Spiritual Growth Retreats - Divine Retreat Centre Somersby

Spiritual Retreat

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” ~ Mathew 7:7

Build a Holy foundation to a more intimate and personal relationship with God, your Saviour!

A wonderful and spirit experiencing retreat, with total surrender of mind, body and soul. Grow in the virtues of Christ, be purified in the Love of Christ, and feel complete through the Mercy of Christ

My heart is restless O’Lord, until it rests in you ~ St Augustine

Has life burdens made you throw your hands up in the air, saying I can’t do this anymore! Are your crosses getting heavier and heavier, and problems getting worse even though you already praying? Our spiritual growth retreat is designed to allow your soul to find its strength and peace in the restful waters of Jesus Christ and help you to take on life with a new spiritual outlook through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. This wholesome retreat is soul healing, spiritually strengthening, and a meditation retreat all rolled into one, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey with Christ.

I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving ~ psalm 69:30

Get away from the busyness of everyday life and spend a weekend retreat with the Lord at our Healing Retreat Centre. Nestled in the silence of 65 Acres, discover the fundamental spiritual tools to change your current state of life. Uproot errors of the past and receive the graces of Christ’s resurrection. Heal wounds buried deep within the heart and subconscious mind through our healing ministry of Eucharistic Healing & Healing Masses. Grow in the light of Christ and experience Christ through His divine mercy of love, forgiveness & awesome wonder. Allow God to restore what is damaged and increase the blessings of your spiritual life through praise & worship of His Holy Name.

Our Next Spiritual Growth Retreat – TBD

Starts: Friday 5:30 pm | Concludes: Sunday 4:00pm

Our relationship-strengthening retreat is a healing, spiritual & meditation retreat in one. With breaks throughout the day, there is always time for silent prayer and reflection around our beautiful sanctuary veneration shrines & Eucharistic Chapel. Our Jesus at calvary is a wonderful area to sit together at the foot of the cross and take time out to spend some quality time together.

Spiritual Retreat Schedule

~ Learn more about God and the gospel through the word of God’s preaching

~ Receive the Holy Spirit through Charismatic Praise & Worship

~ Be one heart in the powerful prayer of the rosary & divine mercy Chaplet

~ Journey on the path to Calvary by the way of the cross, healing ministry (weather permitting)

~ Learn how to meditate using your heart & soul, a deeper and more profound communication between you & God.

~ Daily Healing Mass offered for all members on retreat

~ Vigil Eucharist Healing through guided healing of wounds & past errors.

~ Evening Candle Vigil in Procession with The Blessed Mother

More about this retreat

~ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals are provided

~ Dining in our comfortable and large dining hall

~ Refreshments with Morning & Afternoon Teas included

~ We accommodate meals for food allergens & dietary requirements

Retreat Room Facilities

~ Choice of single, twin share room or shared with others

~ Bunk bed fitted rooms

~ Room accommodations are fitted with ensuites or shared ensuites

~ Heating & Airconditioning in all rooms

~ Blankets & pillows provided – welcome to bring your own

** bedlinen & toiletries not supplied

What to bring to bring with you on your family retreat

~ Bible & Rosary Beads, Notebook & Pen

~ Bed sheets & pillow cases & bathroom towels

~ Toiletries & Umbrella

Children’s Ministry

~ Children’s ministry is available during the retreat to give you and your spouse more time together

Submerge in Gods healing presence

“I have made the Lord God my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works.” Ps 73:28

At divine, whether you like to walk, meditate or pray our sanctuary grounds are filled with spiritual activities for all.

Calvary

One of the largest Outdoor Calvary scenes in Australia, the passion of Jesus Christ is a call to meditation and unity with Christ during His final hours and agonizing death on the cross.

St Faustina Shrine

The Divine Mercy Of Christ was given to the world through St Faustina of Kowalska. In 2022, Divine opened a Shrine in her honor with her 1st Class Relics on display for veneration & intercessory prayer

St Theresa Shrine

St Theresa of Calcutta is the Saint of our times, living the perfect example of love and charity toward the poor. With a Holy Shrine in her Honor, her 1st Class relics are on display for intercessory prayer.

Eucharistic Chapel

The Eucharist is the summit of Catholic life, Christ’s true presence within our midst. Our Eucharist Chapel is open 24hrs during your stay for one on one personal time and reflection with the Lord.

Outdoor stations of the cross

Take a spiritual journey together following the path of Jesus’ passion. The Divines Way of the Cross is an outdoor setting allowing for meditation at your own pace as a couple.

Mary pilgrimage