SILENT WOMEN'S RETREAT #12 & 14
Theme: Lent as the season of transformation
During the season of Lent, we journey with Jesus who reveals how God chose to enter the crucible of human suffering with the full force of redeeming grace, mercy, and love.
About the Theme: Through his suffering, death, and resurrection, Jesus teaches us how to be in solidarity with those who suffer. We will explore how Jesus enters the pain, suffering, and death of our world with the power of love and compassion to transform us and lead us to a new creation.
Presenter: Fr. Joe Nassal is a Missionary of the Precious Blood who has been engaged in retreat, renewal, and reconciliation ministry since 1988. He is the author of eight books including The Conspiracy of Compassion, Rest Stops for the Soul, and Premeditated Mercy. Ordained in 1982, Fr. Joe has served in parish, justice and peace, formation, and vocation ministry for his religious community, including 25 years in leadership. He was provincial director of the Kansas City Province from 2011-2019. In June 2022, he was elected vice-provincial of the United States Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. 2002. He now lives in Berkeley, CA where he is part of a team to establish a Mission House of Prayer for those who minister on the margins.
Registration Information:
The retreat check-in is between 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Friday and concludes after lunch on Sunday. Registration includes meals and accommodations. To register for this retreat, you may do so online by following the link provided below or by calling our retreat office at 504-267-9604. A non-refundable deposit is required to register. You can choose to pay just the deposit upon registration or to pay in full.
Connie Armentor Youngsville 337-380-7497 |
Sheryl Smith New Orleans 504-450-3738 |
Kathy Chenevert Baton Rouge 225-753-1872 |
Barbara Collura Metairie 504-453-2285 |
Traci Barrientos Biloxi 228-365-4879 |
Karen Nichols Kenner 504-250-2096 |