A Day of Solitude

“Rising very early before dawn, He left and went off to a deserted place, where He prayed.” Mark 1:35 

In a world filled with chaos and noise, it is easy to allow earthy concerns to become the foregrounds of our existence. But in times of trouble, it becomes increasingly important to quiet our minds and take refuge in the solitude that Jesus often resorted to. 

Join us on Enders Island for A Day of Solitude. Take time out of your busy schedule to pray, reconnect with your faith, and grow closer to God through the peaceful seclusion that the Island provides. During your stay, you will be able to meet with a spiritual director, attend daily mass, pray in our chapels, and walk our grounds. Experience the serenity that can be found when you step away from the world and enter into undisturbed, prayerful meditation. 

Your stay will begin with daily mass at 9 AM followed by check-in at 10 AM, located in St. Michael’s Hall. During registration, you will be able to sign up for a session of spiritual direction before settling into your room. Take the rest of your day to pray, walk the grounds, meditate, journal, or read. Meals will be provided in silence in order to maintain the peaceful and quiet spirit throughout your stay. Your retreat will conclude the following day after lunch. 

We hope you will join us this Lent in uniting your lives with Jesus by encountering the solitude needed to restore our spirits, renew our minds, and quiet our hearts to hear the voice of God!