The Cloister - A podcast from Monastic Retreats

Welcome to the cloister a podcast of conversations on monasticism and spiritual formation.

Podcasting since 2023 • 84 episodes

The Cloister - A podcast from Monastic Retreats

Latest Episodes

Fr Simon Sleeman - Prayer

Fr Simon Sleeman continues this series of talks by exploring prayer.

August 23, 2026 • 6:32

Fr Simon Sleeman - Humour

In today's episode Fr Simon shares on the theme of humour and its importance in our lives. Just a reminder these recordings were originally made during the COVID 19 pandemic but their message is still as important today as it was then.

August 09, 2026 • 8:37

Fr Simon Sleeman - Mindfulness

In this episode Fr Simon shares on the theme of mindfulness.

July 26, 2026 • 6:51

Fr Simon Sleeman - Clouds

Fr Simon shares today on the restorative power of nature focussing on clouds. In the talk he references a two hour video of clouds passing by, you can access that video

July 12, 2026 • 9:26

Fr Simon Sleeman - Familiarity

In the third in our series from Fr Simon he shares on the challenge to not grow familiar with what surrounds us and to be open to see things with fresh appreciation.

June 28, 2026 • 8:51