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SAINTS FOR ALL SEASONS MINI-RETREATS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH
Praying with Saint Lazarus of Bethany
Advent is a good time to step back from the business and busyness of the world and focus on our relationship with Jesus and all those we are called to love. Unfortunately, few among us are able to leave behind home, work, and family for a real retreat from the responsibilities of daily life. For this reason and for the fourth consecutive year, we offer our Saints for All Seasons Mini-Retreats.
Throughout his long and storied priestly ministry, Pope Francis (1936-2025), called us to learn about and pray with the saints. The Holy Father believed in his heart that the saints bring us closer to Christ, closer to the Church, and close to each other. He once said: “The saints are still here, not far from us; and their images [and relics] in our churches evoke the ‘cloud of witnesses’ that always surrounds us…The saints remind us that even in our lives, however weak and marked by sin, holiness can unfold.”
In this spirit of unfolding holiness, all are invited to join Father Jim and Brother Patrick for our final mini retreat of the year on Wednesday, December 17th beginning with Mass at 5:30pm in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church. After Mass, Brother Patrick will offer a reflection on the life and miracles of Saint Lazarus of Bethany, the Lord’s dear friend whom he raised from the dead and is venerated as a patron of the poor and the sick.
After Brother Patrick’s reflection, Father Jim will hear confessions (for those who feel called) during a period of silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This special evening of prayer and devotion will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and veneration of a relic of Saint Lazarus of Bethany. For more information, please contact Brother Patrick at brpatrick@assisiproject.com. Please join us! Bring a friend! All are invited! All are welcome! Saint Lazarus of Bethany, pray for us! May God bless you! May the Lord give you peace!
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Founded by Father Jim and Brother Patrick, the Assisi Project is a Fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit that is dedicated to helping believers of all ages to more faithfully live the Gospel of Christ in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare. In response to the pandemic, Father Jim asked Brother Patrick to look back on more than two decades of ministry as a catechist, spiritual director, and leader of retreats and pilgrimages; and to create a regular series of podcasts (audio recordings) as a way of continuing his adult faith formation ministry. As of this weekend, Brother Patrick (aka Cliff Garvey) has already created more than sixty podcasts and with more on the way! These podcasts are free and always available! Just click on the link below our library!
For more information about the Assisi Project, please contact Brother Patrick at brpatrick@assisiproject.com. Although our podcasts are always free and always available, all are welcome to support our ministries via PayPal or smile.amazon.com; or by sending a donation to the Assisi Project, Post Office Box 3158, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01931-3158. Thanks for listening! May the Lord give you peace! Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us! Saint Clare of Assisi, pray for us! Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us!
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THE ASSISI PROJECT
A FELLOWSHIP OF FRANCISCANS IN SPIRIT
INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY
Founded in 2007, the Assisi Project is a Fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit with members, friends, and followers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa. We are dedicated to helping Christian believers of all ages to more faithfully live the Gospel of Christ in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi. Members of the Assisi Project, ranging in age from 15 to 99, pray every day for those who ask for our prayers. If you would like our fellowship to pray for you or your special intention, please contact Brother Patrick at brpatrick@assisiproject.com. Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us! Saint Clare of Assisi, pray for us! Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us! May the Lord give you peace, now and always!
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THE ASSISI PROJECT
A FELLOWSHIP OF FRANCISCANS IN SPIRIT
PILGRIMAGE & PARISH RETREAT MINISTRY
Founded in 2007, the Assisi Project is a Fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit with members, friends, and followers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa. We are dedicated to helping Christian believers of all ages to more faithfully live the Gospel of Christ in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi. Our team of experienced spiritual directors are available for days of prayer and mission-retreats for your parish, fraternity, or organization. Recent offerings include:
- Joy & Power of the Rosary
- Joy & Suffering with Padre Pio
- Joy of the Gospel: The Vocation to Everyday Holiness
- Light & Darkness: Workshop on Spiritual Combat
- Little Flowers of Saint Francis & Pope Francis
- Living Scripture with Francis & Clare
- Mary, Mother of God & Mother of All People
- Prayer & Healing with the Children of Fatima
- Rebuilding the Church with Saint Francis of Assisi
- Sharing the Wisdom of Time with Pope Francis
Since our founding, the Assisi Project has led fourteen pilgrimages (to Assisi, Fatima & Lourdes, and the Holy Land); twelve weekend or week-long parish retreats or missions; and dozens of days of prayer for adult disciples of all ages. For more information about how we can help you and your community deepen its life of prayer and spirituality, please contact Brother Patrick at brpatrick@assisiproject.com. Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us! Saint Clare of Assisi, pray for us! Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us! May the Lord give you peace!
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION MINISTRY
Thomas Merton once wrote: “Spiritual direction is, in reality, nothing more than a way of leading us to see and obey the real director, the Holy Spirit, hidden in the depths of our soul.” In this spirit and in an effort to help adult disciples (in the Roman Catholic Church) grow closer to their Risen Lord in a confidential and supportive environment. Brother Patrick Garvey, the Assisi Project’s co-founder and spiritual director, is available for both individual and small-group spiritual direction on a regular or one-time only basis. For more information, please contact Brother Patrick at brpatricky@assisiproject.com. Saint Francis, pray for us! Saint Clare, pray for us! Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us! May the Lord give you peace!
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Founded in 2007, the Assisi Project is a Fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit with friends and followers throughout the world. We are dedicated to helping Christian believers of all ages more faithfully live the Gospel of Christ in the spirit of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi. The Assisi Project is a non-profit, tax exempt charitable organization. All are welcome to support our ministry via Pay Pal (see link below) or by mailing a tax-deductible donation to the Assisi Project, Post Office Box 3158, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01931-3158. The Assisi Project Podcast is Produced by the Assisi Project, Inc. Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. May the Lord give you peace!
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