Solitude
The Lake House of Prayer is in a quiet neighborhood of Mwanza, Tanzania and overlooks the famous Lake Victoria. This setting offers solitude from the hustle and bustle of today’s busy lifestyle. Our guests are encouraged to be alone with their God while on retreat. Retreat schedules are based in the Ignation spiritual exercises with a focus on the life of Christ, your own life and seeing God in nature.
Silence
The contemplative life of the Church started in Africa with the Desert Fathers and Mothers of Egypt in the third century. They went to the desert to be in the Silence, in which they discovered their vulnerabilities and God’s healing touch. At the Lake House of Prayer we promise to keep the silence, that we hope will invite our guests to a restful and deep healing in Christ.
Simplicity
Our accommodations are simple and comfortable. Our locally sourced, nutritious meals are served on a fixed schedule. Retreatants have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beautiful view.
Support
We offer retreatants the support of Spiritual Direction through their experience in solitude. Our Spiritual Directors are skilled listeners and adept in non-judgemental guidance of each individual’s unique spiritual journey.
Service
In contemplative experience and prayer, the Spirit calls us to serve others. Ignation discernment guides our hearts to the places where what we can offer society meet the needs of the world.