A Weekend Retreat for Married Couples
based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius
Marriage Retreats are designed to be quiet and reflective times for couples to focus on God, each other, prayer and spiritual growth. The retreat includes reflections on marriage with opportunities for reconciliation, spiritual dialogue, couples time and adoration. the program is designed to give couples concrete tools to help them deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationship, and the opportunity to have conversations that help a marriage flourish.
| Arrival | Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 9:00 am – first Meditation at 10:00 am | |
| Departure | Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm – after 1:00 pm Mass | |
| Location | Water’s Edge Resort and Spa | |
| 1525 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498 | ||
| Accommodation | One night stay (5 rooms available) | |
| Cost | $585 per couple includes meals and retreat materials | |
| Early Love Bird Special Option | For an additional $129 per couple you can arrive Friday evening and, as a bonus, enjoy 20% off spa treatments! After you register, contact Karen at kr@watersedgeresortandspa.com or 860-577-3540 to reserve Friday night. | |
| What a great idea for an early Christmas, anniversary or birthday gift for the love of your life!! | ||
| Registration | 3 more rooms left! | |
| ***All incidental room charges, any room upgrades, any spa treatments, an additional night stay for Friday evening, all wine, beer, alcoholic drinks will go on a personal credit card | ||
| NO REFUNDS event registration policies |
The “Pathway to a Blessed Marriage” retreat offers you a rare opportunity to reflect together on God’s plan for your lives, to renew your marital love and to deepen your spiritual intimacy. 30 hours to a more loving marriage – you, your spouse and Christ!
Fr Jason Smith, LC, a priest of the Legionaries of Christ, will preach and be available along with Fr Donal O’Keeffe, LC and Fr David Barton, LC for the Sacraments and Spiritual guidance.
Jeff and Val Sprague will be the host couple.
Activities include:
| • | directed meditations based on the themes & dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises | |
| • | conferences focused on enhancing your dialogue with God & with each other | |
| • | ample time for couples to reflect & examine together | |
| • | step by step instructions & guidance in the Ignatian exercises | |
| • | opportunities to receive the Sacraments & quiet time for adoration together |
Questions? Oscar Velasco ovelasco@arcol.org or call 914 244 3685
What couples had to say about their Pathway to the Blessed Marriage weekend…