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sacred place of retreat, prayer, contemplation, solitude, quiet and reflection |
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for Regular Preached Retreats during 2008: A retreat is time away from the routines of our life. It offers quiet space and leisure for reflection and prayer which people need to grow in relationship with God and to gain new insight into their relationships with themselves and others. A silent preached retreat
is the most frequently offered retreat, usually beginning Friday
evening and ending with the noon meal on Sunday. The preached
retreat consists of several presentations centered around a
specific theme and focused on one's relationship with God and
others. Eucharist, Morning Prayer, a healing service, reconciliation,
and quiet time for reflection are included. The atmosphere of
silence provides the time in which retreatants often gain insight
and strength to deal with life's mysteries, challenges and struggles. |
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A
directed retreat allows a person to meet daily with a Monte Alverno
Staff member trained in the art of spiritual direction.
In addition, the retreatant is encouraged to participate in Morning
and Evening Praise and the Eucharist. Through quiet moments of
prayer, reflection on Scripture and sharing with the director,
the person can better experience God and notice God's action and
presence. Depending upon the availability of staff members, directed
retreats may be arranged at a time that suits a person's schedule. |
Check
our listings of silent directed and preached retreats |
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