Sacramentally Married Couples' Retreat: Marriage, Mercy & Joy - Welcome to the Divine Dance!
An Ignatian, Semi-Silent Weekend Retreat for Couples
April 28 - 30, 2017
Groups Attending: Couples
This retreat begins on Friday, but there is still space available. To register, call the office at 847-381-1261.
Summary
Spend a weekend away with your spouse to pray and reflect together on your marriage. Where is God’s place in your marriage? How might you be called to embody God’s mercy and joy in your marriage?
Description
This retreat includes several presentations, daily mass, 6 meals, the opportunity for one-on-one spiritual direction with a trained spiritual director, and many other opportunities to explore our 80 acres and almost 60k square feet of interior space. All activities are optional, but we do ask everyone to respect the quiet of the retreat house for everyone to have the opportunity to read, sleep and reflect in the quiet.
Bellarmine has two libraries, a resource center, two chapels, and many other common areas. Outdoor spaces include a various walking trails, various prayer gardens, a gazebo, stations of the cross, as well as a few patios and outdoor chairs and benches. Each retreatant has their own bedroom.
You can learn more about what to expect by visiting this page.
Retreat Experience Gallery
Bellarmine Main Entrance
Sacred Heart Chapel
Mary McKeon Library
St. Joseph Gazebo
Mother Teresa Garden
Eastern Africa Collection
Fireplace Lounge
Dining Room
Winter on the Grounds
Resource Center
Sacred Heart Statue at Sunset
Susie's Memorial Garden
Madonna Library
Lower Level Lounge
Retreat Leader
Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson
Dr. Nelson-Johnson is an inspirational, prolific, and energetic story-teller, writer, and presenter. Often referred to as the “Robin Williams of Catholicism,” Terry challenges audiences to enter more deeply into the mystery, grace, and love of God. He is the recipient of the 2014 Loyola University Chicago's Damen Award from the Institute of Pastoral Studies, resident theologian at Old St. Patrick’s Church, and leader of the "Beloved" Retreat. Terry is the founder as well as a creative and animating partner of Soul Play, LLC.