Beyond the daily rhythm, the Brothers set apart longer periods of silence and prayer — to listen more deeply, to renew the call, and to return to the apostolate refreshed.
Each year, every Brother of the Province makes a retreat of several days — usually in silence, under the guidance of a Brother or priest preacher. The annual retreat is one of the most important obligations of the Religious life: a time for honest review, deep listening, and the renewal of one's vows in spirit.
In addition, each community sets aside a day each month for recollection — ordinarily a day of greater silence, Eucharistic adoration, spiritual reading, and conversation with a spiritual director. This monthly rhythm keeps the Brother attentive to the movements of the Lord in the midst of busy apostolic life.
Some Brothers, with the permission of the Provincial Superior, attend retreats organised by other Religious communities or spiritual centres — broadening their formation and deepening communion with the wider Church in Thailand.
"Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while." — Mark 6:31