Augustinians to lead Weekend Spiritual Retreat for Men

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For the first time in many years the Midwest Augustinian Province Office will be hosting a weekend retreat for laymen! Saint Augustine writes in his Confessions, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” Perhaps Augustine’s most often quoted phrase, it captures something that resonates deep within the human person. Restlessness is that desire to be filled and fulfilled. We invite men to come join us for a quiet weekend retreat, as we explore the Divine Gift of Restlessness in our lives and ask God where it is leading us.

Retreat Leaders: Fr. John Merkelis, O.S.A., Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., & Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

Suggested Donation: $250 (assistance available)

For more information and registration, please contact Michael Gerrity at michael@midwestaugustinians.org or (312) 241-9696.

Retreat Schedule:

Friday:

  • Arrival and Welcome by Prior Provincial Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A.

  • Dinner

  • Session 1: “The Search for Truth:” with Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A. followed by small group discussion with question prompts

  • Social with refreshments

Saturday:

  • Morning Mass celebrated by Fr. John Merkelis O.S.A.

  • Breakfast

  • Session 2 led by Fr. John Merkelis, O.S.A. with small group discussion

  • Lunch

  • Free time for personal prayer, visits to the Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux, and conversation.

  • Communal Rosary

  • Dinner

  • Panel Presentation: Several of our young priests will share their journeys and insights about following the example of St. Augustine. These are the young men whom our benefactors have directly supported in the last ten years.

  • Reconciliation Service: Led by Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

  • Social with refreshments

Sunday:

  • Breakfast

  • Closing Session led by Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

  • Closing Mass celebrated by Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A.