Mirfield Community of the Resurrection

Yorkshire

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Thomas Merton (1915-1968), arguably the most influential American Catholic author of the twentieth century, was a writer and Trappist monk at Our Lady of Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky. His writings include such classics as The Seven Storey Mountain, New Seeds of Contemplation, and Zen and the Birds of Appetite. Merton is the author of more than seventy […]

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Arrive Monday afternoon from 3pm, depart Friday morning, after breakfast / before lunch The written word is no longer confined to the printed page. Now we can text and e-mail, tweet and blog and have become used to the availability of both instant and constant communication. Whether you find this a blessing or a curse, […]

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    Arrivals from 3.00 pm on Monday; departures mid-morning after coffee on Thursday.   Led by Karen Openshaw and Bishop Chris Edmondson We seem to live in a world obsessed with ‘me time’ and ‘self-love’ but, ironically, one where self-esteem is cripplingly poor. How well do you really love you? Jesus said the two greatest commandments […]

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    Our IGRs are Ignatian-style retreats. There are no addresses as in preached or themed retreats. Rather, each person with the help of an experienced guide follows their own path as it seems God is leading them. The emphasis is on integrating body, mind and heart in faith.  Each IGR is led by a CR brother, […]




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    We welcome you to come to CR and to share in our life. Some come regularly to talk with a brother, others spend a day or two experiencing this very different environment. Individuals and groups come on retreat and pilgrimage, share in the teaching and courses we offer and join us in worship and meals.