A retreat is a personal encounter with God through a balance of communal prayer, inspirational talks, silence, sometimes laughter and natural beauty and sacramental grace. This sacred time brings renewal for your body, mind and spirit.

Our Parish offers retreats onsite a few times throughout the year. For more information, contact the Parish Office.

Please join us to escape and unwind in the arms of God’s Holy Word, His Presence, ‘spiritual’ reflections and theology 'wisdom'  with Mrs. Francesca Cover.Francesca brings to us a deep spirituality: rich with years of faith lessons and experience.
Together with her husband, Deacon Richard Cover, she has served missions in the States and abroad and is an active and devoted Catholic. Retired from her work as a college educator and family therapist, Francesca continues to answer the call to nurture people in the Catholic faith. Leading this Women’s retreat is one answered call!

NEW: We offer this Retreat at Miracle Springs, Desert Hot Springs which is approximately a 35-minute drive from Redlands. The resort faces the magnificent San Jacinto Mountains which dominates the southerly views along with the backdrop of the 8 natural mineral hot pools available 24 hours for a therapeutic soak. 
2-night stay - 5 sit down meals - Retreat Conference Center included!

Fr. Joseph Jablonski, MSC shares... 

Before birth, a baby already distinguishes the sound of his or her mother’s voice. After birth, when the world becomes a much bigger place, a mother’s voice and the sound of her heart-beat will bring comfort and security to her child as he or she enters a whole new life experience.
 
Recognizing the voice of the Lord and being close enough to him to hear his heart-beat is how we find our way through the new and challenging experiences of life. Just as a child has spent many months quietly listening in the loving presence of its mother, so we are called to give time to listen to the voice of the Lord spoken in the apparent silence of our hearts.
 
When we take time to listen, if even just to our own breathing and heart-beat, we become aware of God who is giving us life at each moment. God, who is lovingly sustaining us and believing in us, will speak. By listening carefully and constantly, we will know where to go, what to do, and have the courage to face any challenge because we will know that he is with us.

Do you need time away to quietly listen to God?

Throughout the 16-year history of our Catholic Women’s Retreats, we listened for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, discerning the will of God for us and the many women we serve. We treasure the faith memories made: our mutual growth, abundant blessings, and even the many losses and challenges we bore. We hope that you will attend a retreat and grow in your own passionate love for Jesus and deepen your gratitude for all God's gifts.

Photo from our 2015 Women's Retreat - R.I.P. Joan you are missed!