Francesca brought us deep spirituality: rich with years of theology and formation. Francesca continues to answer the call to nurture people in the Catholic faith. This Retreat was offered at Miracle Springs, Desert Hot Springs. The Miracle Springs resort faces the magnificent San Jacinto Mountains which dominates the southerly views along 8 natural mineral hot pools available 24 hours for a therapeutic and prayerful soak. Included was Reconciliation and a Saturday vigil mass with Fr. Erik Esparza. 
We had 73 Women of Faith attend. Many mother/daughters! 

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.

Recognizing the voice of the Lord and being close enough to him to hear his heartbeat 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 silence of our hearts.
 
When we take time to listen, if even just to our own breathing and heartbeat, 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?