The cross overlooking the Gwaun Valley is a meaningful place for many who visit Ffald y Brenin. The weather in Wales can turn on a dime, and the cross – perched high on a hill – is exposed to the full force of whatever comes. There is a beautiful parallel here: Jesus was exposed for our sin. He took the full force of the world’s chaos. For this reason, the cross, an instrument that the Romans used for death, is seen by Christians as a way to life.

The High Cross is a place to linger, a place to lament, a place to repent, a place to surrender, and a place to thank God. Imagine yourself in the scene below. Where would you position yourself? Sitting, kneeling, standing at a distance? Is there a question, a worry, or a thought you’d want to bring to the cross?

ABOUT US:

Ffald y Brenin (Sheepfold of the King in Welsh) is a Christian retreat centre and house of prayer located in the beautiful Preseli Hills in Wales. For over 40 years, people from all over the world have come to this quiet haven to find rest and experience the presence of God. Ffald y Brenin is also the home of Local Houses of Prayer and a growing ministry of blessing in Wales.

Guests can join in the daily rhythm of prayer, savour the beauty of the gardens, explore the Gwaun Valley and Carningli heathland, and simply pause from the hurried pace of life.  Come experience the tender care of the Good Shepherd and be refreshed on your journey.