Discerning God's Desires for Us

Living according to  God's will for our lives is an ongoing process that is grounded in our relationship with God. It involves cultivating a life of recognizing and responding to God's presence in all aspects of our lives.

Central to this process for many people is a continuing process of self-examination not morbid introspection, but prayerful reflection on how they are living their life. Reflection on the past is a beginning point for recognizing God's desires for our future.

Down through the centuries, followers of Christ have followed a variety of practices to foster this relationship with God, including ones that have carried such names as the examen of consciousness, the examen of conscience, and discernment.

This retreat is about adopting such practices, and putting them into use. The retreat will include times of prayer and meditation linked to times of following some of these practices.

This retreat has a focus on personal prayer and the practical aspects of life.