PILGRIMAGE WITH THE CARMELITES
Pilgrimage is about transformation. It’s about making us more like Jesus Christ. This is what both Saint Teresa and Saint John of the Cross set out to do in their writings such as Teresa’s Way of Perfection and John’s Living Flame of Love. Indeed, there’s no more powerful way to understanding their life transforming teaching than by experiencing their world first-hand. Likewise, pilgrimages to the Holy Land bring the Bible alive in an absolutely unique way.
On each day of the retreat-pilgrimage there will be a planned itinerary in the mornings, involving powerful presentations from the retreat leaders designed to integrate all you’re experiencing into your interior life, followed by a guided visit to a place of interest in the environs. During our time together we hope to explore various themes which arise from the scriptures or our saints’ writings whilst placing them in the unique setting within which we find ourselves.
Our retreat-pilgrimages will not leave you the same! Demand for places on has been high in the past so email admin@carmelite.org.uk for more information for the upcoming pilgrimages.
Why go on a Carmelite pilgrimage? They’re simply unique!
- Learning & prayer are at the forefront of our Pilgrimages alongside time to rest.
- Carmelite friars will be your pilgrim guides. They are experts in Carmelite Spirituality and will teach on the graces of the Virgin Mary.
- You’ll spend time learning and praying and return refreshed and enriched
- You’ll visit all the holy sites related to the mystery of Christmas and pray each Mystery on-location as a group for our Chrilsmas pilgrimage
- You’ll experience first-hand the world of Teresa and John and gain insights to their teachings in a unique way
- You’ll receive nightly uploads of “Pilgrimage Videos” so family and friends can follow your pilgrimage
- You’ll have a scripture scholar and a expert in Carmelite spirituality along to bring the Bible to life at every site as well as the wisdom of Saint John of the Cross on the mystery of the Incarnation?
- You’ll return home longing for more
Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands
25th Oct – 5th November 2023
“The Ascent to Mount Carmel:
The transformative Encounter”
HOLY LANDS WITH US. We will share 12 days together journeying around Israel towards Mount Carmel. In addition to all the places mentioned on this leaflet; we will also visit: Beersheva, Timna, St Peter in Gallicantu, Dominus Flevit, Via Dolorosa, Shechem, Jezreel & Muhraqa.
Led by: Fr Matt Blake, OCD and Fr Alex Ezechukwu, OCD
We will be visiting the following places:
ISRAEL
- Mount Tabor
- Lake of Galilee
- Nazareth & Annunciation Church
JUDAH
- Gethsemane
- The Cenacle
- Qumran
FINAL DESTINATION
- Mount Carmel
- Stella Martis
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Accommodation – 11 Nights in Israel
- 11 dinners and breakfasts
- Pilgrim Kit
- Tour guide – Pilgrim Leaders
All bookings are subject to our CACS Cancellation Policy
Holy Lands Excluding Flights
£150 (optional non-refundable deposit)
£1635 (double occupancy full payment)
£1935 (single occupancy full payment)
Holy Lands Including Flights
£150 (optional non-refundable deposit)
£2140 (double occupancy full payment)
£2480 (single occupancy full payment)
Pilgrimage to Avila
10th – 16th October 2023
“Let nothing disturb you,
God alone is enough”
AVILA WITH US. On each day of the retreat-pilgrimage there will be a planned itinerary in the mornings involving powerful presentations from the retreat leaders designed to integrate all you’re experiencing into your interior life, followed by a guided visit to a place of interest in the environs. During our time together we hope to explore various themes which arise from St Teresa’s writings whilst placing them in the unique setting within which we find ourselves.
In the company of Teresa of Avila, we will visit the places most associated with her life and work in Castille: Avila, Burgos, Salamanca, Segovia, Toledo and Valladolid. Our retreat-pilgrimage shall take place at the Casa Natal de Santa Teresa de Jesús within the walls of the old city of Avila.
“The whole experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity to walk in the footsteps of our great saints, and to get a sense of their history and culture.”
JM – Avila 2022
You’ll spend time learning & praying & return refreshed.
You’ll experience first-hand the world of Teresa and gain insights to her teachings in a unique way.
You’ll have Carmelite friars and a expert in Carmelite spirituality to provide insights into the places of her life & work.
Led by Fr Matt Blake, OCD and Fr Kelvin Ekhoegbe, OCD
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 7 nights in “La Santa” Avila. (1/2 board)
- 7 dinners & breakfasts
- Pilgrim Kit
- Tour guide (Pilgrimage leaders)
All bookings are subject to our CACS Cancellation Policy.
Avila Pilgrimage
Excluding Flights
£150 (optional non-refundable deposit)
£998 (double occupancy full payment)
£1030 (single occupancy full payment)
Avila Pilgrimage
Including Flights
£150 (optional non-refundable deposit)
£1191 (double occupancy full payment)
£1223 (single occupancy full payment)
Pilgrimage to Fatima
10th – 16th May 2024
“Mary treasured it in her heart:
in silence shall be your strength.”
FATIMA WITH US. On each day of the retreat-pilgrimage there will be a planned itinerary in the mornings involving powerful presentations from the retreat leaders designed to integrate all you’re experiencing into your interior life, followed by a guided visit to a place of interest in the environs. The Carmelite friars will be your pilgrim guides and will teach on the graces of the Virgin Mary.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Accomodation
- 6 nights in Fatima
- Meals – 6 dinners & breakfast
- Pilgrim Kit
- travel insurance
- TRIP CANCELLATION – A reduction in the number of members of the group to less than 10 PASSENGERS will mean we need to cancel.
FATIMA FILMS:
• Apparition – according to Sr Lucia
• Fatima
Register your interest
Email: admin@carmelite.org.uk
Contact: 07849 596 572
Email for an application and we will request a non-refundable deposit of £150.
Carmelite Priory, Boars Hill, OX1 5HB
All bookings are subject to our CACS Cancellation Policy.