Preparing Our Pilgrim Hearts for Lent
An Ignatian, Silent Weekend Retreat for Women
February 5 - 7, 2027
Groups Attending: Individuals
Summary
Too often, Lent catches us by surprise; we find ourselves at an Ash Wednesday service trying to figure out what to give up (or take on) for the next six weeks. This year, why not ground your Lent in a weekend retreat that will help you enter the holy season ahead more grace-fully? Through presentation, reflection, conversation, and prayer, we will consider how to approach Lent with the heart of a pilgrim: radically open to the journey before us as we deepen our walk with God.
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
Christine Eberle
