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Upcoming Retreat Programs
Autumn 2023 - Summer 2024Sacred Sripture Gatherings
Old Testament: The Work of Hearts and Hands: Our Blessing
Thursdays | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A. The Creative Work of God and Israel Found in Genesis, Exodus, and Deuteronomy, Creation of Her Rule of Life
- September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
- October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023
- November 9, 16, 2023
B. Old Testament Prophets and Covenant Promises, Then and Now: The Work of Sustaining a Relationship with God
- January 11, 18, 25, 2024
- February 1, 8, 2024
New Testament: The Fulfillment of the Father's Work in Christ
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
A. Jesus Christ: Doing the Work of the Father's Hands. Christ's Work in His Public Ministry in Mark's Gospel
- January 16, 23, 30, 2024
- February 6, 2024
Liturgical Season Gatherings
Advent Days
Awaiting Emmanuel: Hymns and Prayers of Praise; Reflectiong on the Four Canticles in Saint Luke's Gospel
- Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | December 5, 12, 19 2023
- Thursdays | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | December 7, 14, 21, 2023
Lenten Series
- Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | February 5 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2024
- Thursdays | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2024
Liturgical Season Gatherings
Names of God in Nature Series
Saturdays | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM- Finding God's Work in Summer: August 26, 2023
- Finding God's Work in Autumn: November 18, 2023
- Finding God's Work in Winter: January 13, 2024
- Finding God's Work in Spring: April 20, 2024
Renewal Days for Married Couples
"THIS IS US!" Two Evenings, parts I and II, to see how marriages get stronger!
Wednesday-Thursday, October 11-12, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A. Catholic Blueprint for a Happy Marriage - couples will meet two consecutive evenings to discuss some essentials that build happy marriages.
Limited space available - call to register 469-233-5547.
Reflection Time for Married Couples
In-depth retreat time of 2 to 3 days for a couple committed to on-going renewal of their married life.
Couples to contact Nazareth Retreat Center Office for overnight availability 469-233-5547.
Register for one or two possible themes:
B. The Cups of Our Life Together: Helping Marriage Partners Grow
C. Falling in Love...Finding God: Marriage and St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises
Personal, Communal Spirituality
One-day workshops that focus on self-development that gives God praise. Suggested group size is 5 to 10 people to further enhance the experience.A. MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES AND PRAYER: This workshop explores why some methods of prayer invite while others don’t.It will explore prayer forms that best fit our personalities and personal preferences”.
The workshops begin at 9:30 AM and last until 4:00 PM.
Call to register with NRC Office at (469) 233- 5547 to reserve a day for your group.
B. LIVING STONES: A Creative Day of Wisdom for new and veteran leaders as they take on the roles of directing groups of co-workers. Presentation includes experiences of music, prayer, images, private, group reflection and sharing of Christ’s call and commission.
C. A CREATIVE DESERT DAY WITH JESUS: Using select Scripture passages, participants will be invited to ollustrate the creative power of God with pens, markers, pencils, clay, and water colors along with spiritual guidance. The day promises to be a messy, relaxing celebration of God’s Living Word!
Wisdom From Catholic Spiritual Traditions, Leaders
Major Catholic Spiritual Traditions: Work of God in the Saints
A. An Overview of Major Catholic Spiritual Traditions that have pulled civilizations out of moral, social chaos and rooted societies with grounded stability by the work of God manifested in the lives of saints.
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Augustinian: August 22, 2023
- Benedictine: August 29, 2023
- Cistercian: September 12, 2023
- Dominican: September 19, 2023
- Franciscan: October 10, 2023
- Ignatian: October 17, 2023
- Carmelite: November 7, 2023
- Salesian: November 14, 2023
- Mystical Spirituality: May 7, 2024
- Spirituality of the laity: May 14, 2024
B. Works of Wisdom from the Popes
Class will glean the thoughts of Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul I, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis as they labored to lead the Catholic Church from the Papacy in the work of spiritual renewal according to the promulgation of the documents of Vatican Council II, (1963-1965).
Special note: we will include excerpts from the wisdom of their writings.
- Pope John XXIII: April 11, 2024
- Pope Paul VI: April 18, 2024
- Pope John Paul I: April 25, 2024
- Pope John Paul II: May 2, 2024
- Pope Benedict XVI: May 9, 2024
- Pope Francis: May 16, 23, 2024
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About the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
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Sister M. Stella and her Ten Companions
Beatified by Pope John Paul II – March 5, 2000
