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2019‐2020 Retreat Season
Holy Name
Passionist Retreat CenterStanding on Holy Ground: The Call to Holiness in Today’s World.
The theme for the 2019-2020 retreat season is: Standing on Holy Ground: The Call to
Holiness in Today’s World.
“The Lord Jesus, the divine Teacher and Model of all perfection, preached holiness of
life to each and every one of His disciples of every condition… ‘Be you therefore per-
fect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect.’” (Lumen Gentium V 40)
Can anyone deny that we, as Christians—perhaps now more than in any other time in
history—are urged to live our vocation to holiness?
Come and join us on ’holy ground’ as we prayerfully explore what it means to be holy
in today’s world.
‘Be you therefore perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect.’
Trans iguration (Cell 6) 1440‐42 Convento di San Marco, Florence
by Fra Angelico
(front cover image)
In this fresco Christ stands on a rock, prefiguring his rising from the tomb. His arms are
outstretched and in this He also foreshadows his own crucifixion. He is voluminously
clad in a sculptural mass of glowing white robe, and encircling Him is a radiant white
mandorla. His forward gaze does not directly engage the eye of the spectator. At the
base of the rock three of the Apostles crouch in awed positions, but they maintain the
curious contemplative detachment from the drama of the scene which is the hallmark of
this fresco cycle.
At the edge of the fresco, on either side, stand the Virgin and St Dominic in positions
indicative of prayer, stern and unresponsive to events around them. The heads of Moses
and Elias appear beneath the arms of Christ; they are introduced as detached symbols to
aid meditation. There is no attempt to create any more than the bare essentials of picture
space; this particular spur to devotion required no more. For Angelico, too elaborate a
spatial framework as much as excessive use of colour, decoration, or narrative, could
detract from the picture's power.
-Description taken from www.wga.hu
2MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RETREAT EXPERIENCE
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RETREAT EXPERIENCE
Before Saturday evening Adoration, prepare yourself by reading
Revelation 6:1–10, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Then I watched while the Lamb broke open the first of the seven seals, and I heard one
of the four living creatures cry out in a voice like thunder, “Come forward.” I looked,
and there was a white horse, and its rider had a bow. He was given a crown, and he
rode forth victorious to further his victories.
When he broke open the second seal, I heard the second living creature cry out, “Come
forward.” Another horse came out, a red one. Its rider was given power to take peace
away from the earth, so that people would slaughter one another. And he was given a
huge sword.
When he broke open the third seal, I heard the third living creature cry out, “Come for-
ward.” I looked, and there was a black horse, and its rider held a scale in his hand. I
heard what seemed to be a voice in the midst of the four living creatures. It said, “A ra-
tion of wheat costs a day’s pay, and three rations of barley cost a day’s pay. But do not
damage the olive oil or the wine.”
When he broke open the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature cry
out, “Come forward.” I looked, and there was a pale green horse. Its rider was named
Death, and Hades accompanied him. They were given authority over a quarter of the
earth, to kill with sword, famine, and plague, and by means of the beasts of the earth.
When he broke open the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had
been slaughtered because of the witness they bore to the word of God. They cried out in
a loud voice, “How long will it be, holy and true master, before you sit in judgment and
avenge our blood on the inhabitants of the earth?”
Praying on Holy Ground – the chapel, Stations, gardens, labyrinth, and courtyard. The
gardens are one of the most peaceful places to say a rosary, meditatively focusing on
each mystery, or to meditate on where the Holy Spirit is leading you. On retreat separate
yourself from the outside world.
Unload your burdens at the Saturday Reconciliation service. Pray for the Holy Spirit to
guide you in your confession.
3 Before beginning, ask Our Lord to open your heart and for the graces necessary to
allow for a more fruitful retreat.
Be attentive to the talks and embrace silence whenever you can. Ask God to provide
you with the graces you need during this retreat.
Eliminate the use of email, texts, and smart phones. While on retreat, allow yourself
to be immersed in Christ’s presence. Give yourself the opportunity to hear God’s
call. Use this time to be with God and to deepen your friendship with Him. Too of-
ten, we are overwhelmed with sensory distractions and can't hear the voice of God.
So turn off your cell phone and unplug your self fr om all cyber -communication.
God wants your attention. Ever yone else can wait.
Since the Holy Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ, attend
Mass and receive Holy Communion daily while on retreat. Participate in Exposition
and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament by spending time in silent conversation
in His Holy presence.
A retreat is all about seeking, finding and loving Christ. As you spend time in silent
reflection and a deep and searching examination of conscience, the Holy Spirit will
prompt you to confess your sins to a priest. Often, a yearly retreat provides special
graces to make a deeper examination of conscience, which moves the soul to more
profound contrition; renounce pride, envy, lust and jealousy, and open your soul to
the redeeming graces of Christ. For true and lasting spiritual progress, express heart-
felt contrition, and confess your sins to a priest.
During your retreat, take time to pray the Rosary, meditating deeply upon each mys-
tery. If possible, take a long walk while praying the Rosary, as you reflect on the ex-
ample of the Blessed Mother.
Despite a certain unavoidable focus on self, remember to pray for friends, family,
and those most in need. Pray for those you want to invite and whom you will share
your experience with.
Start thinking of everyone you want to bring next year. Ask them with enough time
and the dates to put a retreat at Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center on their sched-
ules. Perhaps, why not encourage them to bring their friends as well?
4The Way of Darkness (Sin):
The Seven Capital Sins
Sins Against
the Theological Virtues
Being an Accessory
to Another’s Sin
Sins Crying to Heaven
The Works of the Flesh (Gal. 5:19‐21)
5The Way of Light (Holiness):
The Seven Capital Virtues
PATH TO HOLINESS
The Theological Virtues The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel,
Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety,
The Cardinal Virtues and Fear of the Lord
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit
The Corporal Works of Mercy (Gal. 5:22‐23)
Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience,
Kindness, Goodness, Generosity,
Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty,
Self-Control and Chastity
The Spiritual Works of Mercy
To admonish the sinner, instruct Three Eminent Good Works to
the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, Overcome our Sinfulness
comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs
patiently, forgive all injuries and pray Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving
for the living and the dead
6The Beatitudes
The Ten Commandments
I.
The Two Greatest Commandments
I.
II.
7EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE
Am I trying to include God (the Holy Spirit) in all of my life’s decisions?
Am I proud to be a Catholic and stand up for what our church teaches?
Do I try to give God some time every day by taking time for prayer?
Is Sunday Mass a top priority in my life and in my family’s life?
Do I keep Sunday as a day of rest, recreation and prayer?
Do I respect my parents and give them a fair amount of time to show them my love?
Am I careful never to let an evil word pass my lips and always speak words that will
help others?
Do I always use God’s holy name with respect when alone or with others?
Am I keeping up with educating my children and myself about the teachings of the
Bible and the Church?
Do I do a full day’s work in return for a full day’s wage?
Have I been impatient, angry, envious, unkind, arrogant, jealous, revengeful, or
hateful to others?
Have I given bad example to the members of my family, parish, or co-workers by
my words or actions?
Do I avoid gossip?
Am I avoiding prejudicial slurs about other nationalities?
Do I keep off of evil websites?
EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE
Am I taking care of my physical well-being by proper diet and self-control in the
consumption of food and drink?
Do I respect my body and the bodies of all other human beings (male and female)
because they are creations of God?
Am I obeying the church’s teaching on birth control?
Do I budget and plan the fair use of my financial resources for the good of my
family, church and society?
Do I keep information about others confidential that is personal and sensitive?
Do I prepare properly for Holy Communion?
Am I trying to help out at my parish without neglecting my other important duties?
Do I vote in accordance with the church in regard to marriage, human life, justice
and care of the poor?
How much am I concerned about keeping up with others?
Do I try to leave a good example for my children and others by living a simple life;
not giving in to the want of unnecessary material goods?
Am I trying to get by with less rather than wanting more?
When I think of holiness, do I realize that everything is a gift from God?
Am I aware that God loves me more than I will ever know?
8Reflections as You Begin Your Retreat
St. Paul of the Cross, founder of the Passionist Community, invited all people to strive
for holiness, to ponder the self-giving love of Jesus on the Cross. How are you seeking
holiness in the midst of today’s world? What areas of weakness might you need to ask
God for the grace to overcome? What has brought you on retreat this weekend? What do
you hope to gain during this time with God?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Albrecht Durer (c. 1497–98) Revelation 6:1-10
9Thoughts of St. Paul of the Cross on Holiness
FOUR HORSEMEN
Summary of Christian Perfection
PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST - “The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the shortest
way to perfection. The life of Christ was but a continuous cross. God confers a great
honor on us when He calls us to walk the same path as His only Son. If you correspond
to the designs of God, He will make a saint of you. Be generous, and remember that we
ought to walk in the footsteps of Jesus crucified. The servant of God who is not cruci-
fied with Jesus Christ, what is he? He is unworthy of divine contemplation who has not
fought and conquered some great temptation. God has suffered much for me; ought I not
suffer something for Him?”
THE EUCHARIST - “Holy Communion is the most efficacious means of uniting the
soul to God. The best preparation for the divine banquet is to keep ourselves well puri-
fied, and to watch over our tongue, which is the first member that touches the sacred
ST PAUL OF THE CROSS ON HOLINESSS
Host. On the day that we receive Holy Communion we should endeavor to keep our
hearts as living tabernacles of our Eucharistic Jesus, and then visit Him often with acts
of adoration, love, and gratitude; this is what divine love will teach us. When a prince
sends one of his ministers to a distant country, he provides him with all that is necessary
for safely reaching his destination: the Lord, my God and my Father, has given me, as
my viaticum (food for the journey), His only Son.”
PRAYER - “Prayer is the sure way that leads to holiness. Alas! we easily enter on the
road to perdition when we neglect prayer. The prayer which humbles the soul, which
inflames her with love and excites her to the practice of virtue, is never subject to illu-
sion. In prayer the soul is united to God through love, He who, on account of the duties
of his state of life, cannot devote much time to prayer, need not be troubled; the exact
fulfilment of his duties, with a pure intention, having only God in view, is an excellent
prayer.”
THE PRESENCE OF GOD - “By habitually thinking of the presence of God, we suc-
ceed in praying twenty-four hours a day. The continual remembrance of the presence of
God engenders in the soul a divine state.”
SIN - “How can we sin with the cross of Jesus before our eyes!”
Saint Paul of the Cross, Flowers of the Passion. (pgs. 191-194)
10The Grand Silence
Here is what silence truly is:
to let the Lord utter within us a word which is equal to Himself.
“Seek a convenient time to search your own conscience, meditating on the benefits
of God. If you will withdraw from unnecessary talk and useless running about and
listening to the latest gossip, you will find the time to occupy yourself in devout
meditation. In silence and stillness the devout soul advances and learns the hidden
truths of Scripture.”
Excerpt from Chapter 20 of The Imitation of Christ by Kempis
“That’s not to say that there aren’t rough times on retreat. With so much time
alone, there is ample opportunity to focus on personal failures, to get caught up in
guilt or even self-pity. Peace, trust, hope, and humor—especially humor—are
God’s call signs; feelings of unworthiness or shame are dead ends.”
Bryan Cones (UScatholic.org)
The Grand Silence begins at Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel on Saturday night.
You are encouraged to limit your talking solely to necessary speech, such as speak-
ing to a Staff member if you are in need of something.
Silence can be challenging for some people at the beginning of their first retreat.
Because it is a new and unfamiliar experience, retreat silence can be confusing.
This is especially true when a person’s primary associations with silence are
uncomfortable, for example, when his or her only experience of social silence is
interpersonal discomfort, loneliness, or exclusion.
Most people, however, come to cherish the silence. Even those who were intimidat-
ed by it in the beginning often find such peace in the silence that they are reluctant
to give it up at the end. As people become aware of its richness, they come to look
forward to silence rather than fear it.
(excerpts from Gil Fronsdal)
We invite you to experience The Grand Silence with an open heart and mind to
God’s Presence in the “light, silent sound” (1 Kings 19:12), and to bring this same
stillness into your home and family after the retreat.
11Notes and Reflections
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12MEET OUR CATHOLIC RETREAT STAFF
Fr. Joseph Barbieri, C.P.
Fr. Joe is the eldest of two children, born in Toronto, Canada
of Italian parents. Originally ordained a priest for the Archdio-
cese of Toronto, after a brief stint as an associate pastor, he
was sent to Rome for further studies. He served in the
diplomatic service of the Holy See for a period of about ten
years in Angola, Colombia, Senegal, Bulgaria, Poland and
finally in the Vatican. Feeling deeply drawn by the Crucified
Christ to serve Him as a Passionist, Fr. Joe joined the
Congregation while in Italy and professed first vows in 2006.
In 2010 he was invited by the Archdiocese of Galveston-
Houston to serve at St. Mary’s Seminary as Director of
Spiritual Formation. As his contract with the Archdiocese was
coming to term, Fr. Barbieri was invited by Holy Cross
Province to succeed Fr. Joe Moons as Retreat Director of
Holy Name Retreat Center. Fr. Barbieri served as Retreat Director from July 1, 2014 to
July 1, 2018, and now serves as the Director of Ministry.
Kate Mims
Kate and her late husband, Deacon Mike Mims, arrived in
Houston in 1997 by way of California and then Australia where
they lived for six years. Kate was an education (and volleyball)
Major at Cal State Fullerton. In 1984 she married her husband,
Deacon Mike, who passed away in January 2015 in a tragic ac-
cident. She has four sons (three by birth and one by covenant)
and eleven beautiful grandchildren. Kate studied alongside her
husband at St. Mary’s Seminary for four years culminating in
his ordination to the diaconate in 2007. Having been blessed
with this amazing education, Kate strives to share it with others
around her. Kate is absolutely certain that what Socrates said
about the world is true concerning her Catholic faith, “The
more you learn the less you know.”
13MEET OUR CATHOLIC RETREAT STAFF
Lori Kananen, LMC
Lori Kananen is the Lay Pastoral Associate at
Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center. In 2017, she
completed a graduate program in Spiritual Theology
from the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation. She
received her certification as a Spiritual Director through
The Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence School
of Spirituality (Clearwater, Florida) in association with
the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Lori offers
spiritual direction based upon the spirituality of St.
Ignatius of Loyola. She currently resides in Spring with
her family. As a Lay Missionary of Charity, Lori strives
to adhere to this way of life and to share the gifts she
has been given.
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UPCOMING EVENTS 2020—2021
Catholic Women’s Catholic Men’s Silent Retreat
Retreats Retreats July 16-18, 2021
October 16-18, 2020 October 23-25, 2020
December 4-6, 2020 October 30-Nov 1, 2020
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