Retreat (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Definition of retreat
Definition of retreat
Time apart for prayer, reflection & spiritual renewal
Three movements of retreat
Three movements of retreat
Withdrawal, intentional structure, re-entry
Biblical example: Jesus' retreat duration
Biblical example: Jesus' retreat duration
40 days in the desert
Retreat purpose: making life decisions
Retreat purpose: making life decisions
Discernment
Common misconception about retreats
Common misconception about retreats
They're not about escaping reality permanently
Grand Silence meaning
Grand Silence meaning
Agreed period of complete silence (usually night)
Lectio divina definition
Lectio divina definition
Prayerful reading of scripture
Ignatian retreat structure
Ignatian retreat structure
Four weeks: God's love, follow Christ, passion, mission
Benedictine principle 'ora et labora'
Benedictine principle 'ora et labora'
Prayer and work
Hesychast prayer practice
Hesychast prayer practice
Jesus Prayer with breathing & stillness
Islamic retreat practice: I'tikāf
Islamic retreat practice: I'tikāf
Seclusion in mosque, esp. last 10 days of Ramadan
Buddhist silent retreat type
Buddhist silent retreat type
Vipassanā - mindfulness/insight practice
Retreat benefit: clarity on choices
Retreat benefit: clarity on choices
Clearer sense of next steps & freedom from compulsions
Risk: using prayer to avoid practical work
Risk: using prayer to avoid practical work
Spiritual bypassing
Post-retreat practice plan
Post-retreat practice plan
Rule of Life - brief commitment (e.g. daily prayer)