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DAILY ORATORYA place for the soulThe Fasting Retreat
Jesus praying in the Judean wilderness at dawn
Three-Day Fasting Retreat

A little less noise. A little closer to Jesus.

An invitation to prayer, surrender, and renewal—with Jesus, Mary, St. Joseph, and the saints. Begin whenever you are ready.

At your own pace · Scripture in the Douay–Rheims
Make room for grace

Before you begin

One prayer at a time. Follow the rhythm, with room for silence.

The whole retreat

Three days. One invitation.

Go deeper in prayer

Your prayer companions

Connected to the prayers you already know.

Holy Rosary

Enter the mysteries with Mary.

Open companion

Adoration

Remain before the Blessed Sacrament.

Open companion

Examination

Prepare your heart with honesty and hope.

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Litany of the Saints

Ask the saints to accompany you.

Open companion

“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”

James 4:8 · Douay–RheimsOriginal retreat artwork · Prayer texts adapted from your retreat document
Your retreat

Choose a section

Move freely through the retreat. Your saved place is a bookmark, not a measure of prayer.

WelcomeThree days of fasting and spiritual renewal
PreparationThe communion of saints
Day 1Jesus · Humility and union
Day 2Mary · Purity and surrender
Day 3St. Joseph and the Holy Family · Charity and mission
ClosingThanksgiving and a new beginning

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