Villa Maria Retreat Center
Events
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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…
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Overnight Women’s Retreat: Beloved Daughters
Villa Maria Retreat Center 1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United StatesThrough conferences and quiet personal prayer time, this overnight retreat will give women the opportunity to meditate on and experience more deeply their true identity as beloved daughters of God…