Contemplative Retreat

In the depths of their hearts, many people feel a deep longing for God to shape their lives. They are in search of true prayer and personal union with God. In this book, the author offers guidance based on his personal life, spiritual growth, and extensive pastoral experience. Step by step, in ten units, he leads the participant toward an immediate awareness of the reality of God and of his presence. The book can be used as a practical guide for a closed retreat or for a retreat in everyday life. “This book was for me the trigger to begin a spiritual way that has become the foundation of my life.” -Marion Durr, College Student. “His methodical initiation into contemplative prayer is based on solid theological and spiritual foundations.” -J. Neuner, S.J., Theologian, India. “Through his work Franz Jalics let me experience God’s reality anew, and gave me a deeper understanding of spiritual guidance.” -Michael Raske, Theology Professor, University of Frankfurt, Germany. “Such a sound and trustworthy method of introduction to, and practice of, a spiritual way that F. Jalics shows is rare. This book has been a valuable, precious guide for more than ten years in my spiritual life and retreats.” -Michael Messner, S.J. “My reaction to the book was to turn off the radio and TV, for there was too much noise in my life. Now I pray and am happy.” -Ann Nash, Public Nurse and Mother of Twelve. “Through his book Father Jalics showed me a way to a profound spiritual life and led me to a deeper sense of prayer. My relationship to people has essentially improved since.” -Hans G. Wehrens, Lawyer.