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The Rule of St. Benedict emphasizes the warm reception of guests. Our retreat facilities provide a contemporary response to this time honored custom. Because the need for spiritual renewal is always present in the lives of those seeking to follow Christ, individual and group retreatants are welcome at Glastonbury throughout the year. In addition, our retreat staff, a number of monks and a laywoman, offers some special retreat programs and are also available for individual personal direction. Retreatants come to Glastonbury to pray, to witness a shared life of dedication to Christ, and to experience the joy, peace and love promised to believers gathered in His name. Guests share in the monastic atmosphere of prayer, silence and community and are welcome to join the monks at the Liturgy of the Hours and daily Eucharist.

Reservations for a partcular retreat may be made by phoning the Retreat Secretary at 781-749-2155, extension 200 , Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SPRING 2008

 

May 30 – June 1, 2008 Monastic Vocation Retreat
Is God calling you to monastic life?
This retreat is for men between the ages of 30 and 50 who are contemplating a monastic vocation. Come and listen. Come and be still. Come and experience monastic life as lived here at Glastonbury Abbey, and see if God is calling you here.

Presenter: Fr. Tom O’Connor, OSB
Suggested donation —Free Will Offering

June 20 – 22, 2008 Labyrinth Retreat
The labyrinth, with its twisting and turning paths, represents our journey toward the Center, our journey into the heart of God. This journey is rarely, if ever, walked “as the crow flies,” in a straight line. It is, instead, a winding road with many challenging curves and perhaps a few unintentional wanderings off the path, as well. Celebrate the summer solstice with a “labyrinth retreat” and begin again, in a unique way, the life-giving journey into the heart of God.

Presenter: Fr. Tom O’Connor, OSB (and friends)
Suggested donation —$180

July 6 - 11, 2008 Women’s Directed/Guided Retreat
“All you who are thirsty, come to the water.” Isaiah 55, v. 1
Are you thirsting for deeper prayer? Are you yearning to re-discover your creativity? Come and spend a few days in a monastic setting near the ocean and re-connect with your inner wellsprings. The group will gather with the facilitator each morning to focus the day’s prayer. She will be available for individual spiritual direction each afternoon, as well. Registration is limited to five retreatants, so sign up early!

Facilitator: Sandra DeRome, Obl. S.B.
Suggested donation —$350

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Advance Notice:  For those who have made the Celtic Spirituality Workshop over the past few years, be aware that the follow-up Celtic Spirituality Retreat is being revived and will be presented by Father Timothy and Mairead Doherty on the weekend of October 17-19. Mark your calendar!

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RETREAT LINK:  The Sisters of Saint Joseph conduct Saint Joseph Retreat Center which is located on the coast about two miles from the abbey. Priests of the abbey regularly celebrate Mass for them. For a notice of retreats available at their center go to www.csjretreatcenter.org