Milbury Retreat – 2022
“Behold! I Make All Things New”
“…but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” Rom 12:2
(Rev 21:5)
Each year, Mike Firmin hosts a retreat at Milbury Plantation for the men that he spiritually directs. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to come. To share the joy and richness of this retreat, I recorded the talks and am making them available to his spiritual directees.
Mike likes to use music with his talks. I have tried to embed those songs in the page for your ease. If that doesn’t work for you, you can go to your favorite streaming service and listen to them. Some of the talks have a little static in the recording, but I tried to minimize it. I’ve also attached several resources, including the original retreat schedule, at the bottom of this page.
May the Lord grant that you find great consolation and profit in joining the retreat virtually.
Friday
Opening talk.
Song: Breathe in Me, O Holy Spirit by Mark Wilby & Nick Almeter
Invitation to Introspection & Ringing of the Bell
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Cor 3:17
Talk 2
Song: All Things New by Big Daddy Weave
Introductory talk on the sacred time called a “retreat, and the retreat theme’s meaning, “What’s old and what can be new? Four stages of our manhood.”
Night Prayer
Song: The Lion and the Lamb by Big Daddy Weave
Night prayer together with antiphonal recitation of Psalm 84, followed by “reverent silence.” Practice in cultivating silence in our lives is something absolutely necessary for growing into God.
Saturday
Morning Prayer
Song: Morning Has Broken by Judy Collins
Morning Praise with Ps 16, etc.; Testimony
Talk 3
Song: New Wine by Hillsong
Talk: Who am I? First, a slave. Who is Jesus? First, my Buyer, Redeemer, Savior
Read the Gospel of Mark, chapters 1 through 3; Romans, chapter 6
Talk 4
Song: Who Am I? by Casting Crowns
Talk: Who am I? Second, a servant. Who is Jesus? Second, my Master, Lord
Read the Gospel of Mark, chapters 4 through 6; Genesis 24:1-49; Luke 12:32-48
Talk 5
Song: Take Over by Aaron Shust
Talk: Who am I? A disciple. Who is Jesus? My Master, my Teacher
Read the Gospel of Mark, chapters 7 through 11; John 13:1-17
Talk 6
Song: Live to Lose by Aaron Shust
Talk: Who am I? A friend. Who is Jesus? My Lover, my Delight
Read the Gospel of Mark, chapters 12 through 16; John 14:16-27; 1 Jn 4:7
Night Prayer
Song: Alive Again by Matt Maher
Night prayer together with antiphonal recitation of Psalm 63, followed by “reverent silence.” Practice in cultivating silence in our lives is something absolutely necessary for growing into God.
Sunday
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer with Ps 16, etc.
Talk 7
Song: Follow You by Leeland
Talk: Jesus’ followers go on mission. What’s your mission from Jesus?
Mt 10:26-11:1; Lk 22:35
10:00 Song: Come Alive by Lauren Daigle
Talk: Prayer Takes You Over the Horizon, Through the Veil, and Into Heaven
Read Luke 22:39-46; Mt 6:6-13; Ps 141:2; Rev 5:8; Rev 8:3-4; Lk 6:12
Final Song
Song: Go Light Your World by Chris Rice
Additional Materials:
If you’re one of Mike’s new directees, check out the page for Milbury 2021.
Thank you for all you do, Mike Firmin! You bless us more than we can say.