Advent Retreat: Preparing for Christmas with Br. Mark Charlesworth
In preparation for Christmas, the Church provides for us the season of Advent. There will be three reflections concerning this time, considering specifically the Incarnation, how it involves God’s love for us, and finally how we can show love in turn.
Schedule: Saturday, Dec. 3
7 a.m. – Conventual Mass in abbey church (optional)
8:30 a.m. – Check-in (abbey courtyard)
9:15 a.m. – Conference #1 in conference center rooms
10 a.m. – Private prayer and reflection
11:15 a.m. – Conference #2 in conference center rooms
Noon: Sext (Midday Prayer) in the abbey church
Lunch – (not provided)
1 p.m. – Private prayer (confessions available)
2:15 p.m. – Closing conference in conference center room
3 p.m. – Retreat ends – Br. Mark will be available for questions after the last talk.
You are welcome to stay for Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Vespers at 5 p.m. in the abbey church.
Retreat Cost: $50 per person
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