Join us for the first day of the Lenten Series 2026 at the Capuchin Retreat Center on the theme, “THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST,” which is the title of the Encyclical letter of Pope Francis from 2024. The 5 days of the Lenten series will offer a reflection on each of the chapters of the encyclical that teach us that devotion to the heart of Jesus can open our own hearts to renewed ways we can love God and our neighbor. Along with your Lenten practices of Prayer, Penance, and Charity, join us to be nourished by the deep spiritual insights of this Encyclical.
Dates, chapters, and preachers:
Feb 25 – CHAPTER ONE – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HEART – Br. Antony Julius Milton
Mar 4 – CHAPTER TWO – ACTIONS AND WORDS OF LOVE – Br. Nick Blattner
Mar 11 – CHAPTER THREE -THIS IS THE HEART THAT HAS LOVED SO GREATLY – Br. Javier Rodriguez
Mar 18 – CHAPTER FOUR – A LOVE THAT GIVES ITSELF AS DRINK – Br. Jose Vera
Mar 25 – CHAPTER FIVE – LOVE FOR LOVE – Br. Kennedy Njau
Schedule
5.30 pm – Soup, salad, and bread (donated from the Soup Kitchen)
6.00 pm – Presentation on the theme
6.40 pm – Group sharing
6.50 pm – Closure
7.00 pm – Mass
Cost: $20 per day
You can read the full encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html
Join us for the first day of the Lenten Series 2026 at the Capuchin Retreat Center on the theme, “THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST,” which is the title of the Encyclical letter of Pope Francis from 2024. The 5 days of the Lenten series will offer a reflection on each of the chapters of the encyclical that teach us that devotion to the heart of Jesus can open our own hearts to renewed ways we can love God and our neighbor. Along with your Lenten practices of Prayer, Penance, and Charity, join us to be nourished by the deep spiritual insights of this Encyclical.
Dates, chapters, and preachers:
Feb 25 – CHAPTER ONE – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HEART – Br. Antony Julius Milton
Mar 4 – CHAPTER TWO – ACTIONS AND WORDS OF LOVE – Br. Nick Blattner
Mar 11 – CHAPTER THREE -THIS IS THE HEART THAT HAS LOVED SO GREATLY – Br. Javier Rodriguez
Mar 18 – CHAPTER FOUR – A LOVE THAT GIVES ITSELF AS DRINK – Br. Jose Vera
Mar 25 – CHAPTER FIVE – LOVE FOR LOVE – Br. Kennedy Njau
Schedule
5.30 pm – Soup, salad, and bread (donated from the Soup Kitchen)
6.00 pm – Presentation on the theme
6.40 pm – Group sharing
6.50 pm – Closure
7.00 pm – Mass
Cost: $20 per day
You can read the full encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html
Join us for the first day of the Lenten Series 2026 at the Capuchin Retreat Center on the theme, “THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST,” which is the title of the Encyclical letter of Pope Francis from 2024. The 5 days of the Lenten series will offer a reflection on each of the chapters of the encyclical that teach us that devotion to the heart of Jesus can open our own hearts to renewed ways we can love God and our neighbor. Along with your Lenten practices of Prayer, Penance, and Charity, join us to be nourished by the deep spiritual insights of this Encyclical.
Dates, chapters, and preachers:
Feb 25 – CHAPTER ONE – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HEART – Br. Antony Julius Milton
Mar 4 – CHAPTER TWO – ACTIONS AND WORDS OF LOVE – Br. Nick Blattner
Mar 11 – CHAPTER THREE -THIS IS THE HEART THAT HAS LOVED SO GREATLY – Br. Javier Rodriguez
Mar 18 – CHAPTER FOUR – A LOVE THAT GIVES ITSELF AS DRINK – Br. Jose Vera
Mar 25 – CHAPTER FIVE – LOVE FOR LOVE – Br. Kennedy Njau
Schedule
5.30 pm – Soup, salad, and bread (donated from the Soup Kitchen)
6.00 pm – Presentation on the theme
6.40 pm – Group sharing
6.50 pm – Closure
7.00 pm – Mass
Cost: $20 per day
You can read the full encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html
Join us for the first day of the Lenten Series 2026 at the Capuchin Retreat Center on the theme, “THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST,” which is the title of the Encyclical letter of Pope Francis from 2024. The 5 days of the Lenten series will offer a reflection on each of the chapters of the encyclical that teach us that devotion to the heart of Jesus can open our own hearts to renewed ways we can love God and our neighbor. Along with your Lenten practices of Prayer, Penance, and Charity, join us to be nourished by the deep spiritual insights of this Encyclical.
Dates, chapters, and preachers:
Feb 25 – CHAPTER ONE – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HEART – Br. Antony Julius Milton
Mar 4 – CHAPTER TWO – ACTIONS AND WORDS OF LOVE – Br. Nick Blattner
Mar 11 – CHAPTER THREE -THIS IS THE HEART THAT HAS LOVED SO GREATLY – Br. Javier Rodriguez
Mar 18 – CHAPTER FOUR – A LOVE THAT GIVES ITSELF AS DRINK – Br. Jose Vera
Mar 25 – CHAPTER FIVE – LOVE FOR LOVE – Br. Kennedy Njau
Schedule
5.30 pm – Soup, salad, and bread (donated from the Soup Kitchen)
6.00 pm – Presentation on the theme
6.40 pm – Group sharing
6.50 pm – Closure
7.00 pm – Mass
Cost: $20 per day
You can read the full encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html
Join us for the first day of the Lenten Series 2026 at the Capuchin Retreat Center on the theme, “THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST,” which is the title of the Encyclical letter of Pope Francis from 2024. The 5 days of the Lenten series will offer a reflection on each of the chapters of the encyclical that teach us that devotion to the heart of Jesus can open our own hearts to renewed ways we can love God and our neighbor. Along with your Lenten practices of Prayer, Penance, and Charity, join us to be nourished by the deep spiritual insights of this Encyclical.
Dates, chapters, and preachers:
Feb 25 – CHAPTER ONE – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HEART – Br. Antony Julius Milton
Mar 4 – CHAPTER TWO – ACTIONS AND WORDS OF LOVE – Br. Nick Blattner
Mar 11 – CHAPTER THREE -THIS IS THE HEART THAT HAS LOVED SO GREATLY – Br. Javier Rodriguez
Mar 18 – CHAPTER FOUR – A LOVE THAT GIVES ITSELF AS DRINK – Br. Jose Vera
Mar 25 – CHAPTER FIVE – LOVE FOR LOVE – Br. Kennedy Njau
Schedule
5.30 pm – Soup, salad, and bread (donated from the Soup Kitchen)
6.00 pm – Presentation on the theme
6.40 pm – Group sharing
6.50 pm – Closure
7.00 pm – Mass
Cost: $20 per day
You can read the full encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html
Please join this Lenten season as we pray the Stations of the Cross. In our preparation for Christ’s passion, 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.
Chaplain Bridget Theodoroff, M.A.P.S. and Br. Julius Milton, OFM Cap. will host Stations of the Cross at 4:00 p.m.
No registration is required. Freewill donations are graciously accepted.
Please join this Lenten season as we pray the Stations of the Cross. In our preparation for Christ’s passion, 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.
Chaplain Bridget Theodoroff, M.A.P.S. and Br. Julius Milton, OFM Cap. will host Stations of the Cross at 4:00 p.m.
No registration is required. Freewill donations are graciously accepted.
Come prepare for Easter with the Capuchins and join us for the return of our popular annual Lenten Series!
The Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington Twp will be hosting a six-week Wednesday lecture series called “The Sacraments – A Lifetime of Grace”. Through this series, we’ll deepen our relationship with God by gaining a richer understanding of the church’s seven Sacraments. Each week, from February 21 – March 27, we will host a Mass, a simple meal, and a presentation on our topic. Our suggested donation for this event is just $10.
Event Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – Simple Dinner
6:00 p.m. – Presentation in the Dining Room
7:00 p.m. – Mass
Schedule of Topics and Presenters:
Feb 21: “Baptism and Confirmation” – by Br. Vito Martinez, OFM Cap.
Feb 28: “Marriage” – by Mrs. Sally McCuen, OFS
Mar 06: “Holy Orders“ – by Br. Julius Milton, OFM Cap.
Mar 13: “Anointing of the Sick” – by Br. Nathan Linton, OFM Cap.
Mar 20: “Penance” – by Br. Steve Kropp, OFM Cap.
Mar 27: “Eucharist” – by Br. Peter Chinnappan, OFM Cap.
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.
Agenda:
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Confession
6:00 p.m. | Simple Dinner
6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Presentation
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Mass
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.
Each event has a suggested donation of: $40
To register, call (248) 651-4826 or email us at [email protected].
For online registration, click the register button below
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!
