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The Cloister - A podcast from Monastic Retreats
Monastic Retreats
Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 77

Welcome to the cloister a podcast of conversations on monasticism and spiritual formation. Â
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Advent 2025 - Coming to Zion Shouting for Joy
Season 2 ¡ Episode 14
samedi 13 dÊcembre 2025 ⢠Duration 36:45
In the third part of our Advent series, Henry O'Shea OSB presents his talk: 'Coming to Zion Shouting for Joy.'
Advent 2025 - A Chance for Renewal
Season 2 ¡ Episode 13
samedi 6 dÊcembre 2025 ⢠Duration 36:05
In the second talk of our Advent series, Jarek Kurek OSB speaks on 'Advent of Christ: A Chance for Renewal.'
Pentecost
Season 2 ¡ Episode 4
jeudi 5 juin 2025 ⢠Duration 23:20
Fr Bede from Ampleforth Abbey reflects on Pentecost.Â
Are you almost ready to be inspired by the Holy Spirit to begin to renew the face of your local acre of the world?..& can âsheâ rely on you?
an insight into a Confirmation weekend retreat for a group of 30 young disciples preparing to receive a new name and a new relationship with the Holy Spirit..
..are you ready to be inspired by their insights?
The further resources mentioned can be accessed here.Â
Monastic Internship
Season 2 ¡ Episode 3
vendredi 16 mai 2025 ⢠Duration 18:33
In today's episode we hear from James, who at the time of recording this had just completed a monastic internship at Worth Abbey. Discover what life was like living with a community of Benedictine monks.
For More information on Monastic Internships visitÂ
- Worth AbbeyÂ
- Quarr AbbeyÂ
Chris Whittington - The Abbot, the Monk and the Book
Season 2 ¡ Episode 2
dimanche 27 avril 2025 ⢠Duration 37:27
Learning to Be Compassionate: A Story of Healing and Acceptance (followed by 20 mins of silent meditation)
đ This recording is from a recent online practice gathering. These happen every Saturday between 08:30-09:30 UK time and every Wednesday between 20:00-20:45 UK time. Sign up here to join us - it's free and everyone is welcome. www.linktr.ee/schoolofcontemplativelife
In this reflection, we explore the profound wisdom of compassion through an ancient desert story told by Thomas Merton, featuring Abbot Anastasiusâa figure whose quiet grace reflects the boundless, non-judging love of God.
What happens when we stop judging ourselves and others, and begin to offer true compassion? How might our relationshipsâand our own inner lifeâchange if we lived from that place of love?
Drawing on the teachings of Jesus, the radical insights of Julian of Norwich, and lived experiences from our own meditation community, we reflect on how learning to be compassionate with ourselves is the first step toward healing, growth, and loving others more deeply.
Join us for this meditative reflection on what it means to be met by God as the Good Parentâone whose love is unconditional, spacious, and always inviting us to be more fully ourselves.
Lent 2025 - A Subversive Triumph
Season 1 ¡ Episode 51
dimanche 13 avril 2025 ⢠Duration 40:27
Prepare for Holy Week with the final talk of our Lent series, 'A Subversive Triumph' by Luke Macnamara OSB.
Lent 2025 - Salvation's Unusual Contours
Season 1 ¡ Episode 50
dimanche 6 avril 2025 ⢠Duration 46:12
Anne Lanigan, a PhD student at Saint Patrick's Pontifical University in Maynooth, presents a talk on 'Salvation's Unusual Contours: Jesus and the Criminals.'
Lent 2025 - The Lost Sons
Season 1 ¡ Episode 49
dimanche 30 mars 2025 ⢠Duration 46:42
Br PĂĄdraig McIntyre OSB from Glenstal Abbey presents a talk - "The Lost Sons" - as part of our Lent series.
Lent 2025 - Poetry of Lent
Season 1 ¡ Episode 48
dimanche 23 mars 2025 ⢠Duration 44:50
Mark Patrick Hederman OSB delivers the third talk in our Lent series.
Lent 2025 - Transfiguration
Season 1 ¡ Episode 47
dimanche 16 mars 2025 ⢠Duration 39:13
Fr Brendan Coffey OSB delivers the second talk in our Lent series: 'Transfiguration.'





