Through the centuries, Christian tradition has embraced the practice of the spiritual retreat as a powerful part of one’s formation in Christ’s love. Throughout the gospels, we find Jesus retreating to wilderness places in solitude and also, at times, retreating with his beloved disciples.  A retreat is a set-aside time for less noise and less pressures and to intentionally change one’s central focus to God’s presence. I’m told that Evelyn Underhill called this “loitering with intent.” Whether directing a person in a solo retreat or leading a group in a retreat, I thoroughly enjoy assisting on the journey.