Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center in Citrus Heights, CA is a ministry of the Passionists of Holy Cross Province.
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Father Joe Moons, CP, director at Christ the King Retreat Center, explains how unhurried listening, attentive hospitality, and a sacred space where retreatants minister to one another allow people to experience God's forgiving and loving presence.
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center celebrates a season of community gatherings, solar energy and a new outdoor space for prayer and fellowship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dedicated volunteers from two California parishes joined Christ the King’s grounds team to clear brush, remove dead trees, and restore the Labyrinth, supporting the beauty and spiritual life of the retreat space.
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.
Holy Cross Province participated in the 2026 SEEK Conference in Grapevine, Texas, last week alongside thousands of young adults gathered from across the country. Hosted by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), SEEK created space for honest conversations about faith, community and…
Teresa Gutiérrez de Donan reflects on the call to active hope: trusting in God's faithfulness, standing with vulnerable communities and embodying the Passionist mission of presence, compassion and solidarity.