Retreat in Daily Life

What is a retreat in daily life?
A retreat is time set aside over a number of days or weeks for prayer and reflection away from the usual business of life. However, many people cannot afford this time away and so the retreat in daily life is designed to fit in alongside you usual routine without the need to go away or devote the whole day to prayer.

Who is a retreat for?
A retreat is for any Christian who wishes to deepen their prayer and know better Jesus Christ and the action of God in their lives. All you need is an openness to the experience and method of the retreat and generosity in setting aside the time needed each day for prayer for the duration of the retreat.

How long does the retreat last?
We offer retreats in daily life of different lengths - from three weeks to six weeks or more. See the information on the next retreat.

What do I have to do?
The commitment for the retreat in daily life is . . .

• to set aside 20-30 minutes each day for prayer

• to meet once a week and at the start of the retreat with your prayer guide

• to come to the opening and closing sessions of the retreat

Prayer
You do not have to be an expert in prayer, or very confident about prayer, or already know how to meditate to do a retreat. Your prayer guide will help you understand how to pray better and will suggest material to pray with. What they suggest will be tailored to you, your own experience and circumstances.

Prayer Guides
It is important to have someone who is trained and experienced accompany you through your retreat. Your prayer guide will provide material for your prayer and meditation. What you discuss with them remains confidential.

Workshops
We offer workshops alongside the retreat. These focus on different methods of prayer and may be especially helpful if you are not particularly sure about how to pray or meditate in the Christian tradition or want to try new ways of praying. The workshops are optional and not necessary to do the retreat in daily life well.

How much does it cost?
We do not charge for the retreat in daily life. However, we do incur costs and so welcome a donation if you are able to make one.