Today the emphasis on achievement is stressful
and the pace of life moves ever more quickly.
People are pressurised on every side
to rush from one deadline to another
In our modern society, therefore,
many people value time set aside
to enter more deeply into
the practice of the presence of God,
and to seek to grasp the eternal realities.
A Retreat is a pause for thought
and a chance to focus on God.
Time spent in quiet surroundings
away from daily pressures
helps a person to wait upon God
and to be refreshed and renewed
in and for His service.
Learning about the use of silence and meditation
in everyday life enables the individual
to live closer to God
and not be overwhelmed by the stress
our society seeks to impose on him or her.