What Is A Home Retreat?
A home retreat is done at home in the course of everyday life while you meet with a spiritual
director weekly for five weeks. It is a time of listening to the inner wisdom of the heart where God longs to speak
with us. We currently provide two different themes for our At Home Retreats.
- Thirty Day Scripture Retreat is grounded in the spiritual exercises
of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This retreat is perfect for someone who longs to grow closer to God through praying with scripture,
jounaling, and short inspiring reflections from spiritual masters.
- Thirty Day Learning to Meditate Retreat offers basic skills of meditation.
It is a creative, enjoyable, and nonthreatening way to achieve a more satisfying experience of personal prayer and a deeper
relationship with God.
How Does It Happen?
The retreat is introduced at Heart of God House of Prayer where you will meet privately with a spiritual
director. At this meeting the participant meets their spiritual director and arranges for an hour meeting for the next
five weeks.
Retreatants are asked to...
- Make a commitment to a half hour of prayer daily.
- Choose a time and place that works best for them to pray.
- Limit their use of cell phones and computers when possible.
- Refrain from the unnecessary use of TV.
- Prepare simple meals and limit social activities.
- Create a sense of silence in your home when possible.
- Rediscover what it means to live life from the heart.
Where Is It?
Retreatants and their spiritual director meet at Heart of God House of Prayer in Cascade, Colorado.
However, if you do not live locally, you may make the retreat and meet with your director on skype.
When Is It?
The retreat can be taken at any time. The beginning and end of the retreat is determined by the
participant and the retreat director. It is important that the participant contact Fr. Timothy as soon as possible
to reserve a date.
Who Can Make This Retreat?
The retreat can be done with individuals, couples or groups. The week is open to all adults
who are interested in exploring their personal relationship with God.
Since retreatants are able to continue their daily routine during this retreat, it is an especially
helpful format for those who find it difficult to take a weekend or longer to go away for a retreat.
