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RETREATS

GROW DEEPER IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

If you are seeking time away from the busyness and demands of everyday life or if you are wishing for a space that allows your mind, body, and spirit to surrender to God’s Presence, we hope you’ll make time to attend a retreat. A common practice in many spiritual traditions, retreats offer us a peaceful environment free of daily distractions so that we might open ourselves to a deeper communion with God…
Saint Barnabas also partners with the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, Arizona to offer three transformative retreats every year, each with a different design.
For more information, contact Debbie Moore at (508) 942-8953

 

Saint Barnabas on the desert
2023 UPCOMING RETREATS

Silent Directed Retreat

with The Rev. Jim Clark

March 23-26 | Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ

THIS RETREAT IS FULL

Registration Now Closed

Over the course of four days, refresh your soul through three periods of shared silence each day, plus the morning and afternoon group conferences with The Rev. Jim Clark.

Individual spiritual direction is offered. All meals are provided, and both single and shared room options are available. There has been a price increase for all accommodations. Scholarships are available. More information to follow.

To register contact Debbie Moore.

ATTENDING A RETREAT

Before you attend a retreat you might consider:

  • Having a daily practice of silence for a few months prior to the Spring Silent Retreats is highly recommended but not required. (exception: The Fall retreat has this prerequisite).
  • Those who have never had a practice of silence may find the May spring retreat a good starting place.
  • To enhance your experience and understanding of the Centering Prayer process and the language used, we recommend reading Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating before attending our retreats.
  • Attending a workshop on centering prayer, centering prayer weekly groups, and/or Quiet Days will offer a valuable understanding of the practice of silence and its fruits, which would enhance your retreat experience immeasurably.

 

RETREAT REGISTRATION *

THINGS TO CONSIDER

IMPORTANT – READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE DECIDING ON YOUR RETREAT

 * Our registration process has changed

How can we make it easier for others to experience our wonderful retreats?

  • Our retreats have become a yearly tradition for many of us and their popularity has grown over time. When registration opens, they are often booked up within days! This has been disappointing to many. We are looking for ways to share retreat experiences with those who have yet to attend a silent retreat; while continuing to gratefully serve those who join us faithfully each year. Thank you for helping us to make this possible.
  • Our three-yearly retreats each have their own design and schedule. (details above) The description of each retreat makes it easy for you to find the retreat that best fits your needs and dates that work for you. We suggest you look over the descriptions and dates and make a note when registration opens for that 1st choice retreat. This process may open the opportunity for those who have not yet experienced one of our retreats to have a better chance to register.

Registrations will be made available 8 weeks prior to each retreat.

  •  If you hope to attend more than 1 retreat a year, there are options to do so. When registrations are open, you can ask to have your name on a waitlist for that 2nd or 3rd choice of retreats.  Four weeks prior to the retreat, registrations will open for ALL.  If space is still available at that time, those on the waiting list will be the first to be offered an opportunity to ‘‘hop aboard’! (There are always cancellations).

Fall intensive Silent Retreat *

SOLITUDE AND SILENCE IN COMMUNITY – With Liza Bell

November 3-6 2022

Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ | Registration opens September 26, 2022

* Previous silent retreat attendance is a prerequisite for registration.

The fall intensive retreat is designed for those with a well-established daily practice of Centering Prayer, or a similar daily practice of silence/meditation. Each day includes three 1 hour periods of Centering Prayer with walking meditation and evening compline. Silence is honored throughout each day, including mealtime, giving participants a sacred place to attend to the longings of their hearts and welcome God’s healing presence. A time for joy and renewal, the retreat includes ample time to walk the labyrinth, explore the beauty of the desert, read, journal, or simply rest. The opportunity to share one’s thoughts will be a joyful part of our closing ceremonies on Sunday.

Three healthy and delectable meals a day are offered, and the dining room is always open for coffee/tea, water bottle refills, and fresh fruit. Both single and shared room options are available.

Spiritual direction and massage are available by appointment.

For more information, contact Debbie Moore at (508) 942-8953