Get away from the bustle of everyday life. Give your spouse the gift of time – to deepen your love in Christ. The natural beauty of the Shrine is the ideal place to retreat. You and your spouse will learn about St. John Paul II’s Rule for Marriage & experience the deep spiritual union, available in sacramental marriage!
Retreat Leaders: Peter & Theresa Martin. Mass Celebrant: Cardinal Burke.
“May each of us who come to know The Rule be faithful and courageous in spreading its message to all whom we meet!” – Raymond Leo Cardinal BURKE
Retreat Schedule
Friday
5:00 – Doors Open (Culina Mariana Café)
5:30 – Welcome from the retreat team
5:45 – St. John Paul II’s Unique Vision for Marriage
6:30 – Couple Dialogue time
7:00 – Night Prayer
7:15 – 8:30 Wine & Cheese Social with Cardinal Burke
Saturday
8:30 – Doors Open, refreshments (Crypt)
9:00 – Morning Prayer/ Welcome
9:15 – Your Marriage on Fire in Christ: the Power of Conjugal Spirituality
10:15 – Couple Dialogue time
11:00 – Unlocking Conjugal Spirituality with St. John Paul II’s Rule
11:45 – Couple Dialogue Time
12:15 – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, celebrant Cardinal Burke
1:00 – Lunch
1:45 – Forgiveness & Vulnerability
2:30 – Couple Prayer in Church & Adoration
3:30 – Divine Mercy Chaplet (Crypt)
3:45 – Be not Afraid to Change the World!
4:20 – 4:30 Closing Prayer
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Meet Peter & Theresa Martin:
Peter and Theresa have been married 23 years, and both have graduate degrees in Theology. Peter works for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Theresa is the Executive Director of the WCI. Their book The Rule: St. John Paul II’s Rule for a Joy-filled Marriage of Divine Love has been endorsed by Cardinal Burke, Prof. Stanislaw Grygiel, George Weigel, Christopher West, and many others!
Why Come to a Marriage Retreat?
Hear what other couples have said about this retreat:
“This retreat was such an amazing gift for us!”
“This was the most powerful retreat I have ever attended.”
“The adoration couple prayer really brought healing to our marriage.”
“a wonderful experience!”