This quiet retreat offers the opportunity to deepen your experience of God’s presence in the silence of your hearts. Spiritual Directors are available for support and prayerful reflection. Or you may choose to have a private retreat, without direction. Eucharist and evening prayer are part of each day. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing will be offered. (This retreat begins on Sunday at 7:00 P.M. and concludes Friday at 1:00 P.M.

Cost: $400.00 includes spiritual direction; or $350.00 for private retreats without direction. Private room with private bath; delicious home cooked meals. Non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is requested at time of registration. There is room for 15 private Retreatants and 15 rooms for directed Retreatants.

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Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland, photo credit: KeithHalstead via Wikimedia.org

June 9-14 - Full
June 16-21
June 23-28, 2013
Led by Fr. Bob Colaresi O.Carm; Fr. Bernhard Bauerle O.Carm.; Sr. Jane Schlosser R.S.M.

Jesus’ experience of journeying to God involved climbing mountains and descending into valleys. This retreat will consider how Scriptural places reflect our faith journey in the holy land of our life experience.

Each day of these preached retreats includes two presentations, Eucharist and Evening Prayer. Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation are also offered. These retreats begin at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, and conclude at 1:00 P.M. on Friday.

Cost: $375.00 includes, private room with private bath, delicious home-cooked meals, snacks and all materials. Register as soon as possible, as space is limited. $100.00 non-refundable deposit is requested at registration time.

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We often speak of the mysteries of the Rosary. Mary’s whole life in a sense is a mystery: from the moment she said ‘yes’ to an Angel, to last moment when she was assumed into heaven. We will look at how Mary ponders, as do we, at the inexplicable events of life. A brief look at the myths surrounding Mary Magdalene will also be addressed.

Cost: $40.00/includes Eucharist and Lunch.

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This workshop will consider what our faith life means to us, with special emphasis on the unfinished  issues in our lives that may still need attention.

Cost: $40.00/Eucharist and lunch included.

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On Good Friday we remember and pray about the final journey of Jesus through those last hours and His Passover to God. We will walk the way of the cross, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and take part in a Communion Service to celebrate the incredible Love of God for each of us.

Cost: $45.00/ lunch included. Register by March 22nd.

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The Holy Week retreat offers a powerful, prayerful experience rooted in the central mystery of our faith: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Join Fr. Bob and Sr. Jane in remembering the journey of Jesus through his final hours and his Passover to God.

Cost: $175.00. Please note check in time is 5:30 on Thursday. Register by March 21st.

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Seder Maror

Tuesday March 12th, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. or
Tuesday, March 26th 6:00-9:30 P.M. or
Thursday, March 28th 6:00-9:30 P.M.
Fr. Bob Colaresi O.Carm. & Sr. Jane Schlosser R.S.M.

This Passover meal weaves the Jewish roots of our own tradition into a remarkable drama of history, theology, culture and prayer. The celebration of Eucharist within the Seder Meal offers a profound experience of what it must have been like at the Seder Meal where Jesus shared the Passover meal with his friends the day before he suffered.

Cost: $45.00. Register by March 12th for evening programs or March 5th for day time program.  Programs begins promptly. Please arrive 15 minutes early to be seated.

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This day affords us the opportunity to look at forgiveness and reconciliation in the day to day happenings of our lives. The day will include: a presentation on forgiveness and the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, personally and communally. Eucharist and lunch are included.

Cost: $40.00/includes Eucharist and Lunch.

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With his personal collection of slides, songs and biblical insights, Fr. Bob takes you on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land without leaving the USA! See and experience the places where Jesus grew up, walked, preached, died and rose from the dead. Fr. Bob’s experience of 27 Pilgrimages to the Holy Land gives him great insight into the holy places and the way the Holy Land reflects the geography of our souls. No passport needed!

Cost: $40.00/ includes Eucharist and lunch.

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As we begin the Season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, we take time to look at the Journey of our Faith. We will consider the maps and detours we encounter along the way. (Cost: $40.00/ includes Eucharist, distribution of ashes and lunch.)

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Fr. Bob and the Women of St. Thomas lead this interactive weekend retreat for women to renew the Divine Energy which flows through your body and spirit, providing healing and wholeness. Presentations, rituals, prayer and peaceful time help you to reflect and see the mirrored beauty.

This retreat begins on Friday at 6:00 P.M. with Dinner and ends at Noon on Sunday with lunch. Cost $180.00 Register early as openings are limited.

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Human and divine intimacy: our capacity for closeness, so that the Other can change us: might be a definition of intimacy. But what comes first: Divine or human? How do they feed and free one another? Fr. Richard Rohr will use both mystics and personal psychology to describe this dance of intimacy on the feast of St. Valentine.

Cost: $75.00, includes lunch. Space limited: Register early.

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This retreat explores the connections of addictions, brokenness, sin and salvation. Fr. Richard Rohr shows how the gospel principles in the 12 step program can free anyone from addiction: from obvious dependence to more subtle addictions we have to sin.

Being presented at the William Tell Inn in Countryside, IL. Cost:$200.00 For more details see: www.ilmidwestmalespirituality.org or call 630-969-4141 for a brochure.

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Our faith tradition tells us that God created us as partners in planning and creating His reign. Yet God’s beloved sons are His builders and sometimes His competitors. Does God’s plan and purpose empower, intersect and at times conflict with ours? Presentations, rituals, prayer and quiet time will
help you look at the challenge of the divine plan and purpose in the reality of your life.

Retreat begins Friday at 6:00 P.M. with Dinner and ends on Sunday at Noon.

Cost: $190.00. Register early as spaces are limited

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