Retreat Ministry

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Each year, members of Our Lady of Knock Parish take the opportunity to go on retreat. Whether you’ve been on many retreats in the past or have never experienced one before, taking a retreat this year could be a true blessing for you that provides a beautiful chance to connect with God and with the other participants.

What is a Retreat?

Going on retreat is a time-out or a pause in your regular day-to-day activities and responsibilities. It offers time to stop, look, listen to God, and examine your relationship with him. A retreat is organized with enough flexibility to help you deepen your faith in your own way. Although retreat formats vary, there is usually a central theme presented and carried out through a series of programs and activities. There is time for solitude and meditation and an opportunity for rest, relaxation, and friendship. It is a time for prayer and renewal, as well as for learning. A well-planned mix of various liturgies, workshops, and free time helps develop the theme and provides something for each participant to bring home as he or she goes back into the world.

Where can I go on Retreat?

Many of our parishioners have had wonderful and prayerful experiences at various retreat centers. One local retreat center that regularly holds Catholic retreats for men and women is Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford.