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Blog Vacation: Off on Retreat at Ffald-y-Brenin in Wales

By Anita Mathias

Okay, I am really excited. We’re off to Ffald-y-Brenin in Pembrokeshire National Park tomorrow. It’s a Christian retreat centre, which is a thin place between heaven and earth, with the presence and peace of God powerfully evident. I have felt such a longing for long hours in the presence of God of late–but for a married woman, with children, and other commitments, it’s not always possible. Now, for 5 days it will be!! I am so grateful to our wonderful house-sitter.
There is no internet or iPhone or iPad coverage in the retreat centre, so I will be taking a blog break until the 20th December.
Have a blessed Advent, everyone.
From the Ffald-y-Brenin website.
“There are two things our visitors tend to notice as they arrive. One is the stunning beauty of the buildings, site and surroundings. Unbidden peace seems to invade your heart and mind.

The second is an awareness of the stillness of God’s presence. This has often been called “a thin place” where the veil between heaven and earth has been pulled back. It is easy to pray, to be still, to listen, to worship. It is also a place of joy, of creativity and of learning, a place of encounter.

Visitors coming on retreat at Ffald-y-Brenin tend to find it restful, challenging or life changing, depending on their purpose in coming and God’s agenda for them while they are here.

At its heart, Ffald-y-Brenin is a House of Prayer. Everything that happens is soaked in prayer. Guests are welcome to join with us and gaze into the face of Jesus during our daily rhythm of morning, midday and evening prayer if they choose. Some have deep encounters with God at those times. “

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  1. Penelopepiscopal says

    December 15, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    Looks wonderful! Enjoy!

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