Mater Dolorosa Retreat Ministry
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The Mater Dolorosa Retreat Ministry serves to organize and promote our parish's annual retreats at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center. The Ministry also highlights the 100-year history that is shared between the local Passionist community and St. Rita Catholic Parish.This year, the Women’s Retreat will be held November 1-3, 2024, and the Men’s Retreat will be held November 15-17, 2024.
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Why go on retreat?
This very short video shows the beauty of Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center and tells about the powerful experiences of those who have visited. If you are on the fence about taking a retreat, this may make your mind up for you.
Our retreat captains would love to answer any questions you have. For more information, contact Jill & Dave Muhs and Bill Cosso at [email protected].
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This Year’s Retreat Theme
Living the Paschal Mystery: Our Holy Hope
The Paschal Mystery - the life, passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ lies at the heart of Christian faith and life.
For one hundred years, the Paschal Mystery - with particular attention to the Passion of Jesus Christ - has been the focus of retreats at Mater Dolorosa. In the spirit of St. Paul of the Cross, Founder of the Passionists, his companions and followers have faithfully implemented his vision. The fruit of centuries of prayer and contemplation finds expression in the theme chosen for this retreat season.
Living the Paschal Mystery calls us to active, ongoing engagement with the Spirit of God in Christ in our hearts, our communities, the church, and the world. St. Paul of the Cross’s day was no less confusing and challenging than ours. His message invites a commitment to trust in God’s presence within and among us. The abundant love of Christ stirs in us the deepest kind of hope - not optimism - but a Holy Hope. As we anticipate the great Jubilee Year of Hope, this retreat offers an invitation to receive the Spirit’s gift of hope at the core of Living the Paschal Mystery.
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