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Living the Paschal Mystery: Our Holy Hope

The Paschal Mystery - the life, passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ lies at the heart of Christian faith and life.

For one hundred years, the Paschal Mystery - with particular attention to the Passion of Jesus Christ - has been the focus of retreats at Mater Dolorosa. In the spirit of St. Paul of the Cross, Founder of the Passionists, his companions and followers have faithfully implemented his vision. The fruit of centuries of prayer and contemplation finds expression in the theme chosen for this retreat season.

Living the Paschal Mystery calls us to active, ongoing engagement with the Spirit of God in Christ in our hearts, our communities, the church, and the world. St. Paul of the Cross's day was no less confusing and challenging than ours. His message invites a commitment to trust in God's presence within and among us. The abundant love of Christ stirs in us the deepest kind of hope - not optimism -but a Holy Hope. As we anticipate the great Jubilee Year of Hope, this retreat offers an invitation to receive the Spirit's gift of hope at the core of Living the Paschal Mystery.

The Retreat Ministry Team for this retreat includes:

  • Fr. Dr. Febin Barose, C.P., Ed.D
  • Fr. Clemente Barron, C.P.
  • Mrs. Jean Bowler
  • Dr. Michael Downey, PhD
  • Fr. Bruno D'Souza, C.P.
  • Fr. Michael Higgins, C.P.
  • Mr. Paul Puccinelli
  • Bro. John Rockenbach, C.P.
  • Dr. Dan Van Dyke, PhD
  • Fr. Welfen Xavier, C.P.

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