All Retreat articles
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Opinion
Retreats are ideal for connecting to nature, God and yourself - here's why
Karen Simmonds, who has run a travel business for 25 years, explains the value of rest.
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Opinion
‘God has a special way of knowing what we really need’
Stephanie Pena has been on several pilgrimages in her life but after some recent family difficulties, she felt led to travel to Knock, in Ireland. Here’s why she thinks Easter is the perfect time to re-connect with God.
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Opinion
Finding peace in everyday life
Have you ever returned from a Christian conference, camp or retreat and wished you could hold on to the sense of joy or peace you experienced at it? Dr Gemma Simmonds is a sister with the Congregation of Jesus and she has written a book to help us bring retreat practices into daily life. She shared some of her own story with Premier’s Maria Rodrigues.