Led by Dr Stefan Gillow Reynolds

The Mysticism of Julian of Norwich

Julian of Norwich was a solitary from late fourteenth century, living through a time of epidemic (the Black Death), social upheaval (the Peasant’s Revolt) and repeated military conflict (the Hundred Years War) - a time of uncertainty not unlike our own and yet she had a message of hope and reassurance. This weekend retreat will look at the Sixteen ‘Showings’ or ‘Revelations’ she received as a young woman and her reflection on their meaning during the time of voluntary ‘lockdown’ as an Anchoress that she chose afterwards. We will explore how the meaning she distills is very helpful and relevant for us today - teaching us how to trust that ‘All will be well.’

Arrive in time for supper at 7pm on Friday and depart by 3pm on Sunday.

Cost:

Standard: £240

En-suite: £260

Day guest: £125

Stefan is author of ‘Living with the Mind of Christ: Mindfulness in Christian Spirituality’ (DLT, 2016) and ‘The Wisdom of Love in the Song of Songs’ (Hikari Press, 2018). He did his doctoral studies on Julian of Norwich at London University where he also did Masters studies in both History and in Inter-Religious Dialogue. He is a Benedictine Oblate of the World Community for Christian Meditation and coordinator for Oblates in Ireland. He lives in Ireland where he works for the Irish Cistercians and, with his wife, organises tours in Europe for the UK ‘Victorian Society.’ He writes Icons and poetry and is a keen gardener.