A free retreat is taking place to explore how we can ask the Holy Spirit to stir up in us the gift of prophecy, for the encouragement and comforting of God’s people.
The meeting is hosted by ADoRE, one of the longest-running charismatic days of renewal in the country.
The session includes Mass, Adoration, praise and worship, inspired teaching and prayer.
ADoRE says there are many misunderstanding about prophecy, with a popular image is that it’s all about dire predictions of the end of the world.
But, as Pope Benedict XVI wrote: “It should be kept in mind that prophecy in the biblical sense does not mean to predict the future but to explain the will of God for the present, and therefore show the right path to take for the future.” (Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini 2010)  
The retreat day takes place at St Dunstan’s Church in Woking, Surrey, on Saturday September 21 from 10am to 3pm, with the main talk given by Geoff Poulter, former director of the Catholic Bible School.
There is no charge for attendance but donations are welcome. Bring a picnic lunch. Those unable to attend in person can view the Mass, praise and talk by live-stream at bit.ly/ADORESEP2024. No advance registration is needed.