The spiritual activities conducted by Rimbrook are opportunities to understand topics of faith more deeply and to foster a personal relationship with God.
Retreats
For Students
A weekend to discover what God wants of you. Includes Mass, times of prayer as well as the chance to meet Christ in the sacrament of reconciliation.
Year 11-13: July 17-19, 2026
University: Aug 7-9, 2026
for single and married women
A weekend away to reflect on God and the living out of one's faith at work, home, and in society
All retreats start at 7:30pm and include 8:15pm Holy Mass on the first day. The last day finishes at 4pm. Held at Brooklands Country Estate, Waingaro
Register at www.womensactivities.org
RECOLLECTIONS
Recollection: from the Latin re- (again) and colligere (to gather)
To gather again
In the noise and fragmentation of daily life, we can start to lose ourselves - scattered across endless tasks, worries and demands. A short time of recollection is therefore necessary - time set apart to gather yourself back together, hear God’s voice, remember who you are as his daughter, and return to ordinary life with renewed clarity and peace.
Recollections conducted by Opus Dei are generally two hours long and include a preached meditation (where a priest talks on a spiritual topic for about half an hour), an examination of conscience which explores your attitudes and likeness to the Lord, an opportunity to engage in spiritual direction and/or sacramental confession and some time of Eucharistic adoration.
University students: 4th Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm
Women: 4th Tuesday of the month, 9:15-11:30am (includes Mass) OR 7:15-9:15pm
Rimbrook Chapel
Rimbrook's Chapel is always open for personal prayer. Other activities include:
Holy Mass
Guided Meditations
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament