General information

For many busy people, it feels impossible to take time away from the commitments of work, family, care and community. A Retreat in Daily Life allows those who cannot retreat ‘away’ the opportunity to focus on God in the midst of the everyday, and to practise integrating prayer, faith and work.

This retreat allows participants to:
  • Identify and trust your own experiences of God
  • Integrate spirituality into your daily life
  • Discern and make difficult choices
  • Share your hopes, struggles and losses
  • Develop sensitivity for justice and concern for the poor

Over several weeks, through reflection, group work, one-to-one spiritual direction, journaling, prayer and meditation, we will begin to play/ pray with the transformation journey. An ecumenical team of qualified, experienced Spiritual Directors/Companions will accompany us.

Details

What does it involve?
  • Sunday afternoon gatherings at the beginning and end of the retreat (1 May and 5 June)
  • Optional Sunday afternoon gatherings (May 8, 15, 22 and 29) for reflection, prayer, meditation, and listening
  • Retreatants meet with a spiritual companion four times during retreat
  • During the weeks, retreatants continue their normal daily activities, keeping the time as free as possible from unnecessary distractions, to listen, notice, reflect and pray

Who?
Those who have participated in previous Retreats in Daily Life were all busy people. The ages of participants ranged from early twenties to mid-eighties, from all backgrounds and walks of life. For many it was impossible to retreat away, so this provided a unique opportunity for them to !get in touch with their life force and still live", as one participant put it.

When?
  • Six weeks, Sunday 1 May to Sunday 5 June, 3:30-5:00pm
  • Four to five meetings with a spiritual companion are arranged at mutually convenient times

Cost?
Full cost $200 payable by 24 April
Pay: Benedictus Contemplative Church
BSB 633 000; Account No. 153841135
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Scholarships available. Please don’t let money concerns stop you from participating.
For more information, email Susanna Pain