Carmelite Spiritual Center Programs
Into The Land of Carmel – July 12-17, 2026
This week-long retreat/seminar will reflect the life lived long ago on Mount Carmel, but with additional elements of instruction in the tradition and we will follow the Universal Christ being revealed in our future, as he empowers us to reveal God’s Kingdom. With the saints of Carmel as our guides, we will explore the origins of Carmel, our living tradition, and the nature of contemplative prayer.Preached Retreat: Light in Darkness – June 7-12, 2026
In a world where chaos and darkness seem to be emerging ever stronger, we reflect on God as Light who wanted to be known and involved in the creation and people created in the Divine Image and Likeness. This week will reflect on the call and responsibility to be Light in Darkness.Good Friday – A Solemn Day of Prayer, April 3, 2026
Join Fr. Bob Colaresi as we walk the Way of the Cross, celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Communion Service to truly understand why this day is called “Good Friday”.Remember Me: A Seder Meal – Tues., March 31 or Thurs., April 2, 2026
Fr. Bob Colaresi leads us through this Passover Meal, including a lamb dinner, prayerfully weaving Jewish roots of our own tradition.Palm Sunday Journey of Jesus – Saturday, March 28, 2026
Join Fr. Bob Colaresi for a Lenten Day of Reflection as he leads, with slides, the Journey of Jesus into the Holy Land.The Spirituality of the Desert-Seeking and Finding – Friday, February 27, 2026
A morning Lenten program focusing on the words of the Prophet Hosea that call us into a deep, yet vulnerable relationship with God. Are you willing to be drawn in?






