Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

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Horario actualizado el 16 jul 2026 · 16 servicios esta semana

Eventos especiales

dom, 13 de sept de 2026

3:00 p.m.

75th Anniversary Mass & Celebration

Anniversary Mass & Celebration; Please join us as we celebrate 75 years of retreat ministry.

lun, 14 de sept de 2026

Retreat for Priests

Retreat for Priests TIME_TBD; ends Sep 18; Join us for our annual Retreat for Priests; a time of rest and renewal as we share discussion; fellowship; quiet; music; and liturgy.

sáb, 3 de oct de 2026

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop; In this introductory workshop; you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet; reflective atmosphere.

vie, 9 de oct de 2026

Retreat for Deacons

Retreat for Deacons TIME_TBD; ends Oct 11; Join us for our annual Retreat for Deacons; a time of rest and renewal as we share discussion; fellowship; quiet; music; and liturgy.

sáb, 10 de oct de 2026

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For the Beauty of the Earth: Sculpture as Prayer; Beauty, the Apophatic and Hope

For the Beauty of the Earth: Sculpture as Prayer; Beauty, the Apophatic and Hope; This event; with its conferences on beauty; the apophatic; and hope; will explore the nature of beauty as revealed gift; the apophatic as negation leading to presence; and hope as embodying unity and solidarity.

sáb, 24 de oct de 2026

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Good Eye Opens: An Introduction to Contemplative Photography

The Good Eye Opens: An Introduction to Contemplative Photography; A Zen teacher observed that the moment we intellectualize what we see; it is no longer what we saw. Contemplative photography invites a different way of seeing—direct; fresh perception unfiltered by thought.

vie, 6 de nov de 2026

Modern Mystical and Contemplative Wisdom: Spiritual Insights from Howard Thurman, Evelyn Underhill, and Ram Dass

Modern Mystical and Contemplative Wisdom: Spiritual Insights from Howard Thurman, Evelyn Underhill, and Ram Dass TIME_TBD; ends Nov 8; This contemplative weekend invites deeper silence and centered living through the wisdom of three figures: Howard Thurman; Martin Luther King Jr.’s mentor; Evelyn Underhill; the British writer on mysticism; and Ram Dass; an Interspiritual teacher bridging Eastern wisdom and Western psychology.

sáb, 21 de nov de 2026

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Becoming Aware and Releasing Obstacles to Grace Through Centering Prayer

Becoming Aware and Releasing Obstacles to Grace Through Centering Prayer; Through Centering Prayer; we become aware of the emotional programs through which we seek happiness and belonging. While belonging is central to spiritual life; this workshop invites us—through silence; reflection; and contemplative journaling—to gently release attachments that inhibit grace and open us to God; freedom; and deeper relationship with all creation.

sáb, 23 de ene de 2027

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

God of Evolution: From Earth Community to Omega Love — Thomas Berry and Ilia Delio in Dialogue

God of Evolution: From Earth Community to Omega Love — Thomas Berry and Ilia Delio in Dialogue; Through reflection; dialogue; and practice; we will explore evolution as sacred story and ecological healing as spiritual conversion.

sáb, 20 de feb de 2027

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Body as a Place of Encounter with God

The Body as a Place of Encounter with God; Through gentle teaching; guided BioSpiritual Focusing exercises; and shared reflection; participants begin learning to listen to their body’s felt knowing; welcoming the gift of arising grace; and rediscovering themselves as interconnected; living cells within the Whole Body of Christ.

jue, 4 de mar de 2027

Exploring the Magic and Medicine of the Psalms: A Common Heart Retreat

Exploring the Magic and Medicine of the Psalms: A Common Heart Retreat TIME_TBD; ends Mar 7; In this retreat; we explore eight Psalmic themes — Gratefulness; Praise; Lament; Supplication; Exaltation; Revelation; Comfort; and Encouragement— as Interspiritual pathways of insight; resilience; and healing through reflection and shared practice together.

sáb, 20 de mar de 2027

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Christian Contemplative Path: Journeying Beyond True Self to No Self

The Christian Contemplative Path: Journeying Beyond True Self to No Self; This day offers a transformative exploration of the Christian contemplative and mystical tradition; guiding participants through the classic stages of the spiritual path—Purgative; Illuminative; and Unitive—and culminating in the profound realization of “No Self; ” where all constructs of self dissolve and only God’s Presence remains.

sáb, 10 de abr de 2027

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Noticing God in the Ordinary: A Day of Contemplative Attention

Noticing God in the Ordinary: A Day of Contemplative Attention; This day invites you to slow down and rediscover the sacred woven into daily life through the practice of contemplative attention; drawn from the insights of mystics; poets; and artists.

sáb, 24 de abr de 2027

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop; In this introductory workshop; you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet; reflective atmosphere.

sáb, 22 de may de 2027

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A Hidden Wholeness: The Art of Thomas Merton

A Hidden Wholeness: The Art of Thomas Merton; Beginning with an overview of Thomas Merton’s art we will move on to focus on his photographs and; drawing on his journals and late writings; we will reflect on how solitude; silence; and attention shaped his understanding of art and his way of seeing.

sáb, 12 de jun de 2027

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cosmogenesis: Awakening Faith in an Evolving Universe

Cosmogenesis: Awakening Faith in an Evolving Universe; This contemplative day invites participants into the sacred story of cosmogenesis—the unfolding of the universe as a dynamic expression of divine love.

What visitors say about Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

Community Insights

The retreat house is highly praised for providing peace, joy, spiritual talks, great food, and fellowship, with many visitors finding the themed retreats particularly applicable to their lives.

Fr. David is noted as a multi-talented director whose magnificent music enhances the retreat experience.

The music, choir, and liturgy are exceptional, with observations of beautiful masses, incredible orchestras, and amazing choir singing that brings a sense of peace.

The community feel is strong, with opportunities for fellowship, meeting new friends during retreats, and a staff described as amazing and fantastic.

Visitors appreciate the extensive outdoor areas, including a Labyrinth, Stations of the Cross, and walking paths, all offering quiet and peaceful spaces for meditation.

There is ample free parking available, and the walking trails are also free to access.

The facilities are described as peaceful, tranquil, and clean, with interesting art displayed inside and a bookstore open daily.

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