Retreat

[SisterSariah]

Hey Hive-Mind…

I’m interested in attending a spiritual retreat for women, but am not quite sure where to look. Does anyone know of an online resource that details the various retreats nationwide?

Next plan of attack is to check my Diocese website

TIA!

Sariah

 

[Joannm]

Hey Hive-Mind…

I’m interested in attending a spiritual retreat for women, but am not quite sure where to look. Does anyone know of an online resource that details the various retreats nationwide?

Next plan of attack is to check my Diocese website

TIA!

Sariah

First I would ask your pastor. He should know of local places that offer retreats, usually monasteries or retreat houses. Next ask some women in the parish who you see as very faithfilled. I know in my parish many women go on retreats and I often find out where they go and then look the place up online. Also ask any religious sisters that may be in your parish or neighboring parishes, or call a local convent and see if the sisters could recommend a place. I am assuming you are looking for a preached retreat or a directed retreat. I prefer a total 8 day silent with little or no interaction with anyone and no preached talks except for the homily at Mass. I find I need the silence. Good luck.

 

[Anne1964]

It would help if you could provide more information as to what type of retreat you are looking for. There are silent retreats, retreats centered around a particular religious theme, weekend retreats, week long retreats, etc…

 

[SisterSariah]

Hey there -

I’m looking at to find something that will help give me a “Spiritual Kick-in-the-butt”. I’m feeling stuck, stagnant and alone in my faith, and am trying to figure out what I’m doing in general (see my intro post in the Meet ‘N’ Great thread…LoL)

A weekend is good, a week is better, and I’m game for anything in the States and/or Canada. A healthy mix of guided activities and contemplative silence would be good, I’m pretty flexible.



Sariah

 

[Dorothy]

Hey Hive-Mind…

I’m interested in attending a spiritual retreat for women, but am not quite sure where to look. Does anyone know of an online resource that details the various retreats nationwide?

Next plan of attack is to check my Diocese website

TIA!

Sariah

I am assuming you are a Mormon as you say you are a “Latter day Saint” ?

If so, you should ask your pastor.

 

[SisterSariah]

I am an inactive Latter-day Saint, yes. Asking my Bishopric isn’t really an option as Mormons aren’t really into the retreat thing, and I’m not entirely certain I want to stay with my current church. It’s a long, complicated story.

 

[Dorothy]

I am an inactive Latter-day Saint, yes. Asking my Bishopric isn’t really an option as Mormons aren’t really into the retreat thing, and I’m not entirely certain I want to stay with my current church. It’s a long, complicated story.

Okay, thank you for clarifying that.

If I may say so, I commend you for wanting to go on a retreat. I suggest you let the retreat master know that you are searching and will not be receiving the Eucharist when they have Mass. Usually at retreats you can see the retreat master for spiritual direction if you have any questions. If you do so, let him know you are not there for sacramental confession.

I hope you don’t mind my suggestions. I have been going to a four-day ladies retreat in Mobile for the last six days at Visitation Monastery, and they are wonderful silent retreats! We speak at the first meal, and at Sunday dinner. (they are from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon.) When the retreat master gives us a conference (a few times a day) we are allowed to speak to ask questions. We have our own rooms, we do not share a room with anyone.

Usually the chancery office at the Bishop’s residence can let you know where ladies retreats are held in your area. Perhaps they can give you some web sites to read about them.

God bless…