Events

Cinema Divina combines film with the form of Lectio Divina. It is a time of prayer, reflection, and conversation to dive deeper into the story and recognize our call. This unique experience takes the participants on a journey through film as we reflect together on our common human experience and the ability to live a virtuous life. […]

This retreat aims to provide a proper understanding and approach to miracles from the Catholic perspective by separating the authentic from the counterfeit, according to the Scriptures and the Magisterium. We will use the book “A Catholic Guide to Miracles" by Adam Blai to explore specific miracles and provide examples of their demonic counterfeits. If […]

That early Irish Christian spirituality and practice is often misunderstood and misappropriated does not negate the fact that it has much to teach us today. This retreat will look at five main areas of Celtic spirituality: pilgrimage, spiritual companionship, "thin places," penance and monasticism in order to situate them in their historical setting with an […]

Our modern culture places a high value on non-fiction, deeming it to be the “reality” while largely minimizing or dismissing the rich source of meaning that can be found in fiction, myth, and parables.  Through a psycho-spiritual lens, we will explore how the human psyche can experience significant growth through deep interaction with certain forms […]

  We give them, we suffer them, and our bodies hold on to them for years: Wounds.  We can imprison ourselves in them and wither emotionally for far too long without the transforming power of forgiveness.  Divine Love liberates us from resentment, self-pity, and isolation. The love that forgives opens a path to inner freedom.  […]

  The practical and contemplative wisdom of the Fathers and Mothers of the Desert is part of the spiritual heritage of all Christians.  In this workshop, we will focus on their understanding of spiritual progress, particularly the practices and forms of prayer they consider to be the foundation of Christian contemplation.  Workshop participants are encouraged […]

This is a retreat for Oblates of St. Benedict, any Christians longing for contemplative prayer and monastic liturgy, and all who seek to deepen their spiritual life through reflections on silence and solitude. How can ordinary people intentionally ‘make room for God’ and incorporate the time-honored practices of silence and solitude within our busy lives? […]

Death is never easy. We all struggle to make sense of it. It is difficult to process because we weren’t designed to die. We were designed to live in peace in a garden forever. The promises of eternal life are found throughout Scripture. This retreat will allow you the time and space to contemplate these promises. […]

Do you long for a few days of emotional and spiritual tranquility? Are you looking for a few moments of silence in your life? Do you need to be alone with the Lord through meditation and contemplation? If this is what your heart desires, we invite you to our silent retreat in the small oasis […]

El objetivo de este retiro es proporcionar una comprensión y un acercamiento adecuado a los milagros desde la perspectiva católica, separando lo auténtico de lo falso, según las Escrituras y el Magisterio. Usaremos el libro "Una guía católica de milagros" de Adam Blai para explorar milagros específicos, además de brindar ejemplos de sus falsificaciones demoníacas. […]

This retreat will be inspired by many writers’ reflections on spirituality for the “second half” of life, writers including Sister Joan Chittister (The Gift of Years) and Parker Palmer (On the Brink of Everything). Creative living within the season of wisdom, greater and ongoing maturation, and positive transformation of the inner life will be some […]