Retreat Resources
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"Be still, and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10
Retreats and Retreat Centers offer us a place to slow down and open ourselves up to the invitations of God, whether that is to see the beauty and goodness of God in nature, to hear the loving voice of God in the silence, or to feel the compassion of God in the shared support of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
To read a little more about what a retreat is, who should go, and why, here's an article by Bishop Robert Reed on The Spiritual Benefits of Retreats.
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573 Washington Street, Newton, MA, 02458
http://www.bostoncursillo.org/
617-332-5548The Cursillo is a “little course in Christianity” that begins on a Thursday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon. Each Cursillo is an encounter with Christ in a small community of the Church, in order that Christ’s love and grace can be brought to every aspect of life.
The Boston Cursillo Weekends are held at Notre Dame Spirituality Center, 30 Jeffreys Neck Rd., Ipswich, Massachusetts. To schedule a Cursillo Parish information session in your parish please email: [email protected].
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[email protected]
https://saintbasils.org/about/cursillio/
978-683-2959
Cursillo offers us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with Christ. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” (Rev 3:20, NKJV). A life lived in faith is a life lived in joy!A Cursillo retreat is a three-day weekend of intensive spiritual reflection and exploration that offers the opportunity to deepen our relationship with Christ. During the weekend, you will hear talks given by a team of lay people and spiritual directors, and you will have the opportunity to participate in small table discussions, prayer, Divine Liturgy, and great meals. Cursillo is an invitation for you to experience the love of Jesus Christ on a personal level and to bring this love and joy into your daily life.
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37 Niles Pond Road, Gloucester, MA, 01930
https://easternpoint.org/
978-283-0013
Eastern Point Retreat House is an ecumenical ministry of the Society of Jesus under the patronage of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, who is a 16th century Jesuit saint from Italy. In celebration of the 450th anniversary of his birth, Pope Francis designated 2019 as a Jubilee Year of St. Aloysius.
Rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and in the Catholic tradition, our ministry is open to all who seek God in their lives. Through a variety of retreats and spiritual direction, we accompany people from many walks of life, that they may be more attentive to God’s activity and more responsive to the call to work toward the greater glory of God. Our ministry follows the spiritual path laid out by Ignatius as a way of discerning God’s presence in our everyday lives.
Our Retreat House is situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean about an hour’s drive northeast of Boston. Noted for the spectacular beauty of its rocks, ocean, and woods, Eastern Point provides an ideal atmosphere for contemplation, prayer, and engagement with God. Our resident retreat wing accommodates 38 retreatants in single ensuite rooms, many of which have ocean-view balconies
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121 Parks Street, Duxbury, MA, 02331
[email protected]
https://miramarretreat.org/wp/
781-585-2460
You can come for a day, soak in some of the holy, healing energy here, or come for a week and find yourself powerfully renewed. Religious and lay spiritual directors or counselors are often available, and while Miramar is a Catholic retreat center, you don’t need to be Catholic to come.
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319 Concord Road, Weston, MA, 02493-1398
[email protected]
https://www.campioncenter.org/
CONTACT: Anne Copponi
781-788-6800
For nearly a century, Campion Center has opened wide its doors to welcome generations of seekers. Initially built as a major house of philosophical and theological studies for Jesuits preparing for ministry, Campion now serves four inter-related apostolic purposes: health, wellness, conference and renewal. Its stunning and serene campus and facilities are being revitalized to meet the ever-changing needs of Jesuits and others who will continue to look to Campion for astute care, nurture and inspiration.
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77 Dudley Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
http://www.pauline.org/retreat
978-667-5580
Nestled on 134 acres of woodlands near the Concord River in Billerica, Massachusetts, St. Thecla Retreat House, owned and operated by the Daughters of St. Paul, offers a quiet and prayerful atmosphere for groups seeking a place for rest and renewal. The meandering paths are dotted with inspiring prayer grottos and benches.
The spacious, cloister-style facility with monastic courtyard has a fully-equipped kitchen, large conference room, rustic chapel, and 60 bedrooms. The retreat house is handicap accessible with ground level entry and an elevator to all floors. The accommodations are clean and simple, hearkening back to the building’s monastic origins.
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16 Hull Street, Hingham, MA, 02043
[email protected]
https://www.glastonburyabbey.org/index.php/about-retreats/
781-749-2155 x300
For more than 1500 years, men and women from all walks of life have been visiting Benedictine Monasteries and finding there a safe place of spiritual refreshment and peace. Glastonbury Abbey's Retreat and Spirituality Center is a contemporary response to this tradition and to the Rule of St. Benedict' s injunction that "all guests be received as Christ."Individuals and groups of all faith traditions are welcome to use the facilities. Guests may make one of the scheduled retreats, conduct their own program, work with the monks in developing a program, or simply come for a few days of quiet reflection.
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65 Father Carney Drive, Milton, MA, 02186
[email protected]
https://www.omvusa.org/st-joseph-retreat-house/
617-698-6785
The mission of St. Joseph Retreat House is to accompany the human person through spiritual direction and the Spiritual Exercises to encounter the person of Jesus Christ and allow him to transform and conform one’s heart, mind and soul according to His will.Located in Milton, Massachusetts, St. Joseph Retreat House provides a peaceful space for visitors to pray and grow a relationship with God. It is staffed by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Aside from retreat offerings, retreat house services include spiritual direction, parish missions, and group meetings.
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1 Enders Island, Mystic, CT, 06355
[email protected]
https://www.endersisland.com/
860-536-0565
Enders Island is an 11-acre island off the coast of Mason's Island in Mystic, Connecticut, where men and women from all walks of life come to experience renewal, healing, and inspiration. The grounds of Enders Island include a 360° ocean view, beautiful walking gardens, a seaside chapel, an outdoor Stations of the Cross, and iconic facilities including the Enders House, an early 20th century arts and crafts style mansion, and the Catholic Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption, which houses the incorrupt arm of St. Edmund of Canterbury (1175–1240).
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10 Evans Road, Biddeford, ME, 04005
[email protected]
https://mariejosephspiritual.org/
CONTACT: Sr. Catherine M. Walsh, RSM
207-284-5671 x25Nestled along Maine’s southern coast, Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, owned and operated by the Congregation of the Presentation of Mary, offers a spiritual haven for many. Refreshment for spirit, mind and body is available for persons seeking a sacred space, silence, healing and a deeper relationship with their God. The Center’s sustaining inspiration and zeal find their roots in that of the Congregation’s foundress, Blessed Marie Rivier, whose desire was “to make Jesus Christ known, and loved everywhere”.
The Center welcomes persons of all faith traditions who value time for reflection in the peaceful presence of a praying community. Two dining rooms afford the choice of a silent meal or one where conversation is shared. In addition to welcoming retreatants, the Center’s staff designs and hosts programs fostering themes on spiritual growth, healing, and support.
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