The Cloister - A podcast from Monastic Retreats

In this concluding episode Br Cassian explores the wider Celtic year and looks at some other historical Christmas time celebrations. He concludes by takes us through a beautiful liturgy for the winter solstice.   We will be back on Monday 8th January with an episode with author Steve Macchia on how to craft our own personal rule of life. It will be a great episode to begin a new year.  Send us Fan...

In this penultimate session Br Cassian encourages us to reflect on the coming of Christ at the end of all things. He prompts us to think about those people in our lives who have had an impact and influence on our spiritual formation before sharing two monastic Celtic practices to help us to live lives that inspire others.    For more information about brother Cassian who led this retreat visit our...

Join Br Cassian as we continue  this four part retreat around the theme of 'Celtic Advent'. Last week we explored together the importance of the incarnation as the first coming of Christ into our world. Today, in this episode we will be exploring the second coming of Christ into our own lives. May this episode be a place of calm and peace in your advent season. For more information on Br...

Join Br Cassian as we begin this four part retreat around the theme of 'Celtic Advent'. Together we will begin to explore how the ancient Celts celebrated advent. We will also consider some beautiful art work and legends, including the Chi Rho pages of ancient illuminated manuscripts and the legend of Saint Brigid of Kildare. You can find pictures of the art work referenced at our websit...

David shares what you can expect from the cloister, full episodes will launch Advent 2023.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show www.monasticretreats.co.uk