What to pack for your Manresa retreat
| Deacon Ted Roussel, co-captain of retreat group #29, registers SCB men as they arrive at Manresa in July, 2001. | |||
Checklist encourages early shift of focus
Whether you're preparing for your first retreat or you are a seasoned Manresa veteran, there are certain essential items you will want to remember to bring with you on retreat. So unless your momma still packs your bags or your wife has assumed that coveted title, read on...
May we suggest that rather than placing your focus on what you're bringing to Manresa, simply use the prepared check list at right to relieve those concerns. Then, shift your focus to why you're going to Manresa and what questions you have to ask the Lord, so that you might be better prepared to hear His answer as soon as you begin your retreat. 
Manresa Checklist
Casual clothes and shoes for Thursday
Casual clothes and shoes for Friday Casual clothes and shoes for Saturday Casual clothes and shoes for Sunday Dress clothes and shoes for Sunday Mass Skivvies, undershirts, handkerchiefs Sleepwear Something to wear on your walk to the shower Rosary Prescriptions and special medications Deodorant please Shampoo, hair dryer, comb Shaving cream, razor Tooth brush, toothpaste If you want photos: Camera, batteries, film If you want to wake at a special time: Alarm clock If you want to go walking in the sun: Sunscreen If you want to go walking at dusk, or in the woods: Insect repellent If you want to have a rewarding retreat: An open heart and an open mind.