>40, Single-never married, no children, looking for a retreat

[DJJG]

Any one out there, male or female, over 40, single - never married, no children ever try looking for a retreat to attend?
**I’m 56yo and fit all of the above and have been looking for a retreat to attend with others that fit in this catagory (not a singles retreat to find a spouse). It seems that all the retreats I come across are aimed at one or more of the following (and no I’m not saying that retreats are not needed for these people - they certainly are) youth, married (with or without problems), single parents (previously married or not), widowed or divorced, and religious (priests, nuns, brothers). **
I have even tried to get retreat houses to offer one; I always get the same answer -" that’s a good idea," but it never goes any further.

If you are interested - answer the one question poll - lets see if any retreat houses pick up on this.

Thanks,
Danny

 

[asd72]

I haven’t looked for a Retreat yet, but I have noticed a lot of Parish activities have a cut off age of 30 or so. I am looking at discernment for a 3rd order, or Catholic group in the next year or so, for formation and community. Perhaps this could be an option for you? Retreats would be a part of it I’m sure.

 

[Holly3278]

I am sorry. I misunderstood the options in the poll and ended up voting for Option 2.

 

[ClaireS]

I’m in my 60’s and have found retreats based on things other than age or gender, such as divine mercy, charismatic, evangelization, Ignatius, De Sales, healing, etc. I know sometimes it seems like the emphasis is on couples, the family, or teens but keep looking.

 

[mh2007]

I pray that you find a suitable retreat. God Bless You.

 

[iwillrisenow]

I’m in my 30s but everything else on your list and always keeping eyes and ears open for retreats. Since it doesn’t look like I will be getting married in time to have a family, I’m finding that I’ve pretty much aged out of the young adult groups/activities, which tend to be geared towards the young couple/finding-a-spouse-to-start-a-family-with-in-your-twenties crowd. The options mentioned by ClaireS sound like a wonderful start…also, you might consider making a private retreat. I actually did this once while another (young adult) retreat was going on so it wouldn’t be too isolating…it was wonderfully fruitful and restorative.

 

[Sheepless]

The Knights of Columbus here used to put together an annual men’s retreat. The first year I attended it changed the course of my life. Unfortunately, the man who organized it has retired from the duty and no one else has picked up the baton.

I was missing that experience, so I decided to make my own, private retreat this year. My daughter was going to a day camp, just far enough away from home that it was most practical to wait for her rather than return home. I found a nearby parish that had morning Mass, daily Eucharistic Adoration, morning Reconciliation available, and a book store.

So, I had 8 days over a two week span to spend a couple of hours a day with God. Morning Rosary, Mass, a bit of Adoration, then get a good cup of coffee and then read a chapter from Nine Words.

If a knucklehead like me can do it, you can too!

 

[3DOCTORS]

I’m in that demographic, though my diocese has enough retreat offerings that would work for anyone. If you have means to travel at least a little, maybe you can find something via www.catholicretreats.net - good luck!