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24 Hours With Christ!

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Experience the essentials of the Spiritual Exercises in this abbreviated one-night retreat!

The perfect retreat for the busy person!

This one-night retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises and is designed to provide a rejuvenating experience with a more convenient schedule. Our retreat is the perfect opportunity to take a break from the daily grind and focus on spiritual reflection and growth. 

Dates 

  • Nov 2-3, 2024 | Women only | Register
  • Mar 8-9, 2025 | Women only | Registration coming soon
  • Nov 1-2, 2025 | Women only | Registration coming soon

Private Retreats, without direction, are available during the above weekends. Learn more here.

 

Cost:

$159 per person until early-bird deadline, after that $209 per person.

More Info

  • Silence: We ask that retreatants keep exterior silence for their own benefit and to respect others.  We also encourage retreatants to keep interior silence by disconnecting from the noise of the world and unplugging from electronic devices for the duration of the retreat.  Keeping silence may sound daunting, but you will be in an interior dialogue with the Lord.  Note: complete silence cannot be guaranteed, especially during weekdays.

  • Schedule: Arrival is on Saturday at 4:30pm.  We begin with a welcome reception and dinner, allowing retreatants can get a chance to meet each other.  Silence begins after an introductory talk.  Sunday we will conclude by 5:30pm.

  • Meals: Healthy and balanced meals will be provided, and coffee, tea, fruit and snacks will be available throughout the retreat.  With the exception of the initial dinner and the concluding lunch, meals will be in silence.  Typically we listen to an audio book on themes related to the Spiritual Exercises or on the life of a saint.    

  • What to bring: You will have a private bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, showers are dormitory style on each floor.  Linens and towels are provided.  You will want to bring your personal toiletries and medications, comfortable clothes, and footwear for walking if you desire.  Notebooks and pens will be provided; bring your bible and rosary.  Additional reading material is not necessary as there will be plenty of content given in the directed meditations.                          

Typical Schedule:
(subject to change at Retreat Leader's discrection.)

  • Arrival: Saturday, 4:30pm
  • Departure: Sunday, 5:30pm

SATURDAY

  • 4:30 pm           Arrival and Registration
  • 5:30 - 6:15       Reception and Dinner
  • 6:15 - 6:45       Introductory Conference
  • 6:45 - 7:00       Personal Time
  • 7:00 – 8:00      Meditation
  • 8:00 - 8:10       Personal Time
  • 8:10 - 9:10       Meditation in Chapel (Exposition & Benediction) 

SUNDAY

  • 7:00 -  7:10      Morning Prayer 
  • 7:10 -  7:45      Breakfast
  • 7:45 -  8:15      Personal Time
  • 8:15 – 9:15      Meditation
  • 9:15 -  9:45      Personal Time
  • 9:45 - 10:45     Conference
  • 10:45-11:00     Personal Time
  • 11:00-12:00     Mass
  • 12:00-12:45     Angelus & Lunch
  • 12:45-2:00       Free time
  • 2:00 - 3:00       Meditation 
  • 3:00 - 3:15       Personal Time
  • 3:15 - 4:00       Conference
  • 4:05 - 4:50       Round Table Discussion 
  • 5:00 pm          Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • What should I bring?
    OLB will provide you with overnight accomodations, including linens, towels, retreat materials, and more. 
  • Do you really think I can be silent?
    “Let us not be afraid to be silent outside and inside ourselves, so that we are able not only to perceive God’s voice, but also the voice of the person next to us, the voices of others."  (Pope Benedict XVI, July 4, 2010.) 
    Silence does not equal boredom! It is one of the key elements to the success of any retreat. God speaks to us in the silence of our hearts and so it is necessary to maintain an external and internal silence.  Here are some tips to help you prepare and maintain silence during your retreat: Don’t bring any mobile or electronic devices, such as smart phones, laptops, etc. If absolutely necessary to have your phone, switch it to off or set it in airplane mode. Put all “pendings” and “to do” items in God’s hands…if you take care of His things, He’ll take care of yours!
  • Can I bring my infant?
    We love infants and small children, however they can be a distraction to you and others who are trying to focus during a silent retreat.  In order to keep the spirit of silence and prayer, we cannot accomodate infants or small children on our silent retreats.  Thank you for your understanding.