Retreats

Be still and acknowledge that I am God, supreme over nations, supreme over the world. (Psalms 46:10)

Conducting retreats is one of the main ways in which we minister to people. Our retreats are normally conducted in a Church or in a Retreat centre where people can listen to the Word of the Lord without any distractions. It is in the silence of the heart that the Lord speaks to us personally.

He now went up to the mountain and summoned those he wanted. So they came to him. (Mark 3:13)

The tenure of the retreat varies from 3 days to 5 days. During these days, the attendees are guided through a series of reflective talks based on Scripture. It is by listening to the unadulterated Word of God that the attendees are brought to a clear faith in Jesus Christ. (Romans 10:17)

Besides leading to the Sacraments, our retreats help to lay a solid foundation for the spiritual life based on the Scripture, the Love of God and the faith of the Apostles. On this foundation, people can grow and build their spiritual lives by continuing to remain faithful in daily prayer, meditation on the Scriptures and acts of charity as the Spirit of the Lord inspires. (Mathew 7:24-25)

Spiritual counselling sessions may also be carried out during the retreat for more effective penetration of Scripture and Christ’s healing love into the hearts of the listeners. On the last day of the retreat, prayers are made for the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Thereafter instructions are given on how to lead a holy and spiritual life to help sustain and nurture the grace of God that is received. (2 Peter 3:18)