Prayer Retreats: A Few Suggestions

Posted by AldoMoore on March 24th, 2015

There exists a desire in man to stay in union with God. This often gets ignored or crushed under the pressures of life. Even though your soul feels it, you find that you are not in a position to help it. A prayer retreat makes this happen. It frees you from the busy schedule in life and allows you to spend a few days alone with God. If these observations are true for you, here are a few suggestions worth considering.

Some renowned prayer retreats

Following are some facilities anyone wanting to have a retreat cannot afford to ignore.

  1. 1.       Green Pastures Retreat Center

The center was established in the year 1958 as a Christian healing center. As years passed by, it grew into a large community in a spacious building. Today, it hosts different types of retreats, courses, healing sessions and retreats. You will never regret if you decide to attend a prayer retreat here; the staff is cordial and known for their desire to serve others. Get an opportunity to pour out your hearts to the chaplains here. They are well-experienced and highly skilled. Besides, they have a prayerful heart.

  1. 2.       Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

If you want to spend some time in God’s presence in a scenic area, this facility is the best choice. Enjoy a walk in the beautiful gardens and wooded walkways. The organic food here will definitely make you feel refreshed. The lodgings are designed in such a way as to meet the expectations of someone who wants to have a real retreat. The center welcomes people of all faiths. And, the programs are organized with a view to encourage a holistic integration of mind and body. People from all over the world come here and they have only words of appreciation for the retreats here.

  1. 3.       Little Portion Hermitage

The desire to take rest for a few days to restore your mind and body will definitely take you to this facility. The center is run by the Brothers of Charity. The music and the retreats offered here are known all over the world for their healing influence.  Come here, relax enjoying peaceful music and renew your friendship with the creator of the universe.  A few days here will definitely stay with you all your life.

  1. 4.       Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Facility

Some time in solitude with God is something everyone desires. When combined with the magic spell of nature, the experience is sure to be unforgettable. This is what you have in store in this facility. Founded by a Franciscan Friars, the center allows you to be free from the stresses of life. The center has been in service for decades from now. Quite naturally, the staff here is well-experienced, trained and highly skilled.

Let this vacation be a time of relaxed enjoyment for your body, mind and soul. Remember, if your vacation is excessively adventurous, you are sure to face the same when coming back to your normal routine of life. And, prayer retreats are the best ways to allow your mind to unwind a bit.

Watch this video and you will experience importance of prayer retreats at Franciscan Friar Retreat Center

Contact :
Contact Person: Maureen Sullivan
E-mail: info@sanluisrey.org
Old Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
Address: 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057-6402
Tel/Fax: (760) 757-3651
Website: http://www.sanluisrey.org/

Like it? Share it!


AldoMoore

About the Author

AldoMoore
Joined: November 5th, 2014
Articles Posted: 155

More by this author