One-Day Retreat in Campo Largo, Paraná, Brazil

On June 29, 2025, the one-day retreat “The Art of Being Happy,” inspired by the book by Father Ignacio Larrañaga, was held at the San Andrés Retreat House in Campo Largo (PR). It was open to the general public. The event brought together 23 participants, five of whom were Prayer and Life Workshop Guides.

The retreat was led by Guide Vanda Hansen, from the Curitiba 5 Local Coordination of the Brazil West 13 National Coordination, part of the Brazil West Zone. The organization was carried out by the Guides of the Curitiba 4 Local Coordination of the same National Coordination.

The main objective was to evangelize and promote the Prayer and Life Workshops, providing participants with a profound experience of self-knowledge, spirituality, and a personal encounter with God, based on the teachings contained in the book “The Art of Being Happy.”

The Retreat was a complete success. The participants reported being deeply moved and moved by the experience. All praised the clarity, depth, and spirituality of the Retreat’s leadership, led by the Leader, acknowledging the excellence with which the topics were addressed.

It was a blessed day of great inner growth and fraternal sharing. Gratitude was unanimous: everyone expressed enthusiasm and a desire for new editions of Retreats like this one, which draw hearts toward God and illuminate the path of faith. The participants wish to keep the group active to spread the word about the Workshops.

We praise God for this experience of light and dedication! May Jesus, our Light, always protect us and continue to guide us in our mission to proclaim love through prayer and life. We remain hopeful and inspired to hold new Retreats that touch and transform lives.