From 21-23 May, seventeen members of the Vincentian Family from the AIC, SVP, Daughters of Charity and Brothers of Charity Services were involved in a 350th Jubilee retreat at Foxhill Retreat Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire. The theme of the retreat was “Waiting on the  Spirit” and this explored some of the ways in which St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac waited upon the Holy Spirit in their own lives and the ways in which the Spirit comes into our lives now. It was also a chance to unwind, pray, relax  and enjoy one another’s company in the beauty of God’s creation so evident in the grounds and surrounding woodlands of Foxhill.  Highlights of the retreat also included daily Mass and a late night prayer vigil before the feast of Pentecost. All of this plus the glorious bright sunshine and blue sky weather with temperatures in the 80’s made for a perfect weekend. It really was a glimpse of heaven here on earth.