Sunday, November 8, 2009

Advent Women's Silent Retreat at the Carmelite Monastery

The annual women's silent Advent retreat will take place at the Carmelite Monastery on Saturday, Dec. 5th. The retreat master is Father William Ricchuiti, OSA, associate pastor of the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia. The day begins with Mass at 8 am and includes 2 spiritual conferences, confessions, all-day Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and Rosary and concludes with Benediction at 4pm. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. The cost is $25 and space is limited. Any interested women, please leave me your email address and I'll forward the information to you. The utmost silence will be kept. This is a beautiful way to give yourself to God for a day and enrich your observance of Advent. At lunchtime there will be an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping in the Avila Bookstore, which features one of the most comprehensive selections of Catholic books, devotions and sacramentals.

A friend invited me to this retreat a few years ago and I wish everyone would have the opportunity to participate at least once.

2 comments:

  1. Oh! I would love to attend this if I can. (The next day is our Holy Hour at St. Monica's, what perfect preparation!)
    thank you for teelling us about it
    Kelly

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  2. Kelly email me at J-roman@comcast.net and I'll send you the form and letter. thanks! Joyce

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