Retreats

The Easter Triduum - From Memory to Mission

The most sacred time of the year for Christians, the Easter Triduum, offers a microcosm of Christian beliefs and the celebration of those beliefs. It is a time to keep vigil: to fast, to pray, to remember, and especially to celebrate our core beliefs in a way that is not possible during the busyness of the rest of the year. In addition to the celebration of the rituals of the Triduum, whether in your parish church or at the Abbey, five conferences will be offered, reflecting on the power of these three holy days as model for daily living.

Fr. Lou Papes, ordained in 1988 after twenty-four years as an educator, is currently part of the preaching ministry of Food for the Poor. Committed to the theology and ecclesiology of Vatican II, Fr. Lou's enthusiasm for the Church and its Mission in the world permeates his presentations.

Holy Thursday: It's More Than A Ritual - It's Transformational: What Is It He Meant By "Do This In
Memory Of Me"?
Good Friday: Suffering And Sacrifice: The Passion As Our Story.
Alienation And Abandonment: The Cross And The Human Experience.
Holy Saturday: The Vigil As Remembrance And Thanksgiving: Our Initiation Revisited.
The Christ Of The Universe: Preparing For More Than Easter.

April 1 - 4 Holy Thursday 4:00 pm through Easter Sunday 10:00 am Liturgy
Presenter: Fr. Lou Papes
Cost: $225 includes food, lodging, program (Commuters: $100 includes program only)

Summer Preached Retreat - Forgiveness: The Eight-Day Journey

This eight-day retreat focuses on developing the skills to enter more deeply into the experience of forgiveness. During this time away, methods for forgiving a particular transgression will be examined. This will be an experiential retreat providing the skills to become a forgiving Christian.

Fr. John Zagarella, O. Praem. was born and raised in South Philadelphia. He received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University with masters degrees in divinity and counseling psychology from the Dominican House of Studies and Immaculata College. He entered the Norbertine Community of Daylesford Abbey in 1978 and was ordained in 1986. He has served as a teacher, principal, president and headmaster at St. John Neumann High School and Archmere Academy. Fr. John currently ministers as Parochial Vicar to the people of Saint Norbert Parish in Paoli, PA.

June 4 - June 11 Friday, June 4 at 7:00 pm - Friday, June 11 at 10:00 am
Facilitator: Father John Zagarella, O. Praem.
Cost: $450 includes lodging, food, program

Summer Directed Retreats

A time of prayer, silence and solitude with the daily opportunity to meet with a spiritual director. Amenities include private room, indoor pool, outdoor labyrinth, beautiful spacious grounds, numerous spaces for prayer.

June 20 - Sunday evening dinner through June 26 - Saturday lunch (6 days)
Directors: Ms. Pat DeGroot, Msgr. Jim Feely, Fr. Conrad Kratz, O.Praem., Sr. Judy Miller, CSJ,
Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU.
Cost: $435 includes lodging, meals, meetings with spiritual director

July 6 - Tuesday evening dinner through July 12 - Monday lunch
(Registration may be made for 3, 4, 5, or the entire 6 days for this retreat.)
Directors: Fr. John Bostwick, O. Praem., Ms. Pat DeGroot, Msgr. Jim Feely,
Fr. Conrad Kratz, O. Praem., Sr. Judy Miller, CSJ
Cost: $435 - 6 days. ($400-5 days; $340-4 days; $255-3 days)

Private Retreats

A private retreat is a time to come away from one's usual routine to enjoy personal reflection, quiet, and solitude. Private retreats are available to anyone for any length of time throughout the year.

Cost: $85 per overnight includes spiritual direction, private room, three meals,
and the use of the Center's amenities. ($60 without direction)

Norbertine Priory Retreats

Looking to really get away for a retreat? Check out the websites and retreat offerings of the Norbertine Priories in New Mexico and Mississippi.

Santa Maria de la Vid Priory, Albuquerque, NM www.norbertinecommunity.org
St. Moses the Black Priory, Raymond, MS www.stmosestheblackpriory.org