Self Retreats
May you recognize in your life the presence, power and light of your soul.
May you learn to see yourself with the same delight with which God sees you.
May you learn to see yourself with the same delight with which God sees you.
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If you seek after God with all your heart
and all your strength, then the virtues of your soul and body will turn you into a mirror of the image of God within. You will be so merged in God, and God so merged in you, that each will endlessly repose in the other. Such are the riches of the gifts of the Spirit that such a disciple will be, and be manifested as, the very icon of divine blessedness, a very god by adoption, since God is the perfecter of his own perfection. [Niketas Stethatos, 11th century monk] |
Retreats are a special and consecrated time to connect with your Divine essence, to discover more of who you are in Truth, to reflect on your life and where it is going, and to pray for wisdom and guidance to move forward in ways that honour your highest potential and purpose. Take time out to nurture well-being of body, mind, and spirit leading to fulfilment in all areas of your life.
Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease. Take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of Thy peace. [Hymn]
Guests are invited to structure your retreat as you desire and according to your needs. You are welcome to join any activities being offered during the time of your stay, such as: Centering Prayer / meditation; spiritual teachings; Bible study. Counseling and spiritual guidance are available by appointment. Visiting priests celebrate Mass in our Chapel and there is daily Mass at St Christopher's Catholic Church. Our current programme is as follows:
Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease. Take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of Thy peace. [Hymn]
Guests are invited to structure your retreat as you desire and according to your needs. You are welcome to join any activities being offered during the time of your stay, such as: Centering Prayer / meditation; spiritual teachings; Bible study. Counseling and spiritual guidance are available by appointment. Visiting priests celebrate Mass in our Chapel and there is daily Mass at St Christopher's Catholic Church. Our current programme is as follows:
Mass with Fr John Atkinson in Chapel
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GENERAL WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: TUESDAY 10h00 - 10h30: Mass 19h00 - 21h00: Group spiritual teachings WEDNESDAY 10h00 - 10h30: Mass 14h00 - 16h30: Group spiritual teachings THURSDAY 10h00 - 10h30: Mass FRIDAY 10h00 - 10h30: Mass SUNDAY 09h00 - 10h00: Service at St Christopher's Catholic Church 18h30 - 20h00: Worship and service at Community Church |
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller
Spend quiet time in our beautiful and serene Garden Chapel. Benefit from our library of spiritual books, magazines, audio tapes, and extensive collection of inspiring and uplifting spiritual DVDs. Enjoy abundant nature on our doorstep: unspoilt beaches, lagoons, indigenous forests, remote coastlines, mountains and more. Relaxing beach walks, enjoying sea, sand, sun, and space to just be yourself beautifully.
Be humble, for you are made of Earth. Be noble, for you are made of Stars. ~ Persian proverb
They must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller
Spend quiet time in our beautiful and serene Garden Chapel. Benefit from our library of spiritual books, magazines, audio tapes, and extensive collection of inspiring and uplifting spiritual DVDs. Enjoy abundant nature on our doorstep: unspoilt beaches, lagoons, indigenous forests, remote coastlines, mountains and more. Relaxing beach walks, enjoying sea, sand, sun, and space to just be yourself beautifully.
Be humble, for you are made of Earth. Be noble, for you are made of Stars. ~ Persian proverb
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May the sun bring you new energy by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries May the breeze blow new strength into your being May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. [Apache blessing] "And I learned what is obvious to a child. That life must be lived one day at a time. That each day should be spent finding beauty in flowers and poetry and talking to animals. That a day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered. I learned that life is about sitting on benches next to ancient creeks with my hand on her knee and sometimes, on good days, for being in love." [Nicholas Sparks] When you plant seeds of love it is you that blossoms. |
Rest * Restore * Retreat * Relax * Renew * Rejuvenate * Revive
Comments from Retreatants
Dear Leela
Blessings to you.I thought so much about you and prayed especially that you may be richly blessed.
You and your Retreat Centre have proven to be a rich source of blessings for me. For the first time in my life - I have been set free to really obey the teachings of Christ more fully. The Lord used your life to touch mine and allowed me to experience a wonderful healing grace. I prayed so hard for the grace of transformation, and now I have wonderful release.
You are close to my heart and I carry you around in my heart always and everywhere.
Much love and kind feelings, Warren
Blessings to you.I thought so much about you and prayed especially that you may be richly blessed.
You and your Retreat Centre have proven to be a rich source of blessings for me. For the first time in my life - I have been set free to really obey the teachings of Christ more fully. The Lord used your life to touch mine and allowed me to experience a wonderful healing grace. I prayed so hard for the grace of transformation, and now I have wonderful release.
You are close to my heart and I carry you around in my heart always and everywhere.
Much love and kind feelings, Warren
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How many times have you heard me cry out
God please take this How many times have you given me strength to just keep breathing O I need you God I need you NOW! |
May you be gentle with yourself, and may there be kindness in your gaze when you look within.
I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored up in secret places,
so that you may know that I am Lord, the God who summons you by name.
[Isaiah 45:3]
so that you may know that I am Lord, the God who summons you by name.
[Isaiah 45:3]