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Priests’ Retreat

Monday 2nd – Friday 6th February 2026

Led by Mgr Keith Barltrop

The retreat will explore different aspects of human desire, good and bad; where desires come from; and how they relate to our personal, spiritual and ‘professional’ lives as diocesan priests.

  • Session 1 (Monday) Introduction: What is Desire?
  • Session 2 (Tuesday) Desire in Scripture 
  • Session 3 (Tuesday) Desire in the tradition of the Church
  • Session 4 (Wednesday) What are your desires?
  • Session 5 (Wednesday) Good and bad desires 
  • Session 6 (Thursday) Desire in the philosophical tradition
  • Session 7 (Thursday) How do desires arise and fade?
  • Session 8 (Friday) Conclusion and response to questions

Please see full itinerary HERE.

We offer a choice of accommodation, our Southgate Retreat House or Northgate House Hotel. A continental breakfast and 2 course evening meal is included in the price, excluding drinks. Please notify us of any special dietary requirements at time of booking.

Donation

£
Buckfast Abbey
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