Abbey Retreat Program
October
Listening to God
2026-10-10
(Day Retreat) 10 Oct 2026
What does discernment mean? Come and spend a day to be with the Lord, to listen to him speaking deep into our hearts.
Presenter: Sr Petra Dorothy
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Have a Heart
2026-10-23
(Cottage Weekend Retreat) 23-25 Oct 2026
St. John Henry Newman recognised that his deepest encounter with himself and with the Lord came not from his reading or reflection but from his prayerful dialogue, heart to heart, with Christ, alive and present.
Presenter: Sr Antonia Curtis
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November
Oblate Weekend
2026-11-13
(Cottage Weekend Retreat) 13-15 Nov 2026
A weekend retreat for Oblates of Jamberoo Abbey.
Presenter: Sr Magdalen Mather & Sr Mechtild Crawford
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Journeying the Labyrinth
2026-11-21
(Day Retreat) 21 Nov 2026
Experience the labyrinth as a tool for contemplative prayer and spiritual insight. We’ll begin by creating a labyrinth together, then explore multiple ways of engaging this ancient prayer practice…
Presenter: Sr Julian Grigor
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Peace Be with You, Peace Be in You
2026-11-28
(Day Retreat) 28 Nov 2026
In the waiting of Advent, receive the gift of peace. As we prepare for the coming of Christ, this day offers space to step back from the rush and noise, to listen for the gentle whisper of “Peace be with you.”
Presenter: Sr Magdalen Mather, Sr Petra Dorothy, Sr Julian Grigor
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December
Contemplative Play
2026-12-04
(Cottage Weekend Retreat) 4-6 Dec 2026
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing” (George Bernard Shaw). Play is not frivolous – it is a sacred gateway to wonder, joy, and encounter with God.
Presenter: Sr Julian Grigor
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Circle of Women (December)
2026-12-12
(Day Retreat) 12 Dec 2026
This retreat offers conversation around what helps us to heal. Some healing symbols will be explored i.e. the labyrinth, the mandala, the circle.
Presenter: Sr Veronica Chandler
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