Experience the Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit

At the first Pentecost, believers in Jesus were filled with the Spirit of the Risen Lord—a divine fire that ignited the Church and poured forth into the world (see Acts 2). This is the promise of every Pentecost: a fresh outpouring of grace, renewal, and mission.

This year, the Carmelite Friars at Boars Hill, Oxford, and team invite you to join them to prepare to enter more deeply into the mystery of Pentecost through reflecting on the seven sacraments— each one a gift of the Holy Spirit – empowering us to live our Christian calling to the full.

What You’ll Gain

• Short, inspiring videos (5-minute) sent to you every week
• Reflections on each sacrament as a channel of the Holy Spirit’s transforming power
• Prayerful guidance from the Carmelite tradition accompanying each reflection
• Flexible participation—watch at your own pace

📅 Dates: starts 21st April – ends 8th June 2025

📍 Where: Online (links to recorded video sent via email)
💙 Cost: Free (donations welcome to support our digital ministry)

Why Join This Retreat?

The sacraments are not just rituals—they are living encounters with the Holy Spirit, designed to fill us with divine life. This retreat will help you:

• Rediscover the fire of Pentecost in your daily life
• Deepen your understanding of how the sacraments sustain and transform you
• Awaken to the Holy Spirit’s promptings in prayer and mission
• Experience the Carmelite tradition of contemplative spirituality

Retreat Schedule

Each week, we’ll explore a different sacrament as a Pentecostal gift:

Week 1           Baptism – Immersed in the Spirit’s Fire

Week 2           Confirmation – Sealed with the Spirit’s Power

Week 3           Eucharist – Nourished by the Spirit’s Life

Week 4           Reconciliation – Healed by the Spirit’s Mercy

Week 5           Anointing of the Sick – Strengthened by the Spirit’s Comfort

Week 6           Holy Orders – Sent by the Spirit’s Authority

Week 7           Matrimony – United by the Spirit’s Love

Sample Reflection

Confirmation – Sealed with the Spirit’s Power

"While Baptism makes us children of God, Confirmation ... enlists us in the mission of drawing all into the unity of the Holy Spirit."

In this retreat, we’ll reflect on how Confirmation is not just a one-time event but a lifelong commissioning—an ongoing Pentecost in our lives. How do we stay attuned to the Spirit’s fire? How does the Spirit call us to apostolic courage, like the first disciples? ...