This retreat involves praying through Luke 15:11-24. The parable is divided into three sections:

Participant is helped to journey through
these sections. How?

• Each section is described from an historical, cultural perspective.
• A personal experience of that particular section is given
• Time for personal reflection follows

Retreatant is encouraged to respond to the Lord’s gentle leading and invitation to:

• Come to terms with one’s woundedness.
• Face deep hurts which God desires healed.
• Make a deeper surrender to one’s life to God.

Outcome

• Seeing oneself as loved and precious in God’s sight.
• Healing of painful memories
• Experiencing the joy and freedom of living more fully a life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Healing Mass concludes the retreat

Materials

• Participant to bring bible, notebook and pen

Note: Participants encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to the retreat.