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The Tears of things: Prophetic Wisdom.
A retreat inspired by Richard Rohr 23rd to 26th January 2026
For over ten years Revd Ian Spencer and Urs Mattmann have offered popular four day retreats based on the teachings of Fr Richard Rohr OFM and the faculty of the Centre for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in different retreat centres around the UK. The retreat at Holland House includes talks, time for reflection and discussion, meditations, imagination exercises, liturgy and time to relax and enjoy the beautiful house and grounds
The retreat will draw on Rohr’s latest book The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom in an Age of Outrage, and we’ll consider and share together what the prophetic tradition is about, both in the context of the Bible but also what it means for us today, and who and where are todays Prophets.
We’d be delighted to see you, whether you’re familiar with Rohr’s ministry or completely new to his welcoming, contemplative and prophetic Christian spirituality.
Revd Ian Spencer is an Anglican Priest, authorised yoga teacher (Association of Yoga Studies) and Zen practitioner (Wild Goose Zen Sangha). Now retired from 14 years as Warden of Holland House, Ian now concentrates on his ministry of spiritual exploration through the Christian contemplative, Zen and Yoga traditions, leading quiet days, retreats and teaching days.
Urs Mattmann is a transpersonal Psychotherapist and Spiritual director/Lay Chaplain at Holy Rood House in North Yorkshire. He is the author of COMING IN (Wild Goose Publications) where Richard Rohr wrote the foreword. He is co-author of WILLING TO LOVE (Ed. Anne Yeamans) Psychosynthesis Press.
4pm Friday 23rd January – 11am Monday 26th January 2026.
Please note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy free, gluten free or vegan.