(Q) What is an Emmaus Retreat?
(A) An Emmaus
Retreat is a organized weekend opportunity to ponder and reflect
upon your individual relationship with Jesus. Each of us is on a
spiritual "journey" and at different stages of our "walk" with Christ.
The Emmaus Retreat or "Walk to Emmaus", as it is often
referenced, is taken from the Gospel of Luke 24: 13-25, where two
disciples were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus when our risen Lord
appeared to them and walked by their side.
(Q)
How
Long Does it Take?
(A) The retreat
begins on a Friday evening, and Ends on Sunday afternoon.
Meals, accommodations and retreat materials are included in your fee.
(Q)
Do I
have to be Catholic?
(A)
This retreat originated as a Catholic retreat; however, you do not need
to be Catholic to take part. Over the past several years we have had
many non-Catholic, fellow Christians attend the retreat. It has proven
to be a most rewarding spiritual experience and life-changing for many.
(Q)
I
want to attend, but I can't afford it. Can I make payment
terms?
(A) Full or partial
sponsorships may be available if you are experiencing financial
difficulties and are unable to pay the $150 cost of the retreat weekend.
Requests for help are kept confidential and treated on an individual basis.
(Q) I'm
not sure I would be comfortable and may become embarrassed on retreat.
(A) The
Holy Family Emmaus Retreats provide a safe, warm and comfortable
environment where you identify your own, personal and intimate
relationship with Jesus. It is a great opportunity for you to grow on
your own spiritual journey. You will not be placed into any embarrassing
situations or singled-out at any time.
(Q) I want
to attend, but I 'm not ready.
(A) The number one
reason most people hesitate to go on a retreat is FEAR. Yes, fear of the
unknown is what prevents many from taking advantage of
parish and other retreats to help grow in their faith and relationship
with Jesus. Well, the TRUTH is that there is Nothing
to Fear.
Here are a few of
the common MYTHS:
