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10Apr2026
3:00 pm April 10, 2026 - 12:30 pm April 12, 2026
Lord, Teach Us to Pray: The Aramaic Prayer of Jesus
In this contemplative retreat we return to the very words Jesus spoke as we explore the Lord’s Prayer in its original Aramaic, uncovering layers of meaning often lost in translation.
19Apr2026
2:00 pm April 19, 2026 - 4:00 pm April 19, 2026
St Jude’s Chamber Choir Concert at The Abbey
St Jude’s Chamber Choir will be having a concert at Jamberoo Abbey to raise funds for the Abbey’s building maintenance effort. Spend a lovely afternoon listening to magnificent music brought by the beautiful voices of St Jude’s Chamber Choir resounding in the acoustics of the Abbey church. After the concert, we invite you to have […]
27Jun2026
10:15 am June 27, 2026 - 3:30 pm June 27, 2026
Praying Icons with Julian of Norwich
Join us for a contemplative day exploring the rich intersection of iconography and Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love.
10Jul2026
3:00 pm July 10, 2026 - 12:30 pm July 12, 2026
Welcoming Sister Death
We tend to forget or ignore the fact that one day we will die, preferring instead to focus on living our life as best we can now. But what if we were to take the plunge and turn to face the reality of our death?
17Jul2026
3:00 pm July 17, 2026 - 12:30 pm July 19, 2026
The Cloud of Unknowing: Foundation of Centering Prayer
Drawing from the wisdom of the 14th-century mystical classic, this retreat explores The Cloud of Unknowing and its profound influence on the practice of Centering Prayer.
5Sep2026
10:15 am September 5, 2026 - 3:30 pm September 5, 2026
Circle of Women
This retreat offers conversation around what helps us to heal. Some healing symbols will be explored i.e. the labyrinth, the mandala, the circle.
18Sep2026
3:00 pm September 18, 2026 - 12:30 pm September 20, 2026
Abba, Give Me a Word: The Desert and Discipleship
In the stark wilderness of 4th-century Egypt and Syria, the Desert Fathers and Mothers sought God with radical simplicity, their wisdom distilled into brief, penetrating sayings that still speak across the centuries.
10Oct2026
10:15 am October 10, 2026 - 3:30 pm October 10, 2026
Listening to God
Inviting youth and young adults aged 16 – 35 to this day of reflection. What does discernment mean?
23Oct2026
3:00 pm October 23, 2026 - 12:30 pm October 25, 2026
Have a Heart
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. Have you ever wondered about your heart? Where is it? What is it? Informed by Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter DILEXIT […]
13Nov2026
3:00 pm November 13, 2026 - 12:30 pm November 15, 2026
Oblate Weekend (November)
A weekend retreat for Oblates of Jamberoo Abbey.
