At a time when the Church of England is being buffeted it’s more important than ever to make sure our stability is in Christ. Building on John-Francis Friendship’s first book, ENFOLDED IN CHRIST, this retreat will draw on insights concerning the heart – our own and the Heart of Jesus.  There will be two Addresses and a Eucharist each day as well as the Offices and shared silent prayer – but nothing is compulsory.

Fr John-Francis is a priest and, for 25 years, was a First Order (Anglican) Franciscan. After being released from his Vows in 2002, when he was Rector of an east London parish, he taught on the London Course in Spiritual Direction and devised and delivered the six-month course, Exploring Christian Spirituality. He offers Spiritual Director and pastoral Supervision, leads Retreats.

He is also an author of the following books: Enfolded in Christ: the Inner Life of a Priest (2018), The Mystery of Faith: Exploring Christian belief (2019), What Do You Seek? Wisdom from the Religious Life (2021), Divine Office and Daily Prayer (2023) and Heart of my own Heart (2024).  He is now a member of the Third Order SSF.

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