The Retreat Association

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

📖 Parable and Paradox by Malcolm Guite - now only £5.50 📖

https://www.retreats.org.uk/online-store/Parable-and-paradox-p76906198

A beautifully-crafted collection of poems, including 50 sonnets that reflect on the challenging sayings of Jesus. There is deep honesty and insight that could be used in personal prayer or as a group resource.

This collection includes:
• Sonnets on the teachings of Jesus - the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and the ‘hard sayings’
• A sequence of five sonnets on 'The Wilderness', exploring mysterious stories of divine encounter such as Jacob’s wrestling with the angel.
• Poetic reflections on music, hospitality and ecology.
• Seven short poems celebrating the days of creation.
• A biblical index pairing the poems with scripture readings for use in worship.

06/09/2026

🪧 Conference for Spiritual Direction Trainers
📆 24-26 February 2027
📍 Ripon College Cuddesdon

https://www.retreats.org.uk/spiritual-direction-conference

05/09/2026

Check out our events for the rest of the year!

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

📖 Lectio divina by Enzo Bianchi now only £5.50 📖

This book unpacks the ancient tradition of lectio divina - reading and reflecting on the bible. It includes an exploration of how the bible has been read and interpreted historically, giving context to how we think God has spoken to us through Scripture. It moves on to explore how lectio divina is done and what the outcomes might be.

This book would be of particular interest to anyone studying prayer, bible reading or spiritual direction.

https://www.retreats.org.uk/online-store/Lectio-divina-p76906218

03/09/2026

Become a member and get our handbook for free!

https://www.retreats.org.uk/online-store/Individual-1-calendar-year-Jan-Dec-p69089666

🎁 Information and programmes for over 130 Christian retreat centres in the UK and beyond

🎁Details of courses, networks and associations that promote spirituality and spiritual direction

🎁Retreats with a theme - including painting, walking, Christmas and Easter

🎁Individually guided retreats and quiet days

🎁Retreats for the beginner

🎁Map pages divided into regions

🎁An index to all retreat centres

02/09/2026

Retreat with Fr. Maurice O’ Mahony
📆 Monday 2nd to Monday 9th November
📍 The Dupuis Centre

Retreat cost £655

Sisters of St Paul