Journeying in Love

April 14, 2025 9:00 am - April 17, 2025 12:00 pm

Journeying in Love

In this Year of Jubilee, we enter into Holy Week as “Pilgrims of Hope”. You are invited to journey with Jesus in his final days. During the days of this guided, silent retreat, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your journey in the light of the Paschal Journey of Jesus. With the invitation of two reflective inputs each day, space to dwell in nature across at the Fitzgardens or the sacred space in our chapel, or the cathedral up the road. If you’re seeking a more reflective preparation to celebrate the great feasts of our faith in the Act of Outpouring Love in the Self-Giving and Rising of Jesus in this Jubilee Year, you may find the days of this retreat valuable.

 

Date: Monday 14th April until Thursday 17th April 

Time: Starting at 9am on Monday concluding Thursday morning.

Location: Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, 362 Albert St, East Melbourne 3002

Cost :$825.00 incl GST (Cancellations made within 14 days of the event are non-refundable.)

Booking: Reserve your place today via our booking form.

Who is it for?

This retreat is for individuals seeking a deep, reflective spiritual experience during Holy Week, particularly those who want to engage more profoundly with the themes of the Paschal Journey of Jesus.

Ideal for:

  • Anyone seeking a time of silent contemplation, prayer and journaling to prepar themselves for the celebration of Easter
  • Individuals who wish to enter into the spirit of the Year of Jubilee
  • Anyone seeking to slow down and engage in a more meaningful, reflective observance of the events of Holy Week.

What You Will Gain:

  • Deeper Reflection on the Paschal Mystery: You will have the opportunity to reflect deeply on the final days of Jesus, His self-giving, suffering, death, and resurrection. This can lead to a richer understanding of the central events of the Christian faith.
  • Renewed Hope and Spiritual Renewal: As “Pilgrims of Hope,” participants will likely experience a sense of spiritual renewal and hope, connecting their personal journeys with the hope embodied in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
  • Time for Silence and Contemplation: The retreat offers a period of silence, which can allow for inner peace, clarity, and a deeper connection with God. This time away from the busyness of daily life offers space for personal reflection.
  • Enhanced Prayer Life: With the opportunity to journal and pray, you may find your relationship with God deepening through intentional time spent in quiet, focused prayer.
  • Guided Input: The two reflective inputs each day will help guide your thoughts, focusing your reflections on the significance of Holy Week and how it applies to your personal spiritual journey.
  • Preparation for Holy Week Feasts: The retreat will help you prepare spiritually to celebrate the Easter feasts, particularly the Self-Giving and Rising of Jesus, by fostering a deeper connection with these sacred events.
  • Creative Expression: If you bring materials like a Bible, journal, or drawing tools, you may find creative ways to process your thoughts and spiritual insights, making the experience more personal and meaningful.

General Daily Schedule

  • There will be two input sessions per day
  • Daily Mass available at the cathedral or All Saints Church
  • Meals provided, either individually or collective depending on preference.

Note: Flexibility around daily schedule to meet the groups desires and needs. 

 

Meet Your Retreat Faciliators: Maureen McDermott 

I am a Sister of St Joseph of the New South Wales region. In 1995 – 96 I trained in Spiritual Direction at the Centre for Religious Development in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Since returning from Boston, I have been involved in programs at Baulkham Hills and spiritual direction and retreats in other centres throughout Australia, along with Mission Ministry in Aged Care and Parish Ministry in small parishes where there has been no resident parish priest.

 

 

Registration Details 

  • Dates:  Saturday 29th March 2025
  • Location: Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre 362 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
  • Cost: $825 incl. GST
  • Bookings: Contact the centre to provide booking form.

 

Additional Information

  • What to Bring: Your Bible, Journal, Drawing Materials, walking shoes and warm clothing.