As we approach the summer months many of you are making plans for vacation. Hopefully you have also thought about a vacation with God. Why not carve out a day, or two to come to John XXIII Retreat Center for your own private time with your Creator. Our back yard has so much to offer. Read more
The following quote is from one of my favorite writers, Henri Nouwen. “What counts in your life and mine is not successes but fruits. The fruits of our life are born often in our pain and in our vulnerability and in our losses. The fruits of our life come only after the plow has carved Read more
“Every one of us is called by the Lord: the important thing is to know how to answer his call. We must learn how to devote ourselves to Jesus, to learn from him and follow him as closely as we can, in his teaching and example; we must learn to rejoice in his company, like Read more
Dear Friends, One of the Advent characters that has gotten my attention this year is Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. As I read Luke 1:5-25 and 1:67-79, I noticed that through forced silence he changed. He started out as a priest and he ended up being a prophet as he shares the Read more
There was a chill in the air last Saturday night as a crowd of approximately 180 friends of John XXIII Retreat Center gathered for “Catch the Spirit” at Taylor University in Upland, IN. But, inside Hodson Dining Commons where the event was being held, it was warm with conversation and anticipation of the evening’s talks Read more
Sacred Pauses: The Medicine of Deep Listening Our spiritual life is a treasure needing constant renewal and care. We cannot minister to others without replenishing our spirits. Sr. Macrinia Wiederkehr, OSB, a nationally known writer and retreat leader will be leading a retreat here on Oct. 5-7. There is an opportunity to come to the Read more
Last week I shared with you some of the retreats coming up this summer so you could plan a “spiritual vacation”. Here is another idea if that did not work out for you… If you cannot find what you want on our calendar, come and have a chat with us over a cup of coffee, Read more
As we approach the summer months, why not take a vacation with God here at John XXIII Retreat Center. God is always waiting for you. We have many great opportunities to grow deeper in your faith. On June 22nd to 23rd we will spend time with the woman with a hemorrhage and Jarius’ daughter as Read more
Hello! Summer time is a time to curl up or sit at the beach with a good book. Why not shop at our bookstore for one of our Spiritual Enriching books. We have various topics available. And from now until July 12 many of our books and bookstore items are on sale. Take advantage of this spring Read more
Welcome! Here is where you can find out…. A Directed Retreat You might look at our calendar and wonder what a directed retreat is, and question who the director is. The answer is that it is a time of quiet to listen to God, who is the director of your life and to hear more Read more
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