7 Signs You Might Need a Spiritual Retreat
Discover seven signs it may be time to step away from the busyness of everyday life and make space for rest, prayer and a deeper encounter with God.
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center (el Centro de Retiros Pasionista Mater Dolorosa) en Sierra Madre, California, es un ministerio de los Pasionistas de la Provincia de la Santa Cruz.
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The Grace of Retreat Ministry
Fr. Mike Higgins, CP, reflects on the importance of retreat ministry as a place where the Passionists welcome people into prayer, help them encounter God in the realities of their lives and create space to listen.
A New Retreat Season Begins: Making Space for God
As a new retreat season begins, the Passionists continue a centuries-old tradition of offering welcoming spaces where people can step away, encounter God and find renewal through prayer, reflection and the memory of Christ’s Passion.
Celebrating 100 Years of Retreats at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
The first retreat at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center was preached in 1926 beneath the shade of the beloved "old rubber tree," a Moreton Bay Fig that still stands on the property today. That first gathering in 1926 marked the beginning of a ministry that has transformed countless lives.
Sacred Spaces for Healing, Rest and Renewal
During Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded that caring for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being is not a luxury — it is sacred work.
Walking the Passion, Renewed in Hope
Fresh from a young adult retreat, Mater Dolorosa welcomed pilgrims back for a deeply meaningful Good Friday after the devastation of the Eaton wildfire.
Blessing a Bright Step Forward at Mater Dolorosa
Although the project isn’t quite finished yet, a group of supporters gathered last week to dedicate and bless the large solar installation at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center! The construction team have finished all of the outside work and are…
Retreat Ministry: A Sacred Tradition of Prayer, Solitude and Renewal
Passionist Retreat Centers invite people to step away from daily life and enter a space of prayer, quiet and renewal, continuing a tradition that began with St. Paul of the Cross in 1740.
Rising with Hope: One Year After the Eaton Fire at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center
The year since the Eaton Fire has reminded us that the Cross is not foolishness, but the wisdom of God revealed in each moment to those who have eyes to see and hearts open to grace.
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center Breaks Ground on Solar Project
This fall, Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center broke ground on their exciting solar power project.