Spiritual Workshops, Retreats, and Pilgrimages
In the Mouth of the Dragon – Saturday, March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025-A Morning of Renewal for Men. Cancer, Concussion, Conclusion: An Immersion into the wilderness of Challenging Times. The Carmelite Spiritual Center is hosting this program.
Remember Me: A Seder Meal – Tues., April 15 or Thurs., April 17, 2025
Fr. Bob Colaresi leads us through this Passover Meal, including a lamb dinner, prayerfully weaving Jewish roots of our own tradition.
Good Friday – A Solemn Day of Prayer, April 18, 2025
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”.
Mary Magdalene: Who is she … really?- Saturday, April 26, 2025
Perspectives on Mary Magdalene have varied wildly from her lifetime to ours. Learn more from this woman who has been alternately praised and vilified both in scripture and legend.
Preached Retreats: Mystery of Divine Metaphor – June 1-6, 2025 or June 8-13, 2025
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we will reflect on Metaphors used by Jesus and Mystic Saints: Vine and Branches, Salt and Light, Fig Trees, Hidden Jewel, Yeast, Crops, Sheep, Lambs, Dark Nights, Fire, Shepherds, etc, and what Jubilee means in our lives and world. Come for some reflection and renewal.
The Ocean of God’s Love – A Men’s Writing Retreat by Rumi: June 27-29, 2025
At this writing retreat, we will open our hearts to one of the most beloved poets of all time. Capturing our thoughts through poetry and journaling, we shall connect with other men throughout this engaging weekend retreat.
Into The Land of Carmel – July 13-18, 2025
This week-long retreat/seminar will reflect the life lived long ago on Mount Carmel, but with additional elements of instruction in the tradition. With the saints of Carmel as our guides, we will explore the origins of Carmel, our living tradition, and the nature of contemplative prayer.