Join HCPT on retreat in Lourdes this October for a special four-night stay. The programme will be centred around the life and spirituality of the late Br Michael Strode: doctor, founder of HCPT, Cistercian Lay Brother and potential saint.

The retreat takes place between Tuesday 8th and Saturday 12th October at Hosanna House, home of HCPT's Summer pilgrimages, in Bartrès near Lourdes.

The retreat will be based on the spiritual insights of Br Michael. He was a man of action in his monumental service of disabled people, but also a contemplative who sought closeness with Christ and his Blessed Mother, and encouraged others to do the same. He has left a very valuable spiritual tradition to the Church.

The programme includes opportunities to participate in some of the liturgies in the Lourdes Sanctuary each day. Plus all the things you would expect from HCPT's Hosanna House will be available – including worship in its very own chapel, views of the Pyrenees from every bedroom, and delicious food and drink.

The retreat will be led by Fr Perry Gildea, CM, former HCPT Trust chaplain and current chaplain to the Committee for the Canonisation of Br Michael Strode (CBMC). John Wolff, also a member of CBMC and author of the recent acclaimed book about Br Michael, "Who are you looking for?", will be taking part and discussing the proposed cause for Br Michael's canonisation during the event.

The price for full board accommodation and transfers is 350 euros per person. You would arrange your own travel insurance and travel to Lourdes (Ryanair offers flights from Stansted to Lourdes on those dates). DBS/PVG qualifying certificates are not necessary for this retreat.

For more information and to book please email: bettinaherrault@hosannafrance.fr

For more information relating to CBMC visit www.brothermichaelstrode.org