Marriage is anything but mundane; ‘marriage and the family are rooted in the inmost nucleus of the truth about man and his destiny. Sacred Scripture reveals that the vocation to love is part of the authentic image of God which the Creator has desired to impress upon his creature, calling them to resemble him precisely to the extent in which they are open to love’ (Pope Benedict XVI). The marriage relationship between a man and a woman reflects who God is and what redemption is. It is a testimony to love. It is prophetic evangelism. In the words of St John Paul II, ‘Spouses are therefore the permanent reminder to the Church of what happened on the Cross… witnesses to the salvation in which the sacrament makes them sharers. Of this salvation event marriage, like every sacrament, is a memorial, actuation and prophecy.’
The retreat begins at 18:00 on the 13th of February and concludes at 15:00 on the 15th of February. We offer a choice of accommodation: Southgate Retreat House (not all rooms are en suite) or Northgate House Hotel. A continental breakfast and 2 course evening meal is included in the price, as well as the romantic 3 course meal on St Valentine's Day (excluding drinks). All prices are for 2 people as a couple. Please notify us of any special dietary requirements at time of booking.
Led by Fr David Marsden SCJ, Dr Christine Ward and Dr Andrew Kaethler. Find out more information about the course leaders HERE.
Bonus: The Buckfast Institute is offering, free of charge for participants of the marriage retreat, a four-part online series on St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. The course sets out the theological meaning of marriage and explores what it means to be a man or a woman created in the image of God. For more information click HERE.
If you have further questions about the retreat, please email: Contact@buckfastinstitute.org.uk.
For questions concerning the hotel please email: accommodation@buckfast.org.uk
