Retreats

Upcoming Events

Learning Discernment
from St. Ignatius of Loyola

Talk for young adults

Sunday, March 2.  St. Mark’s Parish

with Fr. Andrew Laguna, SJ and Fr. Edmund Lo, SJ.

4:30pm mass

5:30pm dinner

6:00pm Talk: Learning Discernment

In this talk, Fr. Edmund and Fr. Andrew will share some of the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola regarding how to become more aware of God’s will for one’s life, a process known as discernment. This knowledge is a gift to the Church and is especially helpful for young people making life decisions like careers, marriage, religious vocation, etc. .

To give us an idea of who is coming, and dinner numbers, please register here

Parish Retreat

"Were Not our Hearts Burning?" -
 Walking Forward in Hope with the Risen Christ

- with Fr. Andrew Laguna, SJ

Saturday, March 1, 9 am – 12 pm followed by a light lunch

Register with the Parish Office.

Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo

** RETREAT POSTPONED ** (originally scheduled for Jan 17-19).
New date will be decided soon

How is God calling you now at this stage in your life? Are you seeking spiritual nourishment? Perhaps you are a pastor, a spiritual director, or a ministry leader looking to refill your well? Perhaps you are in a period of discernment, seeking the next steps on your journey. Perhaps you would like some quiet time to spend with God. Perhaps you are seeking rest and restoration. Perhaps it’s time to book your annual retreat. We invite you to discern God’s invitation to you through the tools of the spirituality of Ignatius of Loyola. Learning to discern gives us clarity and freedom in our spiritual journey and in life. 
 
This weekend retreat will offer inspiring inputs, periods of silence for personal prayer, small group spiritual conversation, and optional individual spiritual direction. We will engage art, music, poetry, scripture, film, and time in nature. 
 
The Bethlehem Centre is offering new ways to make retreats more affordable: with payment plans, shared accommodations (bring a friend, sister, or partner), commuting rates, and some programs that are subject to early bird discounts. Plus, now there is a high-speed ferry from downtown Vancouver to downtown Nanaimo and a 10% discount on A/C taxis from the ferry to the centre.
 

Save the Date!

- Longing for the Lord Easter Season Retreat,

Sat May 24, 2025, 9 am – 12 pm, St. Mark’s Parish, Vancouver

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