A principal theme of St. Luke’s Gospel is mercy. 

This Lenten retreat will center itself around the Gospel’s most famous discourse on God’s mercy, The Parable of the Prodigal Son/Father (Ch. 15). A brief overview of the theme of divine mercy and St. Luke’s gospel will introduce our reflection. Brief consideration will be given to the Parable of the Barren Fig tree (Ch. 13) and The Encounter of Jesus with the Sinful Woman (Jn.8) as bookends to chapter 15 which are proclaimed on either side of the Parable of the Prodigal. Consideration will also be given to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a symbol of divine mercy. 

Cost:
$252.88 (Single)
$233.36 (Double)
(Includes program fee, guest room, meals and taxes)
If no bedrooms available, call retreat center to be put on a waiting list.

**If you are exempt from Nebraska state taxes, would like to arrive earlier or depart later, or opt out of meals, please contact us. Cancellation Policy: The total cost includes a program fee, which is non-refundable, but which can be used for future retreats.

Fr. Jim Secora, MEd

Rev. James L. Secora is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, now retired, living in Ames, IA. Ordained in 1975, Fr. Jim's ministerial assignments have included: full-time high school teaching; instructor in the archdiocese's permanent diaconate formation process; chairperson of the archdiocese's worship commission and master of liturgical ceremonies to the late Archbishop Daniel W. Kucera; thirty-three years as parish pastor and presenter at various workshops. Father Jim is also an Oblate of Christ the King Priory in Schuyler since 2010.  He holds a B.A. from Loras College, Dubuque, Ia.; M.Div. from St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, Md.; M.Ed. from Boston College, Newton, Mass.