Christian Retreat Sisters

11/12/2022

07/08/2019

This marvellous image of Mary Queen of Peace (in Rome) with her hand fully stretched out seems to say: “please stop the madness inflicting the world” Perhaps, take a quiet moment to reflect in silence on how to bring some small change in to your own life, and pray for the grace to sustain it. No matter how small it might seem, it will make a difference.

13/02/2019

The House of Prayer is a space for prayer and meditation run by the Sisters of the Christian Retreat

10/02/2019

Please have a look 👀 at and like 👍 our new page The House of Prayer. Thank you for your continued support!

01/01/2015

In the beginning was the Word
And the Word was Love made flesh
Dwelling within us, among us,
around us and through us.
May you be God's Word of Love -
Vibrant and alive in our world today
Bearing Gifts of Peace, Joy, Love and Hope.
Wishing you all the Blessings of Christmas and a Happy New Year.

28/04/2014

Cultivate solitude and silence and a few sincere friends, rather than mob merriment, noise and thousands of nodding acquaintances. William Powell

17/03/2014

Oh dear the foxes are doing extra digging on our patch, just as well nothing planted in it yet! Anyone got any ideas for keeping them out?

15/03/2014

We've been busy creating a vegetable patch at the House of Prayer. Thanks to Mike and Helen who are going to look after it. We are looking forward to delicious, organic fresh produce this summer.

14/03/2014

When Mary Margaret Gefre's boyfriend drove her to the train station in their small North Dakota town, the 19-year-old farm girl didn't tell him where she was headed on that brisk December day, clutching a small bag containing a rosary, her childhood ...

08/03/2014

The Mimosa tree in the garden of the House of Prayer is truly magnificent this year - the perfume from the blossom is simply awesome.