Retreats

Young men are bucking the seemingly relentless trend of religious disaffiliation in North America and Catholic evangelists are stepping up to meet them.

Hybrid retreat aims to help Catholics draw closer to Jesus this Lenten season by embracing the virtue of mercy.

In the 47 years since its origins at St. Louis Church in Miami, the Emmaus Retreat movement has developed a burgeoning presence worldwide.

As Advent draws near, the National Catholic Broadcasting Council through its Daily TV Mass program is preparing its online Advent Retreat, offering daily reflections throughout the season of preparation to the faithful.

At two words, John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Holy Bible — and yet its significance cannot be overstated. Jesus, the son of God in human flesh, sheds tears through His grief at the death of Lazarus showing His humanity as He sympathizes with our pain and suffering.

For Catholics yearning to be better meditators of God’s will and communicators of Christ’s Gospel, Fr. Matthew-Anthony Hysell recommends they look back to the 12th and 13th centuries for inspiration.

Retreatants at Loyola House are being offered 40 days to, like St. Ignatius, build and strengthen a relationship with Christ.

The 75th anniversary of this Catholic spiritual hub of stillness and prayer is being feted with a special celebration.

In collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto, the Divine Retreat Centre of Toronto will host its annual Bible Convention event in August with this year marking a decade of celebration among the local Vincentian community.