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kun. Arnoldas Valkauskas

Retreats in Vilnius
Retreats in Vilnius
Theme

“If the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!” (Matthew 6:23)

A Catholic retreat inviting us to examine what fills the heart and how the light of Christ renews the whole person.

Time
Fri, 18:00 – Sun, 14:00
Place
Trinapolio rekolekcijų namai
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kun. Arnoldas Valkauskas

Retreats in Telšiai
Retreats in Telšiai
Theme

I Am Called to Live the Life of the Trinity

A Catholic retreat about the call received in Baptism to share in the life of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Time
Fri, 18:00 – Sun, 14:00
Place
Telšių kunigų seminarija
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kun. Arnoldas Valkauskas

Retreats in Telšiai
Retreats in Telšiai
Theme

Knowing the Content of Faith Leads to Personal Maturity

A three-day Catholic retreat on how knowing the content of faith helps a person mature and live with greater inner freedom.

Time
Fri, 18:00 – Sun, 14:00
Place
Telšių kunigų seminarija
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kun. Virgilijus Poškus

Retreats in Vilnius
Retreats in Vilnius
Theme

Guilt, Shame, and Fear

A Catholic retreat about guilt, shame, and fear, and the freedom Christ gives to a person who entrusts these wounds to Him.

Time
Fri, 18:00 – Sun, 14:00
Place
Trinapolio rekolekcijų namai
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kun. Arnoldas Valkauskas

Retreats in Vilnius
Retreats in Vilnius
Theme

I Am a Child of God

A three-day Catholic retreat about our identity as children of God and living that identity in faith.

Time
Fri, 18:00 – Sun, 14:00
Place
Trinapolio rekolekcijų namai
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Understanding retreats

Time for God, prayer and a renewed heart.

Retreats are a few days set aside for prayer, the Word of God, silence, and fellowship. Stepping away from our usual rhythm helps us hear more clearly what is happening in our heart, recognize God’s invitation, and return to everyday life renewed.

Jesus himself withdrew to quiet places to pray. A retreat is therefore not an escape from life: it helps us return to it with greater peace and a clearer direction.

Step away from daily haste and focus on what truly matters.

Open the heart to God’s Word through Scripture, prayer and teaching.

Look more calmly at your desires, relationships, fears and important decisions.

Return to daily life with greater inner peace and one concrete next step.

The fruits of a retreat often become clearer after returning to everyday life—in prayer, relationships and the decisions we make.

A welcome for every seeker

Who might a retreat be for?

A retreat may be especially helpful if you:

  • feel tired of constant pace and noise;
  • want to renew your relationship with God;
  • seek clarity about an important life decision;
  • long for deeper prayer;
  • are living through change, loss or a difficult season;
  • have walked the path of faith for years or are only beginning.

No special experience or knowledge of prayer is required. You may come to a retreat with questions.

A simple and safe rhythm

What can you expect?

  • Holy Mass and personal and communal prayer;
  • listening to the Word of God and teaching;
  • silence and time for personal reflection;
  • an opportunity for Reconciliation or a conversation with a priest;
  • simple fellowship with other participants.

Each retreat program may differ. You will find its precise description on the selected event page.

You will not be asked to share personal experiences publicly. You may take part only as much as you are ready for at that time.

Žuvelė'25 #260 Rekolekcijos. V. Poškus ir A. Valkauskas
Žuvelė conversation · Lithuanian original

Žuvelė'25 #260 Rekolekcijos. V. Poškus ir A. Valkauskas

Fr. Virgilijus Poškus and Fr. Arnoldas Valkauskas talk about the meaning of pausing, prayer, and what time set apart from everyday life with God can give a person.

Žuvelė’25 #260 This recording is currently available in Lithuanian. Watch the conversation on YouTube
Before you arrive

Frequently asked questions

A retreat does not promise a quick result. It offers time for prayer, listening and an attentive look at life. It also does not replace medical or psychological care when such help is needed.

Is a retreat suitable for someone coming for the first time?

Yes. No previous experience is required. If a particular retreat has additional conditions, they will be stated clearly on the event page.

Will I have to share personal experiences?

No. You may speak about personal matters only if and when you want to. Silence and personal boundaries are respected.

Can I come alone?

Yes. Many participants arrive alone. The program and the team help everyone enter the retreat rhythm without needing to know anyone in advance.

How often is it worth making a retreat?

There is no single rule for everyone. What matters is not frequency for its own sake, but consciously making time for God when your spiritual life and circumstances call for it.

Where can I find the program and practical information?

The selected event page provides the program, dates, price, accommodation and meal information, registration conditions, and cancellation or refund rules.

Retreats in the life of the Church

A tradition of prayer, silence and discernment.

The Church has long invited the faithful to devote more time to prayer, silence and spiritual renewal. A retreat does not separate us from life; it helps us look at it more attentively in God’s light and return to our responsibilities with a clearer direction.

Show Church sources

This explanation is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other official Church documents.

These documents directly support the page’s themes of sustained prayer, silence, discernment and spiritual exercises.