Resting with the Good Shepherd Retreat

Monday, April 29 –Thursday, May 2 2024

Sacred Heart Retreat House, 920 East Alhambra Road, Alhambra, California

An Invitation to Rest with the Good Shepherd

Your vocation is needed in today’s world more than ever—we need good shepherds who care for the flock and holy religious who can lead the Church into deeper union with Christ.

At the same time, the stressors and strains of the modern world often mean that your health and well-being come at the expense of your ministry. This tends to manifest itself in symptoms like burnout, sleeplessness, a lack of energy, addiction to productivity, anxiety, and loneliness. 

At Reform, we believe there is a better way. We invite you to join us on retreat to experience the abundant life Christ desires for each of us. We know that we can only give what we ourselves have. If you wish to give Christ’s healing and wholeness to others, you must first have it yourself. 

Throughout the retreat, you will learn how to support the health of your body and soul through our Nine Wellness Pillars and increase your capacity for the Lord and others. By tending to your own healing, you can help heal the Body of Christ. 

We invite you to reclaim your well-being in, with, and through Christ and encounter the Good Shepherd's pursuit of your healing and wholeness.

“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.”

— John 10:10

What to expect:

Daily sacraments: Holy Mass, confession

Extended opportunities for silence, rest, and prayer

Daily Eucharistic Adoration

Four-day, three-night stay (private room & bathroom)

Healthy nourishment with delicious, gluten-free meals 

**For those with allergy concerns, please note that cross contamination may still be a possibility at the retreat location. 

Daily conferences led by Jackie, Dr. Bridget, and Fr. Barry Braum

Opportunities to move and relax in nature

Pray and connect with the community

Resting with the Good Shepherd Retreat

We invite you to join Jackie, Dr. Bridget, and Fr. Barry Braum for a four-day, three-night retreat exclusively for priests, religious brothers, and seminarians. Together, we will encounter Christ in the sacraments, learn to care for our bodies and souls, and allow the Good Shepherd to lead us to new life in Him. 

We recommend registering as soon as possible as space is limited.

Retreat Cost - $600

FAQs

  • We welcome all priests, religious brothers, and seminarians to attend the retreat.

  • We have spots available for 65 participants.

  • We will nourish our bodies, minds, and souls through Scripture, silence, and stillness while taking time to pray, rest, and reflect. We will celebrate daily Mass, pray in adoration, explore nature, and more! The specific activities for each day will be shared upon arrival.

  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) or Los Angeles Airport (LAX) *Please note, that transportation from the airport is not provided.

  • We ask that you arrive at the retreat center by 4pm on Monday, April 29, 2024. You can depart from the retreat center after lunch at X.

  • All meals and snacks will include gluten-free options. You are welcome to bring additional snacks or alternative food options as needed. If you have allergy concerns, please note that cross contamination may still be a possibility at the retreat location.

  • Everyone will have their own room. Private bathrooms are available on a first come basis.

  • Yes, free parking is available at the retreat house.

  • We recommend packing a Bible, comfortable clothes and shoes, a reusable water bottle, Mass attire, a journal, rosaries/prayer resources, and an open heart. Towels, sheets, and a pillow will be provided. Please pack simply and bring your toiletries.

  • Spiritual direction will not be available, however, there will be extended time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

“The purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify men, to build up the Body of Christ and, finally, to give worship to God. Because they are signs they also instruct. They not only presuppose faith, but by words and objects they also nourish, strengthen, and express it.”

CCC 1123