Throughout his life, St. Francis of Assisi was drawn to the Humility of Jesus and desired to live that through poverty and penance. Time and again, he meditated upon Christ’s Incarnation, the Passion, and the Eucharist to learn Humility from Christ Himself.
During the “Food and Francis” series this year, we will reflect on these three profound expressions of the humility of Christ and learn to desire humility like St. Francis of Assisi.
Please, join us to explore more on the humility of Christ at His Incarnation.
Join us midweek for a retreat open to all at Capuchin Retreat.
Our theme for the 2023-24 season is: “In the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.” By delving into our Franciscan tradition, we will unravel the life of St. Francis and explore key events in his conversion and ministry. Through his life, the weekend retreat will be an opportunity to know St. Francis more deeply and to recognize those opportunities of grace in your own life…deepening your awareness of God’s loving presence and embracing the Gospel with evermore joy.
The total cost of the retreat is $250
Here’s the schedule for the weekend:
Friday
6:30 pm Registration
7:30 Welcome/Orientation in the Dining Room
8:30 Opening Prayer & Conference #1 – St. Francis Kisses the Leper
Saturday
8:00 am Mass in Chapel
8:45 Breakfast
10:00 Conference #2 – San Damiano Cross speaks to St. Francis of Assisi
11:15 Conference #3 – St. Francis encounters Christ in the Christmas Crib
12:30 pm Dinner
2:30 Rosary in the Chapel (led by Volunteer)
3:00 Conference #4 – St. Francis meets the Sultan
4:00 Sacrament of Reconciliation in the offices
5:30 Supper
7:00 Healing Service in Chapel & Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 Morning Prayer in Chapel
9:30 Conference #5 – St. Francis & the Canticle of Creatures
In coordination with the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, the Capuchin Retreat Center is offering a six-week Wednesday evening lecture series during Lent called “The Gracious Gift of Lent”.
Each evening will offer an opportunity for confession, followed by a simple dinner and a presentation in the dining room, and conclude with Mass in the chapel.
Our list of topics and speakers are as follows:
March 01: “Spiritual Meaning of Lent” – by Sally McCuen, OFS
March 08: “Lenten Prayer” – by Br. Igor de Bliquy, OFM Cap.
March 15: “Fruits of Abstinence” – by Br. Steve Kropp, OFM Cap.
March 22: “Works of Charity” – by Br. Gary Wegner, OFM Cap.
March 29: “The Power of the Cross” – by Br. Truyen Nguyen, OFM Cap.
April 05: “The Victory of the Passion” by Br. Julius Milton, OFM Cap.
Please join us on Sunday, February 26, 2023 and Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. for our Outdoor Lenten Stations of the Cross led by Chaplain Bridget Theodoroff, M.A.P.S.
As we pray the Stations of the Cross, we look to Jesus and reflect on how each of us is to take up our cross and follow him.
We will walk the paved path around the Stations of the Cross on the grounds of Capuchin Retreat Center using Lenten Scripture and hymns as we pray.
These events are completely free with no registration required. Freewill donations are graciously accepted. Bring your family and friends!
Join us for a Morning of Reflection with Br. Vito Martínez, OFM Cap. who will be presenting the topic: “Popular Religiosity in Hispanic Catholic Culture.”
Br. Vito will do a presentation on Popular religiosity in Hispanic Catholic Culture in order to bring cultural-religious awareness to our ever-growing bilingual parish contexts.
Agenda:
Optional 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Chapel
Registration at 9:00 a.m.
Program starts at 9:15 a.m.
Lunch served at Noon
Your $40 ticket includes coffee, tea and snacks.
Register online via Evenbrite by clicking below, or call the office to register by phone. For more information, call: (248) 651-4826 or e-mail [email protected].
Brother Michael Joseph Groark, OFM Cap. and Sally McCuen, OFS will offer thoughtful information, time, and space to better hear what God is inviting you to at this time in your life. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will meet other adults who are looking at possible next steps in their lives. Spiritual directors will be available for individual conversations.
The retreat includes presentations and materials, three meals, and overnight accommodations. The cost is $60.
