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Retreat: Praying the Psalms, led by Emeritus Cardinal Thomas Collins

November 27 @ 4:00 pm - November 29 @ 12:00 pm

Retreat: Praying the Psalms

November 27 – November 29

You are warmly invited to join us at Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre for a weekend of prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal as we explore the beauty and depth of the Psalms.

Led by Emeritus Cardinal Thomas Collins, this retreat offers an opportunity to draw closer to the Lord through Sacred Scripture, prayer, and the rich spiritual tradition of the Church.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1

Featured Preacher: Emeritus Cardinal Thomas Collins

Cardinal Thomas Collins served as Archbishop of Edmonton before becoming Archbishop of Toronto, where he served until his retirement in 2023. A respected Scripture scholar with a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, he has dedicated much of his ministry to teaching Sacred Scripture and helping people deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer and reflection.

Retreat Highlights

  • Holy Mass and Eucharistic Adoration
  • Inspiring conferences with Emeritus Cardinal Thomas Collins
  • Opportunity for Confession
  • Time for silent reflection and personal prayer
  • A peaceful setting for spiritual renewal and fellowship

Retreat Costs

  • Single Accommodation: $420 — 2 nights’ accommodation and 5 meals
  • Shared Accommodation: $560 — 2 nights’ accommodation and 5 meals
  • Couples: $560 — 2 nights’ accommodation and 5 meals
  • Day Retreat: $140 — retreat participation and meals, without overnight accommodation

A voluntary love offering for the guest speaker is gratefully received during the retreat.

Location

Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre
1225 Township Road 535
Parkland County, AB T7Y 0H5

Registration & Information

Friday-Sunday Retreat Schedule

Friday
  • — Arrival and Opening 4:00 PM
  • — Arrival and Registration 5:30 PM — 6:00 PM
  • — Supper 7:00 PM
  • — Healing Mass 8:00 PM — 9:00 PM
  • — Retreat Introduction Talk (Talk 1) 9:00 PM — 9:30 PM
  • — Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction (Confessions Available)
Saturday
  • – Full Retreat Day 7:30 AM — 8:30 AM
  • — Breakfast 8:00 AM
  • — Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Confessions Available) 9:15 AM
  • — Morning Prayer, Rosary, and Benediction 10:00 AM
  • — Holy Mass 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
  • — Conference / Talk 2 12:15 PM — 1:00 PM
  • — Lunch 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM
  • — Conference / Talk 3 4:00 PM — 5:15 PM
  • — Conference / Talk 4 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM
  • — Supper 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
  • — Eucharistic Adoration with Guided Meditation
Sunday
  • — Morning Sessions and Conclusion 7:30 AM — 8:15 AM
  • — Breakfast 8:30 AM — 9:45 AM
  • — Closing Conference / Talk 10:00 AM
  • — Holy Mass and Final Blessing 11:00 AM
  • — Retreat Conclusion and Departure

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