Franciscan Retreats: Prayer Shawl Retreat

2012 Prayer Shawl Ministry Retreat

   January 6-8

   Corrine Kindschy and Our Staff will lead
   an ecumenical weekend retreat for knitters,
   weavers and crocheters of Prayer Shawls.

   Come learn and pray together as we share
   in this powerful and compassionate ministry.

"Shawls ... made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify. Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above their troubles…. Whether they are called Prayer Shawls, Comfort Shawls, Peace Shawls, or Mantles, etc., the shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way. Some recipients have continued the kindness by making a shawl and passing it onto someone in need. Thus, the blessing ripples from person-to-person, with both the giver and receiver feeling the unconditional embrace of a sheltering God!" by Janet Bristow, www.shawlministry.com

The Conventual Friars of Our Lady of Consolation Province are your hosts at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center. The peace and natural beauty of our facility nestled in sixty acres of woods, priarie grass and a pond beckons you from the cares of daily life to a place of quiet reflection.

Come join Our Staff: Br. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv.; Fr. Jim Van Dorn, OFM Conv.; Fr. Howard Hansen, OFM Conv.; Kris Joseph, Nancy Murzyn, Terri Mifek, Corrine Kindschy and Chris Martin as we continue our spiritual journey.

Our Retreat House and Spirituality Center offers:

Beautiful Chapel
Library
Conference room
Gift Shop
Spiritual Direction
Confession
Four Conferences
Home cooked meals

Retreat Cost - A non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee of $30.00 per person is required and must be received in order to reserve a room. Suggested donation for our weekend and mid-week retreats is $140-$160 (includes programs, meals and private room with shared shower/toilet.

Register for the retreat of your choice via our website, or by calling Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center at 952-447-2182.

Some tips on How to Make a Retreat are available on our website.

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

Click on How To Get Here and consult a Road Map for directions to Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center.

Should you have further questions, please call us at 952-447-2182, contact us via e-mail: secretary@franciscanretreats.net or via our website at Contact Us.