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 !1 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 !2 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 !3 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 !4 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 !5 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. !6
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