May 16, 2024

Why You Need to Go on Retreat, Sermon by Fr. Paul Robinson, SSPX

21 minutes

The book of Job tells us that “the life of man upon earth is a warfare”. We are in a battle over our own souls. We are besieged by the cares of this world, by our daily grind, by the relentlessness of life.
In this battle, sometimes we need to attack life head-on; at other times, we need to retreat, in order to recuperate our spiritual forces and renew ourselves for the battle. Sometimes, it is by retreating that we are able to gain a victory that otherwise was not possible.
The faithful may ask themselves: why do priests, monks, and nuns need to go on retreat? They are doing holy things all of the time. It is clear that the Church thinks it very important for those who have dedicated their lives to God to take this time once a year, in order to maintain their spiritual stamina in the battle for souls.
If priests and nuns need this time, how much more do the faithful need it, when they do not have as strong a spiritual life?
There are several reasons why retreats are needed for everyone: priests, religious and layfolk.

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By Fr Paul Robinson

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May 16, 2024

21 minutes

The book of Job tells us that “the life of man upon earth is a warfare”. We are in a battle over our own souls. We are besieged by the cares of this world, by our daily grind, by the relentlessness of life.
In this battle, sometimes we need to attack life head-on; at other times, we need to retreat, in order to recuperate our spiritual forces and renew ourselves for the battle. Sometimes, it is by retreating that we are able to gain a victory that otherwise was not possible.
The faithful may ask themselves: why do priests, monks, and nuns need to go on retreat? They are doing holy things all of the time. It is clear that the Church thinks it very important for those who have dedicated their lives to God to take this time once a year, in order to maintain their spiritual stamina in the battle for souls.
If priests and nuns need this time, how much more do the faithful need it, when they do not have as strong a spiritual life?
There are several reasons why retreats are needed for everyone: priests, religious and layfolk.

...more