A day to uncover your gifts, your passions, and the purpose they point to. 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11). 

The material and the spiritual are one — so finding your true purpose involves both. Don’t climb your ladder only to find it leaning against the wrong wall. Finding my purpose is a day to reflect both on your material and spiritual aspects and needs of your life and find a renewed sense of purpose and meaning with clarity and joy.  

If you’ve been asking:  

• Where am I, and where do I belong?  

• What are my gifts and passions, and how are they calling me?  

• How do I make sense of my story so far?  

• What foundation should my next chapter be built on?  

• How do I move forward with real clarity and joy? 

This day is for you. 

Guided by Br (Dr) Barry Donaghue, the day moves through arrival, awakening, reframing, discovery, discernment and response — helping you:  

•  Find a secure starting point for the rest of your life  

•  Identify your gifts and passions, and how they’re a calling to you  

• Make one or two key life decisions that combine both the spiritual and the practical 

What you’ll come away with:

• A secure starting point for the road ahead 

• Clarity on your gifts and passions, and how they’re calling you 

• One or two key life decisions that bring together the spiritual and the practical 

• A renewed sense of purpose, found through story, prayer and reflection 

Your Facilitator:

Br (Dr) Barry Donaghue cfc has studied and taught in 13 countries around the world, and holds degrees in arts, teaching, education, adult religious education, theology and group dynamics. He was Director of Prairiewoods EcoSpirituality Centre and Providence Spirituality Centre in the US. He is an experienced retreat facilitator, a qualified spiritual director and a labyrinth presenter. 

This retreat is perfect for: 

Anyone looking for renewed purpose and direction that holds the spiritual and practical together — whatever stage of the faith journey they’re at, from just starting out to fully immersed. Suited to those who are religious and spiritual, moderately religious and spiritual, or spiritual but not religious.