Henry Hull has sent us the following details of a day he's planning :

"We are hosting a Quiet Day at Saul on Saturday 2nd October.

It will be a day providing a gentle introduction to Contemplative Prayer based on the writings of Thomas Merton.

Nigel Martin (Head of RE at Down High and a Merton “devotee”) will lead the day.

The cost of the day will be £5.

For more details or to reserve a place on the day contact:
Rev Henry Hull (028 4461 3101).

Outline of Merton Quiet Day at Saul on Sat 2nd October

10.00 Arrival, registration, coffee

10.30 Morning office

11.00 Thomas Merton -The Journey Within

Brief biography of Merton, and an introduction to Merton and contemplative prayer

12.30 Lunch (which is provided)

1.30 Thomas Merton - Prayer, Compassion and Peace -The Journey towards others

3.00 Closing Prayers

3.30 Refreshments and Depart"