A Place for God: A Guide to Spiritual Retreats and Retreat Centers

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These days more and more people are scheduling getaways to retreat centers for their spiritual well-being--over 1.2 million Catholics alone during 1997. Located throughout the United States and Canada, these centers cater to the needs of people seeking quiet time, regardless of religious affiliation. Retreat possibilities range from one day of solitude surrounded by nature, to a few days of quiet time under the guidance of a resident spiritual director, to a week experiencing the rigorous rhythms of community monastery life. In A PLACE FOR GOD, Timothy Jones shares the wisdom of his pilgrimages to retreat centers as diverse as a mountaintop hermitage overlooking the Pacific and a monastic oasis on Chicago's South Side. First he explains everything about retreats- what they are, why people go, how to prepare, what to pack, and what to do while there. Then he provides an extensive directory of over 250 retreat centers in all fifty states and Canada, complete with all the information readers need to contact the retreat center that is right for them. A PLACE FOR GOD is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to find spiritual fulfillment or simply a place to get away.

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Praise for Awake My Soul:

"Readers will savor each chapter, perhaps being drawn to Jones's other writings also. This book's message is significant, timely, and needed."--CBA Marketplace

Author Bio

Timothy Jones is the author of several books on prayer and spiritual life, including Nurturing Your Child's Soul, The Art of Prayer, and Celebration of Angels. Currently the rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Halifax, Virginia, Tim previously served as the dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, South Carolina. A speaker and leader of retreats around the country, he enjoys finding creative approaches to daunting spiritual truths, making them more inviting and accessible.