2021 retreat schedule

- Retreats

We have several retreats that St. Clare's sets up. These are called “House Retreats”. They are in bold. You will find them listed below. Click on each event for more information and to register.

We also have “Contract Retreats” set up by other groups who have contracted with us and use our facilities. By clicking on the Retreat Tab, you can find and register for these retreats through their registration link, which can be found within their retreat description.
California COVID-19 guidelines
Unvaccinated people are required to wear a face covering while indoors.
It is not required but recommended that vaccinated people wear a face covering while indoors.

DECEMBER - Advent Retreats

3-5 Men’s & Women’s Silent Retreat: Fr. Jeffrey "Skip" Thompson, MSA - The Triple Advent of God: The Incarnation — Eucharist — and final Judgement.

"Christmas time is the best time to consider what St. Bernard of Clairvoix calls the 3 fold coming of Christ, the incarnation — the Eucharist — and His final Judgement of mankind. Consider that the Word Incarnate, the Creator of the universe, has given each of us our individual lives and knows each of us by name. God desires us to share personally in His glorious Presence, the “beatific vision,” but it is not automatic. We should not presume. We have this one lifetime to recognize and respond to His visitation and invitation to life with Him. This life is a time of decision. How have we responded to God in our lives thus far and how can we know Him better? Come retreat to give yourself the gift of a “holy timeout” to receive the Presence of God in your life. Semper Reformanda!"

To know more about Fr. "Skip", click the link below.
The Journey Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1HgGPNTtRU
10-12 Men’s & Women Semi-Silent Retreat – Fr. Jeffrey "Skip" Thompson, MSA - Christmas and the Incarnation. The Holy Trinity, the Holy Family and Yours.

In his profound study, The Theology of the Body, St. Pope John Paul II described the human family — a husband, wife and chlld — as the “icon of the Holy Trinity.” What a comparison! Each human family has its foibles — and the Holy Family had its challenges. But God’s grace is sufficient and his designs divine. Explore the religious uniqueness of the Christian faith in the doctrine of the Incarnation — and let Christmas receive a new depth. Give your soul some time to rejoice in Christ’s visitation and the divine destiny we receive in Him. Our retreat seeks to better understand why Jesus’ coming and his continued presence with us "until the end of the age" is cause for great “joy to the world!”

December 24-Jan. 1 St. Clare’s is Closed for Advent & Christmas

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2381 Laurel Glen Rd., Soquel, CA
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2021 retreat schedule