SILENCE IN THE CITY - AUCKLAND

A SILENT RETREAT

CARMELITE MONASTERY

636 MOUNT ALBERT ROAD

ROYAL OAK, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

SATURDAY 22 JUNE, 2024

12.30pm - 5.30pm

JO HAYES is delighted to host a silent retreat, for women, in the Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand - in collaboration with the Discalced Carmelite nuns.

'SILENCE IN THE CITY - AUCKLAND' will focus on the what/why/how of Sacred Silence - the secret place of intimate union with God.

The retreat will include Adoration, Liturgy of the Hours & Lectio Divina.

'Come away by yourself (in solitude and silence), and rest awhile' - Jesus (Mark 6:31).

The Sacred Scriptures exhort all members of the Christian faithful to regularly take time away from the hustle, bustle and noise, to enter into the secret place of Sacred Silence with God.

12.30pm - 5.30pm (following Vespers)

Afternoon tea provided

$35pp NZD - bookings essential. Places strictly limited.

(booking confirmed on full payment)

Open to women 18+

What to bring: bible, journal, pen