"Turn away from sin and believe in the gospel." In the course of the liturgical year, the Church unfolds the entire mystery of Christ and celebrates His saving work. Lent is the privileged season for the members of the Church to prepare themselves for the annual renewal of their immersion into the person and mystery of Christ at Easter through their baptism. This retreat will focus on the main themes of the Lenten season in the liturgy bringing us to the brink of the Easter Triduum, the climax of the liturgical year. It will also offer practical ideas and suggestions for our personal observance in our families and homes. Join us as we ponder, reflect and share.

Cost:
$237.18 (single)
$219.82 (double)

(Includes program fee, a single room, meals and taxes)
If no bedrooms are available, call the 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.

Father James L. Secora, MDiv, MEd, from Ames, IA, is a priest of the Dubuque Archdiocese. Ordained in 1975, his ministerial assignments have included: high school teaching, instructor in permanent diaconate formation, chairperson of the archdiocese's worship commission, 33 years as parish pastor and presenter at various workshops. Fr. Jim is an Oblate of Christ the King Priory in Schuyler. 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, MA. Praying and reflecting with icons are essential components of his prayer and ministerial life.