Life is a Journey
Life is a Journey
Title of the retreat: LIFE IS A JOURNEY – 5 Day retreat
“Life is a Journey Retreat” is a reflective, prayerful excursion that contemplatively aligns our personal journeys with the journey of Jesus, focusing on transforming our past through the intimacy of God’s love. It emphasizes healing, liberation, freedom, and spiritual growth by reframing our life experiences.
The retreat aims to transform pain into love, leading to deeper intimacy and joy, love, in and through the heart of Christ Jesus.
Date: Sunday 6th April until Saturdy 11th April 2025 |
Time: Starting 7pm on the Sunday, concluding after Mass and lunch 1 pm.
Location: Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, 362 Albert St, East Melbourne 3002
Cost :$ 1,430.00 incl GST (Cancellations made within 14 days of the event are non-refundable.)
Accomodation and Meals are provided.
Booking: Please contact Mary MacKillop Centre
Who is it for?
This retreat welcomes anyone who wishes to take a few days to dwell in their sacred journey of life
Ideal for:
- Anyone seeking a little time to reflect on the journey of life.
- Everyone
- Those wishing to transform pain into love, leading to deeper intimacy and joy, love, in and through the heart of Christ Jesus.
What You Will Gain:
From the “Life is a Journey Retreat,” you would gain several spiritual and personal benefits:
- Healing and Transformation: The retreat focuses on transforming past pain and struggles into love through God’s intimate healing presence. You would gain a sense of emotional and spiritual release, leading to healing and a deeper sense of freedom.
- Deeper Intimacy with God: By aligning your personal journey with that of Jesus, the retreat invites you to cultivate a deeper relationship with God, experiencing His love and presence more profoundly in your life.
- Spiritual Growth: The retreat is designed to foster spiritual growth, offering tools and insights to help you reframe life experiences in a way that enhances your connection to God and moves you towards greater freedom and liberation.
- Renewed Joy and Love: As you journey through this reflective time, you would likely experience a renewed sense of joy and love, rooted in the heart of Christ. This joy comes from understanding that God’s love can transform even the most difficult experiences into sources of healing and growth.
- Freedom from the Past: The focus on liberation helps you release the weight of past burdens and struggles, leading to a greater sense of freedom, peace, and lightness in your life moving forward.
Overall, you would gain a deeper understanding of your life’s journey through the lens of Christ’s love, transforming past wounds into sources of strength, love, and joy. The retreat offers a powerful opportunity for healing and a renewed sense of spiritual intimacy.
Retreat Schedule Overview
- Opening: Welcoming session setting out the theme and process.
- Guided Reflections and Input: Reflecting on the life experiences of Jesus and making connections – joining the dots – with our own.
- Personal Journaling: Writing about personal experiences.
- Meditation and Prayer: Seeking spiritual growth and healing…entering deeply into love.
- Rite of Forgiveness: Freeing what binds; letting go of past hurts and embracing love.
- Nature Walks: Reflecting in nature to connect with God’s creation.
- Prayer Companion: One-on-one guidance.
- Closing Mass: Reflecting on the retreat and setting future intentions.
Note: Specific details and timing may vary to work to each individual and the groups needs.
Meet Your Retreat Faciliators: Chris McPhee
Father Chris McPhee is a former Parish Priest, Novice Master, Provincial Superior and General Councillor for the Missionaris of the Sacred Heart. He has led numerous retreats, both contemplative and preached in Australia and internationally.
Registration Details
- Dates: 6th April – 11th April 2025
- Location: Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre 362 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
- Cost: $1430 incl GST
- Booking: Please contact the Melbourne Centre to reserve your place today
Additional Information
- What to Bring: A journal, comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes.