Why trade a weekend with us?

Perhaps the foremost question people have when learning about Catholic Spiritual Retreats at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake MN is WHY - as in 'Why do people set aside one of their precious weekends to attend your retreats ."

Recharge mentally, Spiritually and physically:

The hoped-for (and often met) retreat goal is allowing retreatants to recharge mentally, spiritually and physically, sending them back to the 'real world' with renewed hope, joy perspective and deepened faith. This assists retreat goers in navigating and enjoying life.
A two-night weekend or midweek Catholic Spiritual Retreat consists of a balance of group activities: Prayer Services, Mass, Retreat Conferences (30-minute presentations on a specific topic related to the retreat theme) meals, AND free time for rest, reflection, personal prayer, journaling or  reading, walking or sharing with other retreatants.

Testimonials from retreatants:

“Everything was awesome and well kept. The food was great. Thank you for providing a place of quiet to seek God.”

“Love, love, love the Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center. Feels so homey, cozy, warm and inviting – Thank you!”

“Loved everything – thanks so much for another amazing year.”

“Slept very well in my room. The liturgies were healing and my soul is restored. I feel forgiven. Maybe now I can be more compassionate to others and less judgmental.”

The liturgies were meaningful, well chosen – Catholic and spiritual; the homilies added more insight to the retreat theme. I felt the Anointing of the Sick helped me. 

Jesus thought retreating was important

•Mark 6:31 -  And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.”
• Mark 1:35 -And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed.
•At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place. Luke 4:42

Pope John the 23rd quote:

“I have felt and still feel more composed and ready for whatever the future may bring”
So wrote Pope John the 23^rd about a life-altering attitude change he was blessed with on a retreat on the Danube near his 50^th birthday. It created a peace of mind that would last until his death.

So what's next??

Enjoy this 2.5 minute video answering why people attend Catholic Spiritual retreats - how retreats benefit them. 

Check out our calendar to find a weekend or midweek Catholic Spiritual retreat that seems right for you and register from there. Also see our frequently asked questions or simply call
952-447-2182 to talk with Bob (x 11) about retreat questions you have. Private tours are gladly given as well.

Thanks for visiting our page - we hope to see or hear from you to help weave these retreat benefits into your life soon! 

Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center - 16385 Saint Francis Lane, Prior Lake Mn 55372 - 952-447-2182 - www.franciscanretreats.net