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In the season of Lent, the Church and its Liturgy draws us into a deep period of reflection and renewal. To help us grow deeper in this renewed experience and commitment to God, here was a wonderful opportunity coming up shortly. The Lenten Retreat 2015.The retreat was led by Fr. Allan Jones, SM – Director, Catholic Enquiry Centre and Fr. Tony Alex, ICPE Mission - Formator. This day was a valuable opportunity to get away from our busy lives, to experience the true freedom and healing, that the Sacrifice of the Lord brings for us.
Both Fr Allan and Fr Tony gave inspiring and motivational sessions that brought many to a deeper relationship with GOD! Thank you Fathers for your love for God, the anointed sessions and your love for those God has put into your path!The retreat was made available FREE.
Feedback
Everybody (except 1) said they would recommend the retreat to someone else.
Some feedback that summerized the sentiment of the retreat:"I was very impressed with the whole day especially the talks and music. It's great to have the opportunity for adoration and confession."
"Keep the retreats coming!"
"The talks and prayer time and reconciliation opportunity were PERFECT!"
"Please conduct it more in other parishes."
"What a GREAT day!"
"Would be nice to have it every year at this time of Lent in all churches."
"Please have more retreats."
"Perfect day"
"I invited a friend. She had been asking me to take her to confession. But I failed and this was the best opportunity God gave both of us to reconcile with him."
"Well done. Peaceful and unhurried. Congratulations."
"Very well organised and prayerful."
"It was wonderful to have confession so readily."
"I found it very good and very helpful. It was ecplained well and now I have more knowledge. I would like to have another event like this again."
"This is a rare and wonderful opportunity for me - a Lenten retreat in NZ. Please continue this retreat every Lent. This is a great reminder to everyone to get closer to the Lord."
"This is a very good spiritual activity and I hope and pray that more people can come and participate next time. Thank you!"
"Look forward to participating in the next retreat with my family and friends."
"Congratulations for a job well done. Very organised. Volunteers are very helpful and friendly. The talks were very inspiring. God bless!"
"There was a great presence in the room... peace.. patience.. love...anointing."
"Very well organised. Excellent, what we Catholics need in this day and age."
Lenten Retreat ProgramTime Program 09.30am Welcome and Praise and Worship 10.00am Session 1 & reflection 10.45am Break 11.15am Worship 11.25am Session 2 & reflection 12.15pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 1.00pm Lunch 1.45pm Praise and Worship 2.00pm Session 3 & reflection 2.45pm Break 3.00pm 3 o'clock Divine Mercy Prayers 3.20pm Session 4 4.00pm Adoration 4.30pm Conclusion & Announcements 5.30pm Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral
THANK YOUs!We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all those who have stepped forward to make this retreat a successful one.- Both Fr Allan and Fr Tony gave inspiring and motivational sessions that brought many to a deeper relationship with GOD! Thank you Fathers for your love for God, the anointed sessions and your love for those God has put into your path!
- For availing themselves to the Sacrament of Reconciliation; Msgr Gerry Burns, Fathers Verghese Thurutichira, Sebastian Vandanamthadathil, David Dowling, Alliston Fernandes, Francis D'Souza.
- To Nennette and her team at Spring of Life.
- Seminarians; Kyle Nielson and Alex (ICPE Seminarians) and Adri Widyanto,
- The College Principal, Mrs Catherine Ryan and her committed school personnel.
- Lucienne Hensel, Charlene Lim and Sarah Pinto for the Praise and Worship.
- And the many countless individuals from the various prayer groups, who have set up the hall, served up food, welcomed retreatants etc You are our hands and feet.
Email for inquiries about this retreat and to be updated on upcoming events: [email protected]