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The Ministry for Priestly Support, in partnership with Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church, is offering a weekend silent retreat for women.

 

  • Many women know they should pray.

  • They know it matters.

  • They even want it.

  • But when it comes down to it, prayer can feel difficult. It can feel dry. It can feel like nothing is happening.

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There is a line that captures this experience with remarkable honesty: “Many Christians are aware of the necessity and the beauty of prayer and have a sincere yearning for it. Yet, apart from tentative efforts soon abandoned, few remain faithful to this mode of prayer, and even fewer are really convinced and satisfied by their own practice of it.”

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If you’re honest, that might sound familiar.

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There’s more: “We would like to pray, but we cannot manage it… Our time of prayer passes leaving us distracted, and since it does not seem to yield any tangible fruit, we are tempted to give up.”

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That experience is not unusual. It’s not a sign that something is wrong with you. It’s part of the reality many women face when they begin to take prayer seriously. And yet, something deeper remains—a desire to grow, to know God, and to live with greater clarity and purpose.

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This retreat is designed to meet you right there.

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Over the course of the weekend, you will be given practical guidance to help you grow in your relationship with God, deepen your capacity for prayer, and learn how to recognize and respond to His voice in your daily life.

  • There will be time for silence, reflection, Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Confession, and a series of talks that are both practical and grounded in the spiritual tradition of the Church.

 

If you’re ready to take a next step—however small—this retreat is for you.

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DATES

  • Friday evening, August 21

  • Saturday, August 22

  • Sunday morning, August 23

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LOCATION

  • Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church
    195 Ludwig Lane
    Grand Isle, Louisiana 70358

 

SCHEDULE

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Friday, August 21​

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  • 12:00–5:00 pm (optional): Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions

  • 5:00–5:30 pm (optional): Daily Mass

  • 5:30–6:15 pm: Check-in and brief welcome

  • 6:15–6:30 pm: Transition into silence

  • 6:30–7:30 pm: Opening talk

  • Evening: Silence, personal prayer, and reflection

  • 7:30–8:30 pm (optional): Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions

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Saturday, August 22

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  • Morning: Rest, prayer, and personal time

  • 8:30–9:00 am: Confessions available

  • 9:00–10:00 am: Talk

  • 10:00 am–2:00 pm: Free time for prayer, rest, reading, or recreation

  • 10:00–11:00 am (optional): Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions

  • 1:30–2:00 pm: Confessions available

  • 2:00–3:00 pm: Talk

  • Afternoon/Evening: Free time for rest, meals, and personal prayer

  • 6:30–7:00 pm: Confessions available

  • 7:00–8:00 pm: Talk

  • Evening: Silence, prayer, and reflection

  • 8:00–9:00 pm (optional): Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions

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Sunday, August 23

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  • 10:00-11:00: Closing talk

  • 11:00–12:00 am: Mass at Our Lady of the Isle

  • 12:00 noon–1:00 pm: Sharing of graces and closing

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  • The cost is $100 per person. If this presents any difficulty, please don’t hesitate to contact Kristin—scholarships are available.

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  • What is provided? Talks, spiritual resources, Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, and the opportunity for one-on-one conversation if needed

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  • Is housing provided? No. Participants are responsible for their own lodging.

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  • Are meals provided? No. Participants are responsible for their own meals.

 

​REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1.​

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