Comments on: What is a Silent Retreat?

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:09:53 +0000

I leave here yearning for exactly what you’ve described, Jean.

And that desire for more of God is exactly where He wants us …

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:08:38 +0000

In reply to Nancy Ruegg. I hope and pray you get an opportunity to go on a silent retreat some time, Nancy. I am already seeking on to get on the 2020 calendar - a spiritual practice I am very intentional about.

By: Nancy Ruegg

Nancy Ruegg — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 19:03:35 +0000

A silent retreat sounds delightful–the stillness, the time to listen, deeply reflect, and journal without the interruption of other responsibilities., the opportunity to read and rest. Perhaps God is preparing me to embark on just such a retreat!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:30:45 +0000

In reply to Lisa notes.

so glad this is a meaningful experience for you too. shouldn’t surprise me. LOL.. I struggled at the first of this year finding a retreat but prayefd and kept looking and this one – a new place and set up – worked! You will find one!

By: Lisa notes

Lisa notes — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:48:45 +0000

I loved, loved the silent retreats I’ve been on! I long for one again but I don’t see it anytime in the near future. As an introvert myself, God really nourishes my soul in the quietness. My extrovert friends don’t want to even think about doing a silent retreat. 🙂 But I do think anyone can benefit from it. We all have to do things out of our comfort zones and it’s a beautiful event to experience. And yes, it’s fun to me that we get close to other retreatants even in the silence. 🙂

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 22:32:15 +0000

In reply to Martha J Orlando. I find the one day ones work too but I never get as still or quiet internally as I do after several days away from the routine. Yes being with God does protect and built us up too. That calm peace is priceless. Blessings on you too.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 22:30:56 +0000

In reply to Denise Maryott. I know this spiritual experience has been quite a game-changer for me. Praying you get to go on one and God blesses you too. Thank you for getting my book too. Sure do appreciate it!

By: Denise Maryott

Denise Maryott — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:41:37 +0000

Thank you so much for explaining about a Silence Retreat, as I have wondered about it since you mentioned it earlier this month. I am now intrigued by this type of Retreat and may try this silent approach at home.
I look forward to ordering your book Spiritual Retreats as I have enjoyed reading each of your books that I have ordered and look forward to the information provided in that book!

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:20:01 +0000

Jean, as you probably already know, I’ve never been on a “formal” silent retreat, but I do spend lots of quiet, reflective time with God each and every day. This is especially important if I’m facing lots of challenges in that day or the days ahead. Even if this is only for a brief time, I do find calm, peace and the energy to move forward in His strength.
So glad this past retreat was so meaningful for you!
Blessings!