RETREATS
Retreat in Daily Life
What is a retreat in daily life?
A retreat in daily life is time set aside over a number of weeks for prayer and reflection which is designed to fit alongside you usual work and home routine.
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.
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.
FAQ
If you have questions, you may find them answered here. Otherwise email us at ejcretreats@jesuit.org.uk
Our Next Retreat in Daily Life
Pathways to Pentecost
a four week retreat leading up to Pentecost
Our next Retreat in Daily Life begins on Sunday 4 May and runs for four weeks until Sunday 1 June 2025.
We offer this pre-Pentecost retreat in partnership with our friends in the Epiphany Group.
Each participant is assigned a trained and experienced companion whose role is to listen to what you bring to the retreat and gently guide you with suggestions about what pray with, and how. You agree to set aside around 30 minutes each day for personal prayer. You also need to be able to attend the opening and closing sessions of the retreat.
Opening session: Sunday 4 May at 5.15pm at Sacred Heart Church. Closing session: Sunday 1 June at 5.15pm at Sacred Heart Church.
To find out more or register interest, please contact Fr David Stewart sj at ejcretreats@jesuit.org.uk