He said, She said, God said:
An Enrichment Program for Spouses.
Do you feel like you and your spouse are at odds at times, that you are not understood by the other? This marriage enrichment program is designed to teach you better understanding of one another through brief talks and skill building sessions. You are called to have your covenant of love reflect the love God desires to shower upon us.
Here at IL RITIRO, the Franciscans live what St. Francis taught about following in the footprints of Jesus Christ.. You, too, can walk with Francis to Christ and be graced by God by attending a spiritually focused
workshop that is also practical at the beautiful IL RITIRO Retreat Center.
This retreat will focus on:
Deepening your Baptismal Faith in yourselves and your compassionate God.
Learning how to participate in God’s eternal loving conversation through communication skills.
Aligning your values with Gospel values through value clarification.
Understanding better the spirituality of the holiness of sex in the Sacrament of Marriage.
Developing your bond of love increases your ability to have greater intimacy with God.
Please recommend this workshop to anyone who you think would value a closer relationship in their marriage and with Jesus Christ . The cost is only $195.00 if you pre-register [$225 after September 9, 2011] starting 7 pm Friday evening September 16 through 1:00 pm Sunday September 18, 2011.
Here at IL RITIRO we highly value our relationship with Jesus Christ and encourage you to join us in our Franciscan Tradition. Your reward will be priceless as others attending this enrichment program have found. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A THERAPY GROUP.
“Fr. Maury’s ability to compliment spirituality with everyday couple interrelationships is inspiring and refreshing.”
Lupe & John B, China Grove TX
“The spiritual guidance that he gave us was very rewarding. Using Father's words: "Where but in the realm of marriage are we co-creators with God" describes the sacredness of the sacrament of marriage. Thank you, Father Maury for helping us understand the true meaning of marriage in love and faith.”
Delia and Rober Z., San Antonio, Tx.
“We have had our hearts and eyes opened to what God really wants from us as a couple. We have grown from being married "singles" to a marriage partnership with God as our "Captain".
Art & Kathy G., San Antonio, Texas"
To register, or to get further information, call 636 274-0554. Space is limited so please call right away to reserve your spot. If you have any questions, I encourage you to call me. You can reach me personally at: 636-285 1219.
Fr. Maury Smith, ofm, dmin, has spent six years as a marriage and family counselor and ten years as coordinator for the Unitas Marriage Preparation Program. This year his ordination class celebrates forty-five years as Franciscan Priests serving the spiritual needs of people. Some of his pastoral experiences are as a retreat director, summer faculty at the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University, novice director for Sacred Heart Province, spiritual director, director of a renewal program and a pastor.
You may contact him for additional information about this workshop. Email: maurysmsith37@gmail.com
PS Space is limited so call now to reserve your spot
We offer retreats for couples but no definite dates are assigned yet. If you would like to receive future dates when it is available please e-mail me at fr.paul.gallagher.ofm@gmail.com.