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Personal Retreat Days

 

 Wednesdays  9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

 

Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest awhile in the Lord and experience his presence.  Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction.  The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together.

 

                                                April 30

 

Donation:  $10; $40 with spiritual direction

                                                        Please bring a bag  lunch

 

Women's Overnight Retreat

 

May 9 – 10          7:00 PM Friday to 7:00 PM Saturday

 

A 24-hour get away for those who can’t take a whole weekend but need and desire time for prayer and refreshment.  God will be here waiting to welcome you with a felt sense of Presence as you pray.  Liturgy and dinner are included on Saturday.  Donation:  Residents $65 / Commuters $50

 

 

 


7-Day Directed Retreats

 

Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM

 

June 15 -22                                (Sunday to Sunday)

June 22-29                                 (Sunday to Sunday)

July 6-13                                    (Sunday to Sunday)

August 6-13                               (Wednesday to Wednesday)

August 15 -22                            (Centering Prayer Retreat)

August 24-31                             (Sunday to Sunday)

September 14-21                       (Sunday to Sunday)

 

Donation $350

$50 non-refundable deposit with registration

 

 

7-Day Centering Prayer Retreat

 

Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00AM

 

August 15 - 22             (Friday to Friday)

 

A centering prayer retreat invites you to go more deeply into the silence and stillness which facilitates growth in contemplative prayer and real attentiveness to God’s Word.  The schedule provides many optional communal Centering Prayer periods which are usually preceded by 20 minutes of Lectio Divina. 

Donation: $350

$50 non-refundable deposit with registration

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