Villa Maria Retreat Center
Events
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Feast of St. Sebastian: Men’s Faith, Beer, and Bourbon Night
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesAn evening of male fraternity in Christ. The evening begins with Mass at 6 p.m. and then continues with drinks and discussion of the joys and challenges faced by men striving to follow Christ within the Catholic Church. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:30 Arrival and Welcome 6:00 Mass 7:00 Fellowship and Faith Sharing Discussion 9:00…
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Interior Freedom Book Study Series
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesCopies of the book, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe, can be ordered online. Amazon Link to Order Book Fr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound. Join us for this four-week book study of his book, Interior Freedom, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom…
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Interior Freedom Book Study Series
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesCopies of the book, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe, can be ordered online. Amazon Link to Order Book Fr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound. Join us for this four-week book study of his book, Interior Freedom, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom…
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Interior Freedom Book Study Series
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesCopies of the book, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe, can be ordered online. Amazon Link to Order Book Fr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound. Join us for this four-week book study of his book, Interior Freedom, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom…
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Interior Freedom Book Study Series
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesCopies of the book, Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe, can be ordered online. Amazon Link to Order Book Fr. Jacques Philippe is a spiritual master whose writings are accessible and profound. Join us for this four-week book study of his book, Interior Freedom, in which he helps us to understand how to experience freedom…
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Lenten Day of Recollection: He Loved Them to the End: Preparing for Holy Week and Easter
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesThrough conferences and personal prayer time, this Lenten afternoon of recollection will help you to reflect on and to experience more deeply the infinite and tender love of Christ for all of humanity and for each of us personally in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. The afternoon will conclude with dinner. Sunday, March 22,…
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Solemnity of the Annunciation: Women’s Faith, Wine, and Chocolate Night
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesAn evening of female companionship with Christ and Our Lady. The evening begins with Mass at 6 p.m. for the Solemnity of the Annunciation and then continues with wine and chocolate (Lenten penances are not obligatory on solemnities) and discussion of being women after the model of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Wednesday, March 25,…
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Easter Season Day of Recollection Mary, the Spouse of the Holy Spirit
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesMary is sometimes referred to as the Spouse of the Holy Spirit because of her unique relationship to God in conceiving Jesus, the Son of God, in her womb through the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit. This day of recollection falls during the Easter season, during the month dedicated to Mary, and close to the…