Welcoming the New Year at the Priory
We invite you to our Prayer Vigil on Wednesday, December 31 @ 11:45pm GMT after the Vigil Mass @ 11pm GMT, as we join together to pray for a blessed New Year full of grace and fulfilled promises. Should you wish to join us for the prayer session then please register here.
Please note: Registration will close at 12 noon GMT on Tuesday, December 30.
Deepening Prayer Series – Part II: The Journey of Prayer
If you enjoyed The Foundations of Prayer, perhaps you would like to continue your studies with the second part of the Deepening Prayer Series, The Journey of Prayer. This course, beginning in January 2026, is designed to uncover the rich, transformative process of prayer, examining what one encounters along the path, the signs of growth and regression, its joys and consolations, trials and challenges, and the ultimate goal of union with God. Rooted in the wisdom of Carmelite spiritual masters and mystics, it provides practical guidance and spiritual insight for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God and navigate the challenges of the spiritual path. You will journey in a community of like-minded individuals, fostering mutual support and shared growth.
For further information, please click here.
SELS 2026 – Six Saints, Six Spiritualities, One Transformative Journey
The Spiritual Enrichment Lecture Series (SELS) is an annual event hosted by the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality (CACS), Oxford. It brings together scholars, spirituality practitioners, and those interested in deepening their spiritual life for an annual exploration of spirituality in action. SELS 2026, beginning in January 2026, will focus on six Carmelite saints, exploring the spiritualities that shaped their engagement with God, the world, and others. Each lecture invites reflection, dialogue, and practical inspiration for participants’ own spiritual journeys.
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School of Scripture – Explorations in Biblical Spirituality
Does the Bible sometimes feel like a collection of disconnected stories and puzzling prophecies, creating a gap between your head and heart? If you’re ready to embrace a vibrant faith rooted in a living relationship with Scripture, our new online course Explorations in Biblical Spirituality is for you. This guided journey, grounded in Carmelite spirituality, weaves together the grand narrative of Scripture to illuminate a single, powerful thread: God’s invitation to divine intimacy. Seven seasoned Carmelite biblical scholars from around the world will lead you from the Garden of Eden to the global Church, exploring how Scripture calls you into transformative encounter with the Ever-Present God. Beginning in February 2026, this course promises to deepen your understanding of God, the Bible, and your own unique response to the divine invitation, transforming faith from concept to lived relationship. Discover the depth and power you’ve always known is there, waiting to be unlocked.
Learn more and enrol here.
Carmelite Reading Circle – The Way of Purifying Formation
Embrace a transformative start to the year by joining the Carmelite Reading Circle for our upcoming series, The Way of Purifying Formation. Running from January through April, this journey invites you to let go of the illusions of self-sufficiency and cleanse your interior life to make room for grace. Through shared conversation and the wisdom of the spiritual masters, we will explore what it means to trust in divine providence and embrace the cross with a pure heart. Join us to experience the profound peace that comes from surrender and spiritual renewal; register today here.