Franciscan Retreats: Men's Retreats

Men's Retreats

Our Men's Retreats provide an opportunity for men to gather together to focus on their spiritual lives in light of our 2008 Theme: "Francis of Assisi: Finding Peace in an Uncertain World".  Men have been a strong presence at Franciscan Retreats from the beginning. Men continue to be bring their solid faith, love of the Church and faithfulness to the Gospel message to the retreats they attend here.

2008 Men's Retreat Schedule

February 1-3         Men's Retreat

March 20-22         Men's Holy Week Retreat
                            (see schedule below)

December 12-14    Men's Retreat

Our FAQ page provides further information on our retreats, our facilities, and the typical donation we request for attending our retreats.

Click on Retreat Schedules for details on the daily schedule of our Weekend and Midweek Retreats. (The Men's Holy Week Schedule is unique for that retreat. See that schedule below).

Register for the retreat of your choice via our website, or by calling Franciscan Retreats at 952-447-2182.
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Schedule for Men's Holy Week Retreat

Thursday, March 20
4:00-5:30 p.m.      Check-in
5:30 p.m.             Welcome (Marion Lounge)
6:00 p.m.             Dinner (Dining Room)
8:00 p.m.             Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
                           Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight (Chapel)

Friday, March 21
8:00 a.m.            Morning Prayer (Chapel)
8:30-9:00 a.m.      Silent Breakfast (Dining Room)
9:15 a.m.             Conference I: The Life of St. Francis: A Quest for God (Chapel)
9:45 a.m.             Confessors available
11:30 a.m.           Conference II: Obstacles and Grace (Chapel)
12:30-1:15 p.m.    Lunch (in silence)
1:30-3:00 p.m.      Opportunity for Spiritual Direction, rest, or a walk
3:00 p.m.            Liturgy of the Lord's Passion (Chapel)
4:30 p.m.             Conference III: Suffering and Healing (Chapel)
5:30-6:15 p.m       Dinner (Dining Room)
7:00 p.m.             Stations of the Cross (Chapel)

Saturday, March 22
7:30-9:00 a.m.     Continental Breakfast
9:15 a.m.            Morning Prayer with the Sacrament of the Sick available
                         Followed by Conference IV: "I Have Done What was Mine to Do;
                         May Christ Teach You Yours" (Chapel)
10:30 a.m.          Stewardship Meeting (Chapel)
11:00 a.m.          Brunch (Dining Room)
                         Farewells