Retreats
We are sorry to announce that we are unable to offer our overnight retreats at this time due to Covid guidelines and our limited facilities.
The only retreats that we are offering this Fall are the following Saturday Morning Reflections:
October 2nd – Introduction to St. Faustina (English) – Br. Mikael
November 13th – Introduction to St. Faustina (Spanish) – Sr. Amapola
December 4th – Marian Consecration (English) – Mother Magdalene
December 11th – Marian Consecration (Spanish) – Sr. Amapola
There is no fee or registration required, and no meals will be served. The day will begin at 8:00am with Mass at St. Joseph Chapel followed by a presentation at 9:15am in the O’Callaghan Center. The Mission will remain open for an hour after the presentation for those who would like time to reflect and pray.
Encounter With Jesus
An Encounter With Jesus offers people the opportunity of a living encounter with Our Lord Jesus present in the Eucharist. It introduces the retreatants to silent prayer and Eucharistic Adoration in a way that is adapted to today’s situation. Many people today, youth and adults, experience profound confusion, difficulties, and sufferings. They, we, need Jesus. Only Jesus can respond to our deepest wounds. Above all, we need not just ideas or feelings, but personal contact with Jesus Himself. He is the true “Bread of Life” for the spiritual hunger of today. The Encounter with Jesus (EWJ) offers the opportunity to discover Him through prayer of the heart, and through His Real Presence in the Eucharist. But this encounter requires an act of supernatural faith.
THIS RETREAT IS
COST
This is not for us a business transaction. It is a Christian act of service. And of faith that He will provide. No one will be excluded for lack of money. Thus, our policy is the following:
A NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE OF $40 IS REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATION, TO KNOW WHO IS REALLY COMMITTED.
Beyond that, we charge no fee for the Encounter. Once you have experienced the Encounter, we invite you to give a donation as you freely choose to support MDM.
Our Mission relies entirely on donations. There are a lot of expenses in offering this Retreat and sustaining this Mission with its many functions. God bless you for your help.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
The Mission is a monastery; it is consecrated ground; it is our Community’s home. We welcome anyone who wants to visit the Mission. We simply ask that they respect our request for clothing that is appropriate for a place consecrated to Our Lord and His Blessed Mother, and in coming to Mass that they dress in a manner that shows reverence for the occasion. Father wears his vestments, the altar servers put on their albs, and the congregation wears clothes that are appropriate for attending Mass.
BELOW THE KNEE
NO SHORTS
SLEEVES
NO TANK TOPS
MODEST NECKLINES
NO LOW-CUT NECKLINES
LOOSE FITTING
NO MID-THIGH HEMLINES
Also, be alerted that the Mission terrain is fairly rough and rocky, with few paved walk ways. Good walking shoes are helpful; high heels are not. We appreciate your help in making others aware of our request for appropriate dress while attending Mass at the Mission.
We think Our Lord appreciates it too.
