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SUMMARY:Rediscover Your Center: A Weekend of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Presence
DESCRIPTION:Julie Bevirt \nThis weekend is an invitation to retreat from the noise of our busy minds so we can listen to what the heart has to say.\nDrawing on the ancient Greek concept of Kairos—the qualitative moment—we explore flow states through present moment awareness. \nYou will find space to quiet your mind and reconnect with the deeper intelligence within. We’ll explore how to integrate timeless wisdom traditions\, moving beyond the superficial demands of technology to find true connection and purpose. During our time together\, you will: \n• Learn to identify and manage modern distractions. \n• Experience practical mindfulness meditation. \n• Explore creative practices to cultivate a state of flow and inner stillness. \n• Uncover ancestral stories and values to ground your path toward a life of intention. \n• Engage with story\, art\, music\, and movement for a holistic and joyful experience. \nFee\, including meals: $325 Single; $200 Commuter. Pre-registration required. \nEmail lora@thecasa.org for information on scholarships and doubles.\nSign Up By Thu\, Jun 18 at 4:00 pm \nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER77083
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/rediscover-your-center-a-weekend-of-ancient-wisdom-and-modern-presence/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260620T080000
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SUMMARY:Called & Gifted Spiritual Gifts Discernment
DESCRIPTION:From the St. Catherine of Siena Institute and hosted by Holy Spirit Parish\, the Called and Gifted is a day long workshop aimed at helping participants know and understand their spiritual gifts\, known as charisms. \nGod has called and gifted you for a mission. When you were baptized\, you were given the presence of the Holy Spirit and “charisms”\, gifts of the Holy Spirit that enable you to be a channel of God’s love\, truth\, beauty\, mercy\, healing\, and provision for others. The charisms that you have been given are important clues to your God-given mission in life and Holy Spirit empowered tools to enable you to live it! Join over 100\,000 Catholics around the world who have begun to discern their charisms through the Called & Gifted workshop. Register here. \nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\, 9:00am-3:30pm\nALSO INCLUDED: a one-hour interview and small group discernment sessions on 7/18\, 8/15\, 9/12\, 10/10.
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/called-gifted-spiritual-gifts-discernment/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Catholic Church\, 1800 E Libra Dr\,\, Tempe\, AZ 85283
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260628T100000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Spa Getaway
DESCRIPTION:Pam Bork and Team \nThree sessions to choose from:\nFriday June 26\, 4:00 pm through Sunday\, June 28\, 10:00 am\nFriday July 17\, 4:00 pm through Sunday\, July 19\, 10:00 am\nFriday August 21\, 4:00 pm through Sunday \, August 23\, 10:00 am \nSilence is the pause in me when I am near to God.” – Arvo Part\nThis flexible retreat lets you decide your schedule—this time is for you! Take time to pause\, remember to breathe\, and come back to your center. Maybe you need to be alone and sit in quiet prayer or simply rest. If you enjoy the companionship of others\, you can do that\, too. Or you may want a little of both. \nRelaxing the body and quieting the mind are the first steps. To that end\, there are opportunities to have a session with a Spiritual Director\, a masseuse\, or a reflexologist. (There is a fee for the Massage and Reflexology; Spiritual Direction is free.) There will be an opportunity for group prayer\, an Art Barn to explore creativity and spend time in community. All tools to renew and refresh…to find a space to meet God. \nFee\, including meals and lodging room: $200. Pre-registration required. \nJune session Sign Up By Thu\, Jun 25 at 7:00 pm\nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER75138 \nJuly session Sign Up By Thu\, Jul 16 at 7:00 pm\nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER75139 \nAugust session Sign Up By Thu\, Aug 20 at 7:00 pm\nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER75140
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/spiritual-spa-getaway-2/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261022T210000
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SUMMARY:Igniting Hearts Theology of the Body Immersion (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays | Aug 20 – Oct 22\, 2026\n6:30–9:00 PM \nSt. Bernadette Catholic Church\n16245 N 60th St\nScottsdale\, AZ 85254 \nMichael & Rachel Villanueva guide participants on a 10-week journey through St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body\, making the incredible but often challenging realities expressed in Pope Saint John Paul II’s masterwork\, the Theology of the Body\, more understandable and applicable to daily life. \nIn discovering our identity\, purpose\, and God’s plan for love\, sex\, marriage\, and the body\, participants consistently come to see the Gospel with new eyes! Many report growth in healing\, conversion\, and love for Catholicism. If you desire a deeper\, more transformative relationship with the Lord and others\, this Immersion is for you. \nCome seek truly satisfying answers to life’s burning questions\, such as: \n-Who am I and what is my origin\, purpose\, and destiny?\n-Why is there evil in the world\, and can it be defeated?\n-What does true love look like and how am I to love others?\n-What’s behind the Church’s teachings on sex and gender?\n-What does my body reveals about God’s love for me and creation?
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/igniting-hearts-theology-of-the-body-immersion-fall-2026/
LOCATION:St. Bernadette Catholic Church\, 16245 N 60th St\, Scottsdale\, 85254
CATEGORIES:Evangelization,Retreats,Seminars and Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261004T130000
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SUMMARY:Becoming the Stories We Tell: Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dan Horan returns to the Casa!\nOne of the distinctive characteristics of the Franciscan tradition is its narrative quality. Like Jesus in the Gospels\, who preached in parables and used stories to reveal the mission and ministry of God’s reign\, the Franciscan theological and spiritual heritage is likewise a storytelling tradition. It draws on narrative\, setting\, and character to convey the depth and breadth of its charism. This retreat explores the significance of narrative in expressing and passing on the Franciscan spiritual tradition\, which requires a robust theology of imagination. We will examine how we can not only tell the Franciscan story eight hundred years after the death of St. Francis of Assisi\, but also embody it in ways that respond to the urgent challenges of our time with a constructive spirit of justice\, peace\, and integrity of creation. \nFee\, including meals: Single\, $325; Commuter\, $175. Pre-registration required. \nFor information on scholarships or doubles\, please email lora@thecasa.org. \nSign Up By Thu\, Oct 1 at 4:00 pm\nFr. Dan Horan\, OFM \nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER74156
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/becoming-the-stories-we-tell-exploring-a-franciscan-spirituality-of-narrative-and-imagination/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261018T160000
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SUMMARY:Your Spiritual Legacy: Reflections into the Heart of Who You Are
DESCRIPTION:Mary Dunn and Alanna Mack \nWithin each of us is a divine treasure\, and if we hope to discover it\, we need to go deep into the heart of who we are. Meister Eckhart\nDeep in your soul is a story that wants to be told. In our weekend of guided reflections\, we will help you open your heart to that story and discover the treasure that lies within. Following the wisdom teachings of Meister Eckhart\, Thomas Keating\, Thomas Merton\, Richard Rohr\, Ram Dass\, and others\, we will lead you on a journey of self-discovery\, welcoming you into the light to see and appreciate how you came to be the person you are\, and the gifts that are your true legacy. \nIn our sessions together you will have the opportunity to: \nExplore the life lessons that have made you stronger\, wiser\, and truer.\nDiscover the value you have created in your life that will be meaningful to others.\nConnect with like-hearted others in a way that is affirming\, encouraging\, and healing. We’ll practice the sacred art of quiet listening\, allowing one another to bring forth what is true and alive in them.\nEngage in gentle\, meditative movement that will inspire your imagination. There will also be time for quiet walks to rest in simple awareness.\nGain a deeper understanding of what matters most in your life\, and how you want to be remembered.\nLeave with essential tools for making decisions and having conversations with loved ones about your legacy and end of life wishes.\nWe warmly welcome you to join us for a full weekend of reflection and inspiration like no other! \n* A special addition: If you have previously attended Your Spiritual Legacy\, we have integrated a follow-up experience for you in this weekend retreat – please join us! * \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING: \n“Mary has put together a beautiful program on how to find clarity and meaning in your life and write your legacy story for loved ones.” \n“Mary welcomed us all warmly and held space for all of us to be heard.” \n“Each topic we were given for reflection was amazingly intentional\, and deeply meaningful.” \n“The reflections\, words of wisdom\, teachings\, and experiences shared by others have encouraged me to go brazenly into the next decade of my life.” \n“Mary’s loving\, sensitive communication style made the meditations and reflections deeply moving. It was just a beautiful experience.” \n“At the retreat\, we felt so free to be our ‘whole selves’\, celebrating our blessings and sharing our challenges. Mary’s unconditional regard for us all was a great gift.” \n“The Legacy Retreat was absolutely world class\, and I have been to some of the best retreats in the world.” \nFee: Single\, including lodging $325; commuter including meals\, $175. Pre-registration required. \nEmail lora@thecasa.org for information on doubles or scholarships. \nSign Up By Thu\, Oct 15 at 4:00 pm \nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER74612
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/your-spiritual-legacy-reflections-into-the-heart-of-who-you-are-4/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Grief Retreat Part II
DESCRIPTION:Tim Ringgold\, MT BC \nCompleting the Past\, Creating the Future\nThis grief retreat is open to all who have attended the Casa’s Grief & Loss Retreat at any time in the past. We will build on the themes of the first retreat related to the elements of grief\, healing\, and the holidays\, all inside a safe\, loving community that “gets it.” You will be guided in the process of completing the past\, creating a new normal\, and how to treat yourself along the way. It’s a chance to see how you’re getting on\, how you can build on what you learned\, and acquire additional tools to keep moving forward. Like the first retreat\, we will have a combination of lectures\, experiential activities\, live music-making\, social time\, and quiet time. \nFee: $250 single including lodging and meals; $135 commuter including meals. Pre-registration required. \nPlease email lora@thecasa.org for information on doubles or scholarships. \nSign Up By Thu\, Oct 22 at 7:00 pm\nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER74752
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/grief-retreat-part-ii-3/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Olds \nNurture your soul.\nCome to the quiet. \nStep away from the noise and busyness of daily life and enter a space of stillness\, prayer\, and renewal. This retreat offers opportunities to deepen your contemplative practice through conversations on contemplative prayer and shared experiences of Centering Prayer. \nTogether\, we will gather for morning and evening prayer\, practice lectio divina\, and engage in guided meditation\, all within an environment that fosters silence\, attentive listening\, and personal reflection. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to meet individually with a spiritual director as part of the retreat experience. \nWhether you are new to contemplative prayer or seeking to deepen an existing practice\, this retreat invites you to slow down\, listen for the presence of God\, and rest in the sacred gift of silence. \nFEE: Single\, $325 including meals and lodging; Commuter $175 including meals. Pre-registration required. \nEmail lora@thecasa.org for information on scholarships. \nSign Up By Thu\, Nov 19 at 4:00 pm\nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER76734
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/contemplative-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261206T160000
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SUMMARY:A Brush with God
DESCRIPTION:Peter Pearson\, MDiv\, ThD \nAn Icon for Advent\nIn Advent\, we often set our attention on the coming of the Baby Jesus in the manger. But Advent also invites us to remember Christ as the Lord of History\, who will return to bring everything to completion. He is both Alpha and Omega\, the beginning and the end. \nIn December\, we will paint an image of Jesus as Lord of History\, using an icon by Ruberval Monteiro\, OSB as our prototype. His icons are both traditional and contemporary\, often incorporating patterns and textures into his work. Join us for a weekend of prayerful painting and community under the guidance of Peter Pearson\, who has been a presenter at the Casa for over 30 years. \nWe work Thursday evening after dinner\, Friday evening after dinner\, all day Saturday (9 am – 4 pm)\, and half-day Sunday (1 – 4 pm). There will be additional times available to work on a second icon for those who are interested. This is completely optional. \nFee: Single\, $625 includes meals and lodging; Commuter\, $425 includes 2 dinners and 1 lunch. Pre-registration required. \nFor information on doubles or scholarships\, please email lora@thecasa.org \nSign Up By Wed\, Dec 2 at 4:00 pm \nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER77094
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/a-brush-with-god-5/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261213T130000
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SUMMARY:Our Lady of Guadalupe Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Arasely Rios and Monique & Joseph Julian Gonzalez \nJoin us for a transformative weekend!\nEmbrace the spiritual power of Our Lady of Guadalupe as you explore her profound legacy and symbolism. Allow this sacred journey to inspire your creativity as you craft your very own devotional jewelry piece from Seraphym—a personal reflection of faith and devotion to carry with you. \nThis is more than just a retreat; it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with your faith and create a lasting piece of sacred art. Don’t miss this chance to experience faith\, creativity\, and devotion in a truly unique way. \nJoin Arasely for a transformative experience exploring the deep spiritual significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe\, a central figure in her life and work. Participants will gain insight into the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. \nIn a hands-on session\, Arasely will guide attendees in designing their own custom Seraphym jewelry piece\, using solid bronze medallions of Our Lady of Guadalupe and high-quality Seraphym components. Each attendee will create a personal piece to take home\, a reflection of the Virgin’s powerful message. This session offers a sacred space for reflection\, creativity\, and a deeper connection to a timeless spiritual tradition. To view the Seraphym collection\, visit www.seraphym.com. \nWe are honored to welcome Joseph and Monique Gonzalez as special guest speakers for this enriching retreat. The Gonzalezes\, authors of “Guadalupe and the Flower Prophecy”\, will share their groundbreaking research that unveils the connection between an ancient Aztec prophecy and the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Their insights offer a fascinating blend of cultural history and spiritual revelation\, providing a deeper understanding of this profound event. \nDuring the retreat\, you will journey through the rich history of the Aztec culture leading up to the 1531 apparition\, exploring the symbolic significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe as seen in the miraculous image on Juan Diego’s tilma. The tilma\, made of agave fibers\, should have decayed within 6-10 years—yet\, incredibly\, it has survived for over 494 years. \nThis retreat offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of faith\, culture\, and symbolism\, with expert guidance from the Gonzalezes. Join us for an enlightening and spiritually enriching experience as we uncover the layers of history and meaning behind the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. \nFee\, including meals and materials: Single\, $400; Commuter\, $250. Pre-registration required. \nEmail lora@thecasa.org for information on doubles. \nScholarships are available. Email lora@thecasa.org for information. \nSign Up By Thu\, Dec 10 at 4:00 pm\nhttps://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26AER75534
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/our-lady-of-guadalupe-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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