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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Prepare healthy food.
To stay focused throughout the day, try to snack on healthier foods and have nutritious meals planned for lunch and dinner.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
March 14 - 16, 2025 Maturing in Prayer Virtual Retreat With Fr. Chris Kubat
April 4 - 6, 2025 Back to the Garden Women’s Retreat Virtual With Sarina Stokes and Fr. Cole Kennett
April 11 - 13, 2025 Compassion in the Passion Virtual Retreat With Fr. John Rooney

VIRTUAL LIFETIME RETREATS

Dates Name Leader  
Open Dates Following the Footsteps of St. Joseph with Msgr. Mark Huber (Sep 24, 2021)
Open Dates Personal Vocation & the Christian Woman with ENDOW (Oct 15, 2021)
Open Dates The ‘Dark Night’ of St Mother Teresa with Karl Millis
November 29, 2021 - January 1, 2031 Learning to Trust in God with Connie Rossini
January 20, 2022 - January 1, 2034 Spiritual Exercises with Fr. Owen Kearns, L.C. With Regnum Christi
March 4, 2022 - January 1, 2032 Inner Healing Prayer with Fr. Stephen Graeve
October 7, 2022 - January 1, 2032 Our Eucharistic Lord and Our Lady with Fr. Zachary, SOLT
December 8, 2022 - January 21, 2034 Spiritual Exercises with Fr. John Hopkins, LC With Regnum Christi
January 19, 2023 - January 1, 2033 Meet Me at the Well with Fr. Jason Smith, L.C. With Regnum Christi
March 31, 2023 - January 1, 2033 Following the Lord, Little by Little (Poco a Poco) with Fr. Innocent, C.F.R.
October 6, 2023 - January 21, 2034 Living His Life Abundantly with Johnnette Williams
November 3, 2023 - January 1, 2033 Inner Healing Prayer with Fr. Craig Doty
December 15, 2023 - January 1, 2033 Masses and Tears with Fr. Jay Buhman
January 18, 2024 - January 1, 2034 In the Loving Hands of God with Father Robert Presutti, LC With Regnum Christi
February 23, 2024 - January 1, 2034 Praying with Scripture with the Emmaus Institute
March 15, 2024 - January 1, 2034 Seven Sorrows of Mary with Fr. Harlan Waskowiak
August 9, 2024 - January 1, 2034 Unbound: Freedom in Christ with Fr. Gary Coulter
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2034 Recognizing the Devil’s Tactics (Discernment in C.S. Lewis) with Fr. Hazuka
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2034 Healing of Memories with Ian Butler
November 22, 2024 - January 1, 2034 Our Lady’s Promises and Protection (Scapular) with Fr. Elias Mary
January 31, 2025 - January 1, 2035 Unbound: Freedom in Christ with Fr. William Holoubek