Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th January 2027

Silence, Contemplation, Friendship and Love:

Praying in the Cistercian Tradition

A Silent Conducted Retreat

With Br Tom Clammer OC

A two night silent retreat at St Mary’s Convent

This retreat will enable us to think, in a gentle and relaxed way, about the distinctive contribution of Cistercian spirituality to the monastic and wider Christian tradition. The particular strands of contemplation, friendship and love, which have been hallmarks of the Cistercian tradition since its emergence in the late 11th century, will be explored, with lots of space for private reflection and prayer. Br Tom will be available throughout for personal conversation.

Key Information

Retreatants are asked to arrive between 2.30-3.30pm on Friday 22nd January. The Retreat ends on Sunday 24th January after lunch, departures by 2.30pm.

£235 per person, including standard room (shared bathroom) and all meals.

£255 per person, including ensuite room and all meals.

£265 per person, including ensuite room, all meals and refreshments, to include a £10 donation* to CSMV.

*By including a donation, you are supporting the ministry of the Sisters of CSMV.

To book contact Reception on welcome@csmv.co.uk

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most influential early Cistercians. Unknown author – Initial B from a 13th century illuminated manuscript: Legenda Aurea (Keble MS 49, fol 162r)

About Br Tom Clammer

Brother Tom Clammer OC retired from stipendiary ministry in the Church of England in 2019 due to the onset of Multiple Sclerosis. He now exercises a ministry in retirement as a freelance liturgist, theological educator and spiritual director. He is a professed brother of the Anglican Order of Cistercians, and currently serves as Novice Master for the Order. His writing includes two books, the first of which, Fight Valiantly (2019), is an edited version of his doctoral thesis which explored the Church of England’s theology of evil. Crowning the Year (2021) he describes as his ‘love letter to the rural church’. His current academic work focuses on his forthcoming book Lift Up Your Hearts, which is a liturgical study of the Eucharist.