A retreat refreshes and revitalizes, gives the opportunity for more time spent in prayer and contemplation, and rekindles and deepens one’s relationship with God. One may take this opportunity to hear God’s call more clearly and to seek God’s healing grace and thereby attain a degree of spiritual renewal. The purpose of a spiritual retreat, as an addition to daily spiritual activities, is to temporarily leave behind the usual distractions we all face for a time long enough to allow relaxation and for an inner change to occur: the ongoing conversion of heart that is critical to deepening faith.
St. Pius X offers many opportunities for retreat. In addition to those offered through the Women of St. Pius and the North Idaho Men, the parish offers an annual community Parish Retreat (in early February) and a 12-week Ignatian retreat in everyday life, a combined individual and community retreat (offered each fall).
Those interested in an individually-guided retreat through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, may inquire as to opportunities that may be available through Deacon Chris or Mary Stewart.
Below are videos from the 2024 Parish Retreat "All in the Boat."
Talk 1 is Father's first talk along with Yvonne's testimonial.
Talk 2 is Father's second talk along with Jacob's testimonial.