The Cloister - A podcast from Monastic Retreats

This is the fourth part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes you may wish to start there although every e...

4 Mar 20245min

This is the third part in our series on ‘The Rule of Saint Benedict’ led by the monks of Glenstal Abbey. If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes you may wish to start there. We began the ser...

19 Feb 202417min

We usually release episodes every fortnight but as today is the start of Lent we want to share with you the following reflections from Fr Oswald who is a monk at Ampleforth Abbey. If you have visited ...

14 Feb 202410min

This week Father Patrick, a former Abbot of Glenstal Abbey, talks about the role of Abbot according to the Rule of Saint Benedict. Next time Father Henry will be sharing on Humility in the Rule. Send ...

5 Feb 20245min

For the next few months we are going to be joined by the monks of Glenstal Abbey as they share on the Rule of Saint Benedict. These shorter episodes will Explore various chapters and themes of the Rul...

22 Jan 20248min

A rule of life isn’t actually about a set of rules you have to follow, rather it is about intentionally crafting a rhythm, and pace of life that allows you to more fully reflect the person God has cal...

8 Jan 202439min

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...

20 Des 202332min

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 infl...

17 Des 202340min