VIRTUAL RETREATS
Sometimes attending a retreat in-person does not fit your schedule or life circumstances at that point. In these instances, invited to immerse yourself into the retreat experience as much as possible in the comfort of your own home. Please see below for suggestions on how to make this a spiritually fruitful encounter with our Lord.
AFTER YOU CHOOSE YOUR RETREAT
After you have chosen and registered for your virtual retreat with Our Lady of Good Counsel, make sure to put the dates on your calendar, arrange childcare if needed, and find an appropriate place in your home or nearby to have your retreat. Get a pair of good headphones if necessary.
If you have not yet registered for a retreat, you can see all that we are currently offering by clicking the button below.
If you have not yet registered for a retreat, you can see all that we are currently offering by clicking the button below.
HOW TO PREPARE
Even though this retreat will be made from your home, it is important to remember to make the appropriate preparations in your space to ensure that you have the best retreat experience possible.
Create a holy space.
Find a comfortable place in your home with good wi-fi and surround yourself with holy objects, such as a crucifix, icon, or candle.
Find something to read.
In advance, pick out a good book for spiritual reading to dive into during the retreat. Keep a bible, journal, and pen ready to take notes.
Prepare healthy food.
To stay focused throughout the day, try to snack on healthier foods and have nutritious meals planned for lunch and dinner.
Dress for the day.
Wear clothes that are comfortable and are best for the temperature that you will be in during the retreat.
DURING YOUR RETREAT
Here are some tips for the day of your retreat that we recommend doing to get the most out of your day and to enter more fully in a prayerful and contemplative spirit.
Eliminate distractions.
Turn your phone off, or keep it on airplane mode if using it to watch the retreat. Turn off all pop-ups so they won’t disturb you.
Unpack the talks.
After each talk, make sure you take some time to reflect on what you just heard. Take notes in a journal with any insights or important quotes.
Use time to pray.
In between sessions, choose devotions like the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, or Stations of the Cross. Read your Bible throughout the day.
Visit the Sacrament.
Plan to visit the Blessed Sacrament sometime during the day at a nearby church for a Holy Hour, Communion, and Confession if possible.
If you miss any of your scheduled talks, you can find them on recorded on our YouTube channel.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL RETREATS
| Dates | Name | Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7 - 9, 2025 | Flame of Love Virtual Retreat | With Jill Metz - US National Director, Flame of Love and Lori Brown, Midwest and North Regional Director Flame of Love | View Details |
| March 14 - 16, 2025 | Maturing in Prayer Virtual Retreat | With Fr. Chris Kubat | View Details |
| April 4 - 6, 2025 | Back to the Garden Women’s Retreat Virtual | With Sarina Stokes and Fr. Cole Kennett | View Details |
| April 11 - 13, 2025 | Compassion in the Passion Virtual Retreat | With Fr. John Rooney | View Details |
VIRTUAL LIFETIME RETREATS
| Dates | Name | Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Dates | Living as an Apostle with Fr. Jason Brooks, LC (Jan 2035) | With Regnum Christi | View Details |
| Open Dates | Masses and Tears with Fr. Jay Buhman (Dec 2023) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Seven Sorrows of Mary with Fr. Harlan Waskowiak (Mar 2024) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Recognizing the Devil’s Tactics (Discernment in C.S. Lewis) with Fr. Hazuka (Nov 2024) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Healing of Memories with Ian Butler (Nov 2024) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Our Lady’s Promises and Protection (Scapular) with Fr. Elias Mary (Nov 2024) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Following the Footsteps of St. Joseph with Msgr. Mark Huber (Sept 2021) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Personal Vocation & the Christian Woman with ENDOW (Oct 2021) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Our Eucharistic Lord and Our Lady with Fr. Zachary, SOLT (Oct 2022) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Following the Lord (Poco a Poco) with Fr. Innocent, C.F.R. (Mar 2023) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | The ‘Dark Night’ of St Mother Teresa with Karl Millis (Oct 2021) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Inner Healing Prayer with Fr. Craig Doty (Nov 2023) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Learning to Trust in God with Connie Rossini (Nov 2021) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Praying with Scripture with the Emmaus Institute (Feb 2024) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Awaiting Emmanuel: O Antiphons with the Emmaus Institute (Dec 2021) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Spiritual Exercises with Fr. Owen Kearns, L.C. (Jan 2022) | With Regnum Christi | View Details |
| Open Dates | Unbound: Freedom in Christ with Fr. Gary Coulter (Aug 2024) | With Fr. Gary Coulter | View Details |
| Open Dates | Unbound: Freedom in Christ with Fr. William Holoubek (Jan 2025) | With Fr. William Holoubek | View Details |
| Open Dates | Setting the Captives Free with Dan & Stephanie Burke (Feb 2022) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Inner Healing Prayer with Fr. Stephen Graeve (Mar 2022) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | No Greater Love with Jack & Johnnette Williams (Mar 2022) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Meet Me at the Well with Fr. Jason Smith, L.C. (Jan 2023) | With Regnum Christi | View Details |
| Open Dates | Spiritual Exercises with Fr. John Hopkins, LC (Dec 2022) | With Regnum Christi | View Details |
| Open Dates | Priest, Prophet, King – Orphan, Stranger, Widow with Fr. Adam Sughroue (Aug 2023) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement with Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM (Sep 2023) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | Living His Life Abundantly with Johnnette Williams (Oct 2023) | View Details | |
| Open Dates | In the Loving Hands of God with Father Robert Presutti, LC (Jan 2024) | With Regnum Christi | View Details |