"A Lifetime of Blessedness" - Franciscan Midweek Retreat on the Beatitudes

The theme of the Franciscan Midweek Retreat is “A Lifetime of Blessedness – Retreat on the Beatitudes.” In our life and world, where the happiness or blessedness of a person is measured by the material wealth and social status acquired, the beatitudes (5:3-12) describe certain qualities and experiences of those who are considered blessed or happy in God’s eyes.

While these qualities and experiences of mourning, being poor in spirit, meek, and persecuted mentioned in the beatitudes do not look like blessedness or happiness at the outset, a deeper reflection on them reveals a blessed and happy way of life Jesus intends for those who follow him.

Whatever stage or situation of life you might be in right now, you will find peace on our holy grounds, closeness with God in the prayer services, reconciliation in the sacraments, refreshment for your spirit in the talks, rest for your soul, and fraternal hospitality from the Capuchin brothers when you are here on a retreat.

Join us for one of the weekend retreats at the Capuchin Retreat Center this year to prayerfully meditate on the beatitudes to learn more about and embrace the blessed, joy-filled, and peace-filled way of life that Jesus has promised for those who believe in Him.

See you at the Capuchin Retreat Center soon! God bless you.

Schedule for the Retreat:

Tuesday

6:30 pm Registration

7:30 Welcome/Orientation in the Dining Room

8:30 Opening Prayer & Reflection #1 in the Chapel

Wednesday

8:00 am Breakfast

9:00 Morning Prayer

9:30 Reflection #2 in Conference Room 1

10.45 Break/Personal Reflection

11.30 Reflection #3 in Conference Room 1

12:30 pm Dinner

2:15 Rosary in the Chapel (Optional & led by a Volunteer)

3:00 Reflection #4 in Conference Room 1

4:00 Sacrament of Reconciliation in the offices

5:30 Supper

7:00 Mass & Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel with Benediction at 8.30 pm

Thursday

8:00 am Mass

8:45 Breakfast

9:30 Reflection #5 in Conference Room 1

11:00 Healing Service

Noon Dinner and farewell

You may also like the following events from Capuchin Retreat Center:

• Next month, 6th August, 07:00 pm, Healing Mass and Relic Blessing in Washington
• Next month, 18th August, 09:00 am, Church Staff Retreat: "Spirituality of Collaborative Ministry" in Washington
• This September, 5th September, 06:30 pm, “A Lifetime of Blessedness” – Women’s Silent Retreat on the Beatitudes in Washington