At the same time he constantly gave missions and retreats, always mindful of his hopes to travel and preach in England.

He was soon able to preach, hear confessions, and give retreats in the German language.

Many orders take on external works such as service to the poor, giving religious retreats, or other active ministries within their immediate communities.

He gave retreats in Belgium and the United Kingdom.

From 1908 to 1915, he gave no less than 152 missions and retreats.

He gives retreats, participates in pilgrimages (yatras) and leads Dharma gatherings.

The center gives retreats, seminars, and workshops on meditation, gardening, archery, and theater.

In 1848 he was sent to the Canary Islands where he gave retreats for fifteen months.

He filled other important offices, and worked until the end, giving ecclesiastical retreats even in the last summer of his life.

They also shared their rich Benedictine spirituality by giving retreats and spiritual direction.