LOVE HEALS BODY MIND AND SPIRIT MINISTRY
We invite you to a Seven day Retreat
At Mem Soares (House of Peace) Castelo De Vide, Portugal
Due to the Government Health restrictions on travel, it has been decided not to organise any retreats to Portugal this year.
The week includes the following:
Full Board (Three Meals a Day)
One Day Excursion to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
Visit to historical local town of Castelo De Vide
Holy Mass at the Cathedral of Portalegre
Rosary at the Blessed Chapel of Our Lady of Penha, Castelo De Vide
Visit to lakes situated in the National Park
Last Day Visit to Lisbon:
St Anthony’s birthplace and Lisbon Cathedral
Explore the surrounding area of the old part of Lisbon
Full Retreat Programmes
Daily Rosary, Daily Mass, Blessed Adoration,
Talks from the Team based on Dr Sister Betty
(Love Heals Body Mind and Spirit Spiritual Director) Nina's Philosophy
Return Scheduled Flights:
T.A.P. Portuguese Airlines (London Heathrow - Lisbon)
Return Coach Transfers from Airport to Retreat
The cost will be £---- All Inclusive
Please secure your booking now to make sure you get a place
Email: lovehealsbodymindspirit@gmail.com
Website: www.lovehealsbodymindspirit.com
For more information
David or Eileen, Telephone: 0208 542 2476
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Pilgrims Reviews for Mem Soares September 2018/19
Josephine Corner-Munroe
Well! What can I say? How to condense the marvellous spiritual experience I enjoyed at Mem Soares?
On the evening we arrived we were welcomed by a group of kindly nuns. They mainly spoke Portuguese but their smiles spoke volumes. I was struck by the peace and stillness of the place. It enveloped me like a warm comfort blanket although that was definitely not needed in the warm Portuguese sunshine.
A routine soon developed of daily mass, the rosary outside under the sun's benevolent rays. Talks, Christian meditation, and evening services. The excursions were wonderful. In particular was the day at Fatima, the visit to the tiny chapel of Our Lady of Penha and the awe aspiring lakes and scenery of the National Park.
As the week slipped past I felt my cares and worries dissolving. I became much more aware of the deep and abiding love that God has for all of us. It made me feel stronger and closer to God. I realized the power of prayer and the importance of it in my life.
After a fantastic last day in Lisbon where we visited St. Anthony's Cathedral, I felt sad as we made our way to the airport looking at the old world elegance of the streets of Lisbon from the coach window. I wanted to come back again!
After exchanging phone numbers with other members of the group (a very friendly bunch) , I was left with many happy memories of a retreat that affected me so positively.
Joseph Gillett
There are too many positive points to raise from the retreat but:
One thing (or two!) on the retreat that specifically gave a renewed calling to advance my journey of faith:
Talking to Fr Bill. He made himself very accessible and both his preaching style and content and his personal input at different times greatly helped.
And the fellowship with this particular group really helped me a lot and renewed my faith and purpose.
Thank you David & Eileen & all the team. Praise God!
