Lenten Retreat on the Seven Sorrows of Mary

Saturday, March 29, 10AM-5PM
St. Gregory the Great

Join us for a day of prayer, reflection, and art with a Lenten retreat on the Seven Sorrows of Mary, a beautiful devotion that originated in the 13th century. This devotion helps us to prepare for the Resurrection by meditating on Christ's life and passion through the eyes of His Blessed Mother, and by joining ourselves to Mary's suffering in order to be transformed in our faith.
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Altar mosaic from the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, National Shrine of St. Maximilan Kolbe
Participants in this retreat will:
  • learn about the history and spirituality of the devotion, including the vision of St. Bridget of Sweden and the apparition of Our Lady of Kibeho.
  • learn how to pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary.
  • have an opportunity for confession.
  • Paint an image of the seven sorrows medallion.
SCHEDULE

PART 1 | 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Spiritual conference and praying the Seven Sorrows Rosary followed by private prayer and confession in the church. with Fr. Thomas Czeck, OFM Conv.

LUNCH | 12-1 p.m.
A simple lunch of soup and bread will be provided. $10 suggested donation.

PART 2 | 1-5 p.m.
Art workshop with Sarah Crow (all skill-levels welcome). $40 suggested donation.
Participants are welcome to register for part or all of the retreat. Registration for lunch and part 2 required as space is limited. Register by filling out the form below. There is a suggested donation of $10 for lunch and $40 for the art workshop. Donations can be made online here or by check or cash on the day of the retreat.
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Fr. Thomas Czeck OFM Conv. is the National Spiritual Assistant for the Militia of the Immaculata. He lives at the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Libertyville, IL where he assists liturgically and offers retreats and days of recollection.
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Sarah Crow received her BFA in painting and minor in creative writing from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2013, and an MFA in painting from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in 2016. Sarah entered the Catholic Church in 2017 and seeks to use her talents to serve Mother Church. You can learn more about her work here.

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