Pope Francis was passionate about Christ and His Church; an advocate for peace and justice especially to the marginalized; and compassionate towards every person he met. Join Sr. Bobbi for a 3-part series which remembers Pope Francis by reflecting on his writing and papal documents.  

Benet House Retreat Center in the Quad Cities will offer a 5-Week Series: The Joy of Service, Inspiration from the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

Each week will delve into an area of service in the Life of Archbishop Sheen: Learning, Praying, Teaching, Suffering & Giving.

This 5-week series will examine how works of art interpreted and promoted the spiritual teachings of saints Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Ávila, and Thérèse of Lisieux. We will explore historical influences on female devotional experiences and discuss how artistic representations integrated the unique visions of these four female saints into broader Christian narratives. Suggested text is Vinita Hampton Wright’s "Set the World on Fire: A Personal Retreat with the Female Doctors of the Church."