Dying Christ in Secret Garden, Hilfield Friary
present
Rhyme, Rhythm & Reason
at Hilfield Friary
Monday 13th – Friday 17th April 20th Led by young
contemplatives
in association with The Society of St Francis
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About The Retreat
Sometimes it seems like our lives are worked out in the nexus of
conflicting aspects of ourselves. Sometimes the head pulls one way, and
the heart another. How can we reconcile head and heart, earth and
heaven, the human and divine, reason and rhyme? Perhaps the rhythm of
the friary offers a way…
About Young and Contemplative…
’…is a group who come together for mutual support, shared searching and
challenge. Our common practices of contemplation include Christian
meditation and Taize prayer, though we each come from different
perspectives.’ (Hannah)
‘…seeks to extend roots down into contemplative Christianity in order to
steadily grow towards open, compassionate and reflective engagement
with the contemporary world. We seek to be a place where friendship,
dialogue and inspiration flourish across boundaries.’ (Pat)
‘…is a diverse group of young people each walking their own spiritual
pilgrimage. It offers a haven to share stories and
encouragement.’ (Hiranya)
‘…is inspired by the practice of silent, waiting prayer. As a group we seek
to understand God by opening ourselves to the silent presence who works
with each of us.’ (Phil)
‘…is a group of young people who are in some way all searching for
something, and share silence and different forms of spiritual practice in
this search.’ (Katie)
Welcome
Mon 13th:
Afternoon: Arrivals, tea-drinking, general welcome, optional Evening
Prayer in Chapel
1745: Get to know you session
1900: Supper
2100: Compline
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Tuesday 14th
0800: Morning Contemplation in Juniper House
0900: Breakfast
1000: Talk by a member of the Hilfield Community
1200 Midday Eucharist followed by Lunch
1400: Opportunity to work on estate with volunteers
1600: Dharma sharing in small groups (optional)
1700: Evening Contemplation in Juniper House
1900: Supper
2100: Compline
Photo: Bonfire in celebration of installation of wood chip heating system, Hilfield Friary
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Wednesday 15th
0800: Morning Contemplation in Juniper House
0900: Breakfast
1000: Talk by a member of the Hilfield Community
1200 Midday Eucharist followed by Lunch
1400: Talk by Patrick Woodhouse
1600: Free time
1700: Evening Contemplation in Juniper House
1900: Supper
2100: Compline
Photo: View of Hilfield Valley through trees
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Thursday 16th
0800: Morning Contemplation in Juniper House
0900: Breakfast
1000: Talk by a member of the Hilfield Community
1200 Midday Eucharist followed by Lunch
1400: Opportunity to work on estate with volunteers
1600: Dharma sharing in small groups (optional)
1700: Evening Contemplation in Juniper House
1900: Supper
2100: Compline
Photo: View of lane towards guest houses, Hilfield Friary
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Friday 17th
0800: Morning Contemplation in Juniper House
0900: Breakfast
10:00 Dharma sharing in small groups (optional)
12:00 Midday Eucharist followed by Lunch
Photo: Old Wheel Barrow, Secret Garden, Hilfield Friary
In past years your help has been much appreciated
with giving a helping hand with cleaning and
preparing for the next guests.
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