2008

   Fr. Steve Vileo will present “Reflections on New Life Themes In the Gospel.”  These Scripture passages are also the stories of our lives. When we need to be healed, forgiven, fed and find our way through the darkness, God is here, offering us abundant life.

Sr. Sue Tracy, OP will present, “The Tapestry of Our Lives.”   Often we find that God reveals the ultimate meaning, worth and beauty of life through many disguised, unexpected, and ordinary moments that loom over us and hem us in, creating a unique and lasting heritage.

Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM will present, “Jesus and the Women.”  In the first century, the Hebrew culture had vastly different yet similar customs and traditions from those of our own time. We will explore how Jesus related to women in an extraordinary way and discern what he is drawing us to today.

Fr. Thomas Slowinski will offer “Living Sacramentally in the 21st Century.”  Ultimately,  we are challenged to become sacramental people. Come and discover how this affects the world.

Fr. Marty Pable, CAP will join us for the first time to present “I AM—How Jesus Reveals the Face of God to Us.”  This retreat will be a meditation on who Jesus is and how he images the Father and Spirit for us. 

Fr. Gus Cops, Capuchin will share “God’s Amazing Grace”  April 25th and will return October 11th  to preach & proclaim the Divine Name first spoken to Moses:  “I AM.”  Come, experience and celebrate God’s presence and the power of God’s name!

Fr. Ozzie Mascarenhas, SJ  will return for two retreats: “What Are You Looking For? Come and See.”  and  “Let God, Let Go.”  Come and challenge the attitudes, beliefs and habits that ultimately hold you back from living life to the full.

Barb Davis  will return this year to present “The Woman Who Walks With God.”  These words in the first letter of Peter encourage us to endure our trials “so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold, ... may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

Fr. Art Cooney, OFM will present  “Peace with God, Others and Ourselves,”  a silent retreat designed to create inner tranquility.  Come and deepen your relationships and learn to live in greater harmony with all of creation.

Fr. John Martin Shimkus, OSB begins the New Year with, “Opening to God: The Way of Prayer,” based on the writings of Thomas Green and follows with “Learning Forgiveness, Learning Christ.”  Both retreats open us to the Divine  presence and the need for  forgiveness in today’s world.

Sr. Teresita Lipar, OP will present “I AM—For You” and  “Jesus: ‘I am He, the One who is Speaking to You’.”  In her prayerful way she will help you connect with the one who is, who was and will be; the Creator and Messiah who says “I Am—for YOU.”

Sr. Helen Sohn, OP will help us sincerely listen and remain attentive to the gentle whispers rising up from deep within our hearts.  Her deeply inspiring weekend is called “Be Still and Know That I Am God.”

Fr. Charles Irvin will offer “Praying the Lord’s Prayer in Our Day.” This is an opportunity to enter more deeply into the prayer that Jesus taught to his disciples. Use this ancient prayer to renew your relationship with God each time you pray these familiar words..