“For Prayer and Life Workshops to maintain a stable evangelizing character for the enrichment of the Church, it is desirable that Workshop participants and the general public be offered opportunities for feedback through talks, evangelization conferences, or retreats,” recommended Father Ignacio in the Guide’s Manual, Chapter 2, Item 2.10.
Following our Founder’s wishes, the first three-day Retreat for the community was held with the theme “Inner Liberation.” It took place from February 6 to 8, 2026, at the Casa de Nazaret in the city of Montes Claros – Minas Gerais, Brazil, and was organized by National Brazil Center 6, of the Brazil Center Zone.
Thirty-four community members and eight Guides participated. The retreat was led by the Animator Guide in the Spirit, Eleonora Pires Bernardino. All attendees were delighted with the opportunity and were already asking when the next retreat would take place so they could reserve their spot. According to her, there is much to be grateful for given such abundant blessings.
Silence was maintained at all times; participants lived it during the Tiempos Fuertes (Intensive Prayer times) and during moments of prayer, in constant search of the Face of the Lord within a well-organized, welcoming, silent, and peaceful environment.
Several testimonies were received from participants who left feeling wonderstruck and eager to learn more about the Prayer and Life Workshops, seeking to experience new moments in silence and solitude with Jesus.
