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A Morning of Reflection at the Capuchin Retreat Center is a half-day mini retreat for those who can’t spend a whole day or a whole weekend to make their retreat. Mornings of reflection provide an opportunity to grow in oneness with the Lord. Offered regularly throughout the year, mornings of reflection focus on a particular topic or theme and afford us a way to challenge ourselves to become more faithful disciples of Jesus. A Morning of Reflection typically includes two preached sessions on a particular Christian theme with a break, and lunch. There is ample quiet time to reflect, pray, and walk the beautiful grounds at Capuchin Retreat Center.
The suggested donation for a Morning of Reflection is $40.00
View the Schedule for the 2025-26 Mornings of Reflection Below:
September 16, 2025: Relentless Redeemer
9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Br. Kennedy Njau, OFM Cap., currently ministering at the Solanus Center, Detroit, will be leading reflection talks on the theme, “Relentless Redeemer.” Using examples from the Sacred Scripture, Br. Kennedy will help us focus on the relentless and untiring love that God shows to humanity to redeem it from the wounds of sin, division, and hatred. Such relentless redemption of God is promised to us both individually and communally. There might be experiences, situations, and concerns both in your personal and social lives that might test your faith in the relentless love and mercy of God.
October 21, 2025: Missed Calls from God
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Br. Tien Dinh, OFM Cap., the Assistant Executive Director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit, will be leading reflection talks on the theme, “Missed Calls from God.” A reflection on our failures in listening to God’s call can help us be more attuned to God’s calls in our lives today and in the future. Br. Tien will focus on the elements of listening to and answering God’s calls we find in Sacred Scripture and the Catholic tradition. This reflection will certainly give you some insights on how to discern God’s will for your life and cultivate the courage to fulfill it.
November 18, 2025: Slowly…but Surely Saints
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Br. Daniel Victor, OFM Cap., who is ministering at the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, will be leading reflection talks on the theme, “Slowly…but Surely Saints.” Focusing on the slow but steady progress (not perfection) of holiness found in the lives of the saints can help us focus on the journey of our faith and not solely on the destination. The talks will focus on various Catholic elements of grace that sustained the journey of saints throughout the centuries. A great half-day retreat for November in which we remember all the Saints of the Church.
January 20, 2025: Imagination and Christian Prayer
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Br. Nathan Linton, OFM Cap., will be leading reflection talks on the theme, “Imagination and Christian Prayer.” More info to come!
April 21, 2025: Blessed Solanus and Blessed Sacrament
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Br. Gerry Pehler, OFM Cap., will be leading reflection talks on the theme, “Blessed Solanus and Blessed Sacrament.” More info to come!
May 19, 2025: Pilgrimage with the Blessed Mother
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Br. Vito Martinez, OFM Cap., will be leading reflection talks on the theme, “Pilgrimage with the Blessed Mother.” More info to come!
