TLM Preached Spiritual Exercises for Men 2026

Prayer Makes the Man Better;
A Good Man Prays Better

Preached Retreat for Men
with Traditional Latin Mass – Nov. 20-22, 2026

Note: although the rooms show at capacity, we will allow commuters, please sign-up for the waitlist either way: if you are waiting for a room to open up, or if you want to commute from home.

Retreat starts Friday at 8:00pm, with an option to come early for 5:30pm low Mass and 6:15pm bring your own supper; Retreat ends Sunday with Noon lunch. (View or Download Sample TLM Schedule)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly invites all men to a preached “Spiritual Exercises” retreat with Traditional Latin Mass Nov. 20-22, 2026 for men.

Why prayer? Why now?
Prayer makes a man better, and a good man prays better. The two go hand in hand. As a man grows in virtue, his prayer deepens. As he grows in prayer, grace strengthens him to become the husband, father, son, and friend he is called to be. This retreat is a time to discover the one purpose of our lives: to praise, reverence, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ, and so save our souls.

This retreat leads you through the drama of Salvation History, from the Fall to our Redemption. Immersed in Scripture, you will be invited to encounter Jesus Christ as the answer to the problem of sin and evil in your life and in our world. Preached conferences, silence, Adoration and Confession, and the Traditional Latin Mass provide the framework for the weekend.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a sanctuary of prayer and recollection on a spacious acreage near Waverly. There are 50 single rooms, each with a private bath.

We want our retreats to be accessible to everyone, please consider an additional donation, or contact the Retreat House to inquire about financial assistance or if your parish pays part of the cost. If the retreat you’re interested in is full, contact us to be put on a waiting list. A few double rooms are available upon request. Airport transportation to/from LNK or OMA is also available upon request.

In-person at the Retreat House, retreats include meditations by the retreat master, the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, the Liturgy of the Hours and other devotions, extended opportunities for silence and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.