Holland House - Quiet Day – Waiting, led by Helen Stanton

Quiet Day – Waiting (for the God to speak) A day of guided meditations (no kneeling required!) led by Helen Stanton Kneeling By R. S. Thomas Moments of great calm, Kneeling before an altar Of wood in a stone church In summer, waiting for the God To speak; the air a staircase For silence; the sun’s light Ringing me, as though I acted A great rôle. And the audiences Still; all that close throng Of spirits waiting, as I, For the message. Prompt me, God; But not yet. When I speak, Though it be you who speak Through me, something is lost. The meaning is in the waiting. This day will focus on a series of communal guided meditations in chapel on the theme of waiting, together with a session for individual reflection. Helen is Warden of Holland House, a theologian and spiritual director. The day will begin at 10am and will include a 2 course lunch and concludes with tea and cake at 4pm.