Discernment – Praying with Jesus Through His Passion - A Silent Day Retreat

250 Oak Grove Ave,Menlo Park CA 94025

26 March, 2022

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Experience How Praying Through Our Lord's Passion Brings True Discernment On Saturday, March 26, we cordially invite you to a traditional silent retreat entitled "Discernment: Praying with Jesus Through His Passion." Brother Agapetos, a monk from Transfiguration Monastery in Ukiah who also assists spiritual development at St. Patrick's Seminary, will guide us in the morning meditations with Jesus' burning plea from prayer Psalm 22: "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" The conference will continue with reflections from Dr. Anthony Lilles, Academic Dean of St. Patrick's Seminary and University. The conference cost of $45.00 which includes continental breakfast, a simple lunch, Holy Mass at 4 p.m., and lots of quiet time for reflection. We gather at 8:30 a.m., first conference is at 9am, and conclude at 5 pm. This is the third of three day long silent retreats, that people may independently attend, leading to a 5 Night Silent Retreat May 1-7. Retreat Presenter Bios: Father Agapetos Born in San Francisco in 1951, at 5 years old, with his family, he went to Geneva, Switzerland. At the age of 18, he discovered in nearby France the “Monastic Family of Bethlehem” of whom he remains a monk. He is now residing permanently in the Ukrainian Catholic Monastery of the Transfiguration, north of Ukiah. Brother Agapetos is priest since 1993. He now comes regularly to St Patrick’s Seminary as one of the Spiritual Fathers. His specialty is the psalms. Dr. Anthony Lilles The academic dean of St. Patrick’s Seminary and University, Dr. Lilles grew up in Santa Cruz, CA and did his undergraduate studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He completed his graduate and doctoral studies at the Angelicum and is a specialist in Spiritual Theology. He has devoted his career to priestly formation and the spiritual renewal of the Church. Vallombrosa Center in Menlo Park is located on a ten-acre site that was originally the home of E.W. Hopkins, the nephew of Mark Hopkins.  The Hopkins home, known as the Old Mansion, was built during the Civil War period. Originally a simple wooden structure, it was later expanded and decorated with its distinctive Italianate touches.   The Vallombrosa Center is an ideal location for groups seeking a quiet and serene setting, with its beautiful grounds, comfortable accommodations, and friendly, helpful staff. It is also a gathering place for friends and neighbors to rest, to worship, to learn and grow.