The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe invites you to an afternoon of sacred music with a free organ recital performed by Samuel Backman, one of the most compelling organists and composers of his generation. Known for his virtuosity, musical intelligence, and expressive artistry, Samuel Backman brings to the organ repertoire that spans centuries, from […]
The faithful are invited to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on May 1 to celebrate 1st Class Feast of St. Joseph the Workman, patron of the Diocese of La Crosse. On this feast day, the Shrine’s founder, His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, will offer a Solemn Pontifical Mass at 11:00 am.
The faithful are invited to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on May 2 to participate in the May Crowning of Our Lady, which will take place during the 12:15 pm First Saturday Holy Mass.
Becoming One – Marriage Retreat
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Let Christ take your marriage even deeper! Join us at the Shrine in La Crosse, WI for a profound experience of love and union with your spouse and God. Mass celebrant: Cardinal Burke; retreat directors: Peter & Theresa Martin.
The Martins will share the newly rediscovered Rule of St. John Paul II as well as recently uncovered insights from his writings on the human person and conjugal spirituality in marriage – and how to become more united every day! What a blessed weekend this will be!
Retreat Schedule
Friday
5:00 – Doors Open (Culina Mariana Café)
5:30 – Welcome from the retreat team
5:45 – St. John Paul II’s Immeasurable Esteem for Marriage
6:30 – Couple Dialogue time
7:00 – Night Prayer
7:15 – 8:30 Wine & Cheese Social
Saturday
8:30 – Doors Open, refreshments (Crypt)
9:00 – Morning Prayer/ Welcome
9:15 – Becoming Unified: Awakening your Conjugal Spirituality
10:15 – Couple Dialogue time
11:00 – Reintegrating our Personhood: How St. John Paul II’s Rule Frees Us for Deeper Love
11:45 – Couple Dialogue Time
12:15 – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, celebrant Cardinal Burke
1:30 – Lunch
2:30 – Becoming Vulnerable, Forgiven
3:15 – Couple Prayer in Church & Adoration
4:00 – Be Not Afraid to Become who God Made You to Be!
4:20 – 4:30 Closing Prayer