Retreat and Spirituality Programmes
Spiritual Direction.
Spiritual Direction (Prayer Companioning) has been a ministry in the Church down through the ages. It is more accurately termed spiritual companioning, since the Holy Spirit is the ultimate Director.
The person who seeks Spiritual Direction is encouraged to allow God to be the centre of attention. In a conversation that takes place in a prayerful and trusting setting, the person will be helped to notice and attend to this God, who seeks to develop a personal relationship with her/him.
Why Spiritual Direction?
People have a variety of reasons for seeking Spiritual Direction.
- Some want to learn a style of prayer that is tailored to their own personality and needs.
- They may have a gnawing hunger for “something more”
in life. - They are looking for God in their everyday life.
- Sometimes a crisis may lead people to question where God is or where God has gone.
- At other times someone might want spiritual guidance in making an important decision
in life.
Brother Bill Tarrant (Director) is available for spiritual direction by arrangement.
The recommended stipend for Spiritual Direction is $50 per hour (1July 2010 – 30 June 2011). Council of Catholic Religious Australia.
Directed Retreat
A Directed retreat is time in silence with your God. A Spiritual Director will accompany you in being open and sensitive to what God is doing and will encourage you to be trusting of God’s invitations. You may choose a two day Directed Retreat or a five day (Monday to Friday). These are available by arrangement.
