Beloved Luke
The Writer & his Gospel
led by Dom Brendan Thomas
Online Tuesday 15th February
In-Person Tuesday 1st March
Raymond Brown wrote that ‘more than any other evangelist, Luke has given the world a Jesus to love.’ Maybe that is because Jesus in his Gospel shows us a world and its people worthy of love.
St Luke seems to understand what human beings are like - sometimes a bit complicated, often tricky. But Jesus shows them the wideness of God's mercy, a universal love.
In our Sunday liturgy this year we follow his Gospel. So join me for an overview. Who was Luke? What did he most care about? What is distinctive about his Gospel? And how are we to respond to the challenges that Jesus lays down?
Video introduction:
Online Day Tuesday 15th February
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Online Timetable
From 10.15 connect via Zoom to begin at:
10.30am LIVE Opening prayers and introduction.
AM & PM VIDEO REFLECTIONS – Watch at your own time (videos will be on this page).
4.00pm LIVE Connecting with Zoom for final thoughts, conversation and closing prayer.
5.55pm LIVE To conclude with Vespers.
In-Person Day Tuesday 1st March
Mark Shrove Tuesday and St David's day with the Gospel of Joy!
The suggested donation for the day will be £20, including morning coffee and afternoon tea. Lunch will be prepared in the abbey kitchens can be booked at a cost of £15 for a main course, home-made desert and coffee. It is necessary to book. To reserve a place please contact the Retreat Secretary, Fr Augustine on retreats@belmontabbey.org.uk or phone 01432 374750, letting us know if you require lunch and if you have any dietary requirements. We look forward to seeing you again!
In-Person Timetable
10.00am Arrivals
10.15 MASS of St David's Day in the Abbey Church
10.45 Coffee in Hedley Lodge
11.00am MORNING TALKS
12.45pm Midday Prayer.
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm AFTERNOON TALKS
4.00pm Tea and Departure
Cost
There is no charge for the online day. It is to help in these difficult times.
You are, of course welcome to leave a donation to support us in our monastic life and mission.
There is a suggested donation of £20 for the in-person retreat which can either be made on the day or in advance.
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