At St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Parish – Muyeye, retreats and recollections are an important part of our spiritual life. They provide time to step back from the demands of daily life, listen more attentively to the voice of God, examine one’s life in the light of the Gospel, and grow in prayer, healing, and conversion.
The parish source documents show that this ministry is one of the distinctive blessings of being a Jesuit parish. In the Ignatian tradition, retreats and recollections are not reserved for only a few people, but are offered as practical opportunities for spiritual renewal, discernment, and deeper friendship with Christ. They form part of the parish’s wider commitment to prayer, accompaniment, and growth in faith.
Regular Parish Recollections
The parish ordinarily holds special recollections during the great seasons of the Church year, especially Advent and Lent. These times of recollection help parishioners prepare spiritually for Christmas and Easter through prayer, silence, reflection, Confession, and renewed openness to God’s grace.
The attached sources also preserve a pattern of a wider parish recollection rhythm, including a monthly evening of recollection in some periods of parish life. Because such arrangements may vary over time, the most current schedule is best kept in the notice board, bulletin, or News page.
Retreat Opportunities
The parish sources specifically note that the Jesuit Fathers are available to help arrange directed retreats, preached retreats, and other forms of guided spiritual reflection. Parish groups, ministry leaders, councils, and individual parishioners are all encouraged to make use of these opportunities according to their needs and vocation.
In addition to group recollections, the Jesuit spiritual tradition also makes room for quieter forms of prayer such as a personal retreat day, a guided day of reflection, or spiritual accompaniment over time. The source documents indicate that such opportunities may be arranged through the priests, and that spiritual direction is also available for those seeking regular guidance in their faith journey.
What to Expect in a Recollection
The parish materials describe recollections as times that may include Scripture reflection, a spiritual talk, silence, personal prayer, examination of conscience, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic devotion, and Benediction. In this way, recollection becomes not only a meeting or teaching session, but a genuine encounter with the mercy and presence of God.
These moments of prayer are especially valuable for parish leaders, ministry groups, young people, and families, because they help reconnect service with prayer and strengthen the interior life that sustains Christian witness.
Current Booking / Schedule Information
Editor note: Keep current practical arrangements in this short block only.
- Parish recollections: usually during Advent and Lent
- Group recollections: parish groups may consult the priests for booking
- Directed or preached retreats: contact the Jesuit Fathers to arrange
- Spiritual direction: available by personal arrangement
- Monthly recollection rhythm: update here if currently active
We warmly encourage parishioners, families, ministry groups, and leaders to make use of these moments of retreat and recollection. In silence, prayer, and reflection, the Lord renews hearts, strengthens vocations, and helps us continue our Christian journey with greater peace, freedom, and hope.