Feedback from Retreatants

You will never leave not feeling much better than when you came.   

Feb. 7 – 9

This was a fantastic spiritual journey, I feel grounded again. 

Feb. 7 – 9

A Holy Ground / Retreat Centre where one can grow spiritually, where you can destress yourself and in union with other people who are seeking the same level of spiritual growth/intimacy with the Blessed Trinity.

Jan.31 – Feb. 2

It was a very good experience.  40 hours with God is a great way to start the year.  I’ll be back.

Jan 10 – 12

Very enjoyable – excellent for self-development and exploration.  

Nov. 15 – 17

Each soul needs to come to Manresa.  An experience that changes so much, and all for the better.

Nov 8 – 10

Manresa is like a reset for my life.  It is a brief chance to reflect internally and let the outside forces disappear.  I come home renewed and strengthened to take on things again.  

Nov 8 – 10

I’ve been coming for many years.  Every year I return home with more energy and desire to accept myself as God has created me.  He loves me as I am.  I have recommended this retreat to many.

Nov 8 – 10

How peaceful, clean and how good the air smells at Manresa.  The staff are kind and helpful.

Dec 6 – 8

Peaceful, great for healing, great community of women, inspired by the stories of others, surrounded by nature – was nice to go for a walk around the grounds.

Dec 6 – 8

Manresa is a rare location in the GTA that allows one to put the cares of the world behind and to immerse in community with others, in the joy of the Holy Spirit. 

 Sept 6 – 8

The grounds at Manresa are lovely and provide lots of places to walk.  The food was nourishing and plentiful.  The labyrinth, rosary walk and stations of the cross provided areas for added prayer and reflection.  The whole ambience of Manresa enabled quiet reflection and prayer.

 June 17 – 21

I would like to thank everyone who made this retreat possible and may God bless you all.  I had an experience at the centre of the labyrinth where for the first time I knew in my heart, not just my head, that I am the beloved daughter of the Father.  No feelings of unworthiness, just outright acceptance and gratitude. 

 June 17 – 21

Having attended the weekend retreats for almost 20 years, I am finding the 5 day retreats very fruitful for me.

 June 17 – 21

The director of the centre has a nice way of making people feel at home.  I would say all our needs were well met.  Thank you ever so much!

 June 17 – 21

The retreat was a beautiful gift from God and I’m truly grateful for having been a part of it.

 June 17 – 21

I thought everything was wonderful.  The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable.  I slept better than I have in a long while.  All the food was delicious and everyone who helped prepare it were exceptionally warm and kind.

 June 17 – 21

This is my first time on a retreat and I loved it.  Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who have put this weekend together.  God Bless

June 14 – 16

I had a spiritual awakening here.  I will return next year and many more, God willing.

June 14 – 16

I am grateful for this gift of being able to be still and quiet in His presence.  It’s been so long since I had a retreat.  My soul has been yearning for it.  I’m also thankful for the 30 minute spiritual direction by Sr. Jeanine. It’s a bonus which I feel humbled by and am more than thankful.

 June 7 – 9

I came here to be renewed by God.  I left with a newfound zeal; touched and inspired by Him.  I encountered Christ in a most profound way in the mass and the books I found in my room.                                                                                                                                                                                  

May 31 – June 2

This is a wonderful facility.  I never leave burdened – somehow my “load” gets lightened.  Thank you to all the retreat staff.

May 24 – 26
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