Advent
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DYM Advent Retreat: The Hope that is Within
About the retreat In his first letter, St Peter says we must always be ready to give an account of the
How to Hope – Advent Reflections
Advent | With Christmas almost upon us, the brothers reflect on what it means for Christians to have Hope. Image: The
DYM Advent Retreat: Silent in His Love
About the retreat Advent is a time of waiting for the Lord. St Bernard taught that we ought not to think
The “explosion” of the Kingdom
Jesus gives us the good news of the Kingdom where everybody is summoned, regardless of one’s capacities. The time of
Godzdogz Advent Retreat – Preaching
News | Below you can find the reflections preached during our Advent Retreat (17th-23rd December) by each of the student
Advent Retreat – Live Compline and Preaching
News | The student brothers invite you to join our Sung Compline and Preaching, following the traditional 'O Antiphons' that mark
Advent Art: A Christmas Carol, by F. S. Coburn
By Br Thomas Thérèse, O.P. | 'Will you let me in Fred?' Asks Scrooge. Br. Thomas Thérèse asks whether we have adequately prepared
Advent Art: Adoration in the Forest, by Filippo Lippi
By Br Daniel Benedict Rowlands, O.P. | All three comings of Christ described by St Bernard seem to be represented in
Advent Art: Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, by Rembrandt
By Br John Bernard Church, O.P. | Rembrandt’s depiction of the prophet Jeremiah appears to be one of despair in
Advent Art: The Dream of Joseph, by Rembrandt
By Br Joseph Bailham, O.P. | Br Joseph reflects on the importance of St Joseph for the season of Advent. The
Advent Art: The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
By Br Pablo Rodríguez Jordá, O.P. | Br Pablo draws some lessons from the Little Prince for this time of Advent. I know
Advent Art: The Angel Gabriel Appearing to Zechariah, by Alexander Ivanov
By Br Albert Elias Robertson, O.P. | Br Albert reflects on Gabriel’s appearance to Zechariah in the Temple and what