Retreats & Missions

Step away from the demands and busyness of everyday life and enter a time of rest, renewal, and spiritual refreshment. This retreat invites you to care for your body, mind, and spirit while creating space to encounter God in a deeper way.

Experience the gift of silence and learn how to become more attentive to God's loving presence within you and in those around you. Deepen your friendship with Jesus, cultivate a healthy understanding of God and yourself, and discover how His love transforms everyday life.

Through prayer, reflection, and the shared stories of others, you will hear how ordinary men and women have found peace, hope, and healing through a personal relationship with God. Along the way, you will build meaningful friendships, learn to be more patient with yourself, embrace the gift of laughter, and rediscover the joy of the journey of faith.

1. Mary's Greatest Hour: Faith, Trust & Surrender

Mary is our model of faith, our mentor in discipleship, and a loving advocate and intercessor. Through her unwavering trust in God and faithful response to His will, she inspires us to grow in holiness and deepen our relationship with Christ.

In this presentation, you will discover how Mary's example can guide you to live with greater faith, perseverance, humility, and an undivided heart. Learn how to cultivate these virtues in your own life and confidently respond to God's call in every circumstance.

2. St. Rita: The Saint of Hopeless Situations

St. Rita is a powerful witness to the transformative strength of prayer, sacrifice, and the grace received through the Sacraments. Through her life of faith, perseverance, and forgiveness, she reminds us that God can bring hope and healing even in the most difficult circumstances.

In this reflection, you will discover how to discern what you can change and learn to surrender what is beyond your control. Through greater self-awareness and the practice of forgiveness, you will explore ways to transform negative thought patterns, cultivate inner peace, and grow in trust and reliance on God.

3. Here I am Lord, sent me

How do we learn to “hear” and discern God’s call in our lives? This retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the distractions of daily life and prayerfully reflect on what it means to live as a Christian in today’s world.

Through prayer, reflection, and guided discussion, participants will explore how to recognize God’s voice, understand their unique vocation, and respond more faithfully to His invitation. Together, we will discover practical ways to deepen our relationship with God and live out His call with greater purpose, joy, and trust.

4. The Gift of the Holy Spirit: Empowered to Serve

Who is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, and how is the Holy Spirit active in our lives today?

This retreat invites participants to rediscover the presence, guidance, and transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Through prayer, Scripture, and spiritual journaling, we will explore the Holy Spirit’s role in our daily lives and learn how to recognize His movement within our hearts.

Together, we will deepen our understanding of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, discovering how they differ and how both are essential in helping us grow in holiness and live more fully as disciples of Christ.

5. The Potter and the Clay

God has created each of us with a unique purpose and has entrusted us with gifts and talents meant to be shared. This workshop invites participants to discover, develop, and prayerfully discern how they can use these gifts to fulfill God’s call in their lives.

Through reflection and practical guidance, participants will explore their strengths, recognize their God-given potential, and learn how to use their gifts in service to others and the mission of the Church.

6. St. Monica: Perseverance in Prayer

Is God Listening?

Discover the power of perseverance in prayer through the inspiring witness of a mother whose unwavering faith and trust in God never faded as she prayed for her wayward son.

Through her story, participants will explore the importance of patience, hope, and persistence in prayer while gaining insight into how God is always present and at work—even when His answers come in unexpected ways. This reflection invites us to strengthen our own faith and trust in God's timing and loving plan.