Finding Space....
Finding space to reflect can be difficult when all our lives are so busy. Quiet days and retreats are the ideal refreshment to focus on what is important in our spiritual lives.
‘Some 40 years ago, I made the discovery that God speaks very powerfully to our souls in the quiet and silence,’ says Canon Sylvia Chapman, retired priest and member of the Diocesan Spirituality Group. ‘For me it was like finding treasure in this hurry-sick world where speed, noise and goals rule supreme. I suppose I should not be surprised. Psalm 46 asks us to ‘be still and know that I am God’.
Quiet days and retreats are there for us to discover the truth of God’s presence for ourselves.’
Suffolk is fortunate in having an excellent selection of quiet days and retreats available.
Highlights in 2011 are:
The Diocesan Spirituality Group are holding a Quiet Day on Saturday 19th March 2011. Good Practice in Spiritual Direction is led by Julian Maddox at St Peter's, Stoke Park, Ipswich 10am – 4pm. For more information email Caroline Redman at caroline@theredmans or ring 01359 269335 
Otley Hall has a series of events. One example is Joy Willis speaking on ‘Joy in Christianity - exploring how we can find true joy in our lives - a joy that is present within us even in our darkest moments.’ Tuesday 12th April 10am - 4pm. To find out more visit www.otleyhall.co.uk or ring 01473 890264.
All Hallows Covent, Ditchingham is the venue for a lent reflection day in preparation for Holy week on Saturday 16th April, led by Sister Violet and the All Hallows community. More information from www.all-hallows.org or ring 01986 892749 or ring 01986 892749
Published by the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich and reproduced with permission.
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