Welcome to Anima Christi Retreats! Previously, this website hosted information about men's, women's, and couples' retreats led by Father Dan Leary, a Catholic Priest in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. However, as of July 8, 2020, Father Dan has been appointed Chaplain for the Sisters of Mary, a religious order founded by Venerable Father Aloysius Schwartz, a native of the DC area (www.WorldVillages.org).
As we move forward, we plan to use this website as a source of information about the Sisters of Mary and the work they do in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, Tanzania, Philippines, and So. Korea, and also as a resource for audio recordings of Father Dan's "live" retreats (2012 - 2023) (see menu above). Father Dan will be in the States at least two times per year for the Malvern Pennsylvania Retreats (Men: Spring; Women: Fall). Save the dates for these retreats in 2023: Men's Retreat: March 3-5, and Women's Retreat: October 6-8!
See our WHAT'S NEW page for the latest details.
NEW! MALVERN MEN'S RETREAT: March 3-5, 2023 with Father Larry Swink and Father Dan Leary
To be held at the Malvern Retreat House, Malvern PA
For those who need to make flight arrangements ... the retreat begins with check-in from 4:30-6:30PM on Friday, March 3rd. Dinner on Friday night will be at 6:30PM (Welcoming in Dining Hall at 6:15PM). The retreat will end by Noon on Sunday, March 5th. (Mass at 10:30AM)
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Join the VIRGIN OF THE POOR SOCIETY through World Villages The Virgin of the Poor Society is a team of spiritual benefactors dedicated to serving the poor through prayer, reflection, and celebration. Their founder, Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, had a great devotion to the Virgin of the Poor, and they strive to maintain such faithfulness in their everyday lives. Please visit the link below to watch a one minute video-invitation from Father Dan and learn more about the Our Lady of the Poor, the Society, and the spiritual commitments and benefits! This link will take you to the World Villages website. |
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PADRE PIO ON THE BATTLE OF PRAYER
by Kathleen Beckman (for Catholic Exchange)
LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT?
SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS IN HAITI!
PeaceCYCLE, LLC, Port au Prince, Haiti
(www.PeaceCYCLE.com)
Changing Lives Through:
Empowerment
Environmental Education &
Employment
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SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS IN HAITI!
PeaceCYCLE, LLC, Port au Prince, Haiti
(www.PeaceCYCLE.com)
Changing Lives Through:
Empowerment
Environmental Education &
Employment
Tote Bags made BY HAND by employees of PeaceCYCLE.
Please watch this very inspirational video below …
E-mail admin@animachristiretreats.org if you are interested in purchasing any of the PeaceCYCLE items.
THE UNFINISHED SYMPHONY
EWTN recently broadcast a Documentary on the life and work of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, as well as the accompanying interview with Tom and Glory Sullivan and Sr. Margie Cheong, SM, who were at St. Andrew Apostle in September 2017 for a Mass in Father Al's memory, hosted by World Villages for Children and the Sisters of Mary.
As many of you know, Father Al grew up in the Archdiocese of Washington, attending Holy Name parish in Washington, before going on to become a missionary priest. He traveled across the world to found what would become a network of Villages for Children, called Girlstowns and Boystowns, which provide Catholic educational and job-training programs to break the cycle of poverty in impoverished areas. After a lifetime of serving the poor, Father Al died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on March 16, 1992. He was declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2015.
As many of you know, Father Al grew up in the Archdiocese of Washington, attending Holy Name parish in Washington, before going on to become a missionary priest. He traveled across the world to found what would become a network of Villages for Children, called Girlstowns and Boystowns, which provide Catholic educational and job-training programs to break the cycle of poverty in impoverished areas. After a lifetime of serving the poor, Father Al died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on March 16, 1992. He was declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2015.
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(LEFT) Interview with Tom and Glory Sullivan and Sr. Margie, SM
(RIGHT) Documentary: The Unfinished Symphony |
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Spiritual Discernment - Primer
source: www.IgnatianSpirituality.com 
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Unite with us in prayer for the Catholic Priesthood of Jesus Christ through our IPP website:
O, God, You have asked us to pray for vocations;
that there might be young men and women
willing to give their lives for the sake of souls.
Hear our prayer and the prayers of your Church
and send us good and holy priests and religious.
We offer you this day, all we shall think, do or say for this intention,
through Christ, Our Lord,
Amen.
that there might be young men and women
willing to give their lives for the sake of souls.
Hear our prayer and the prayers of your Church
and send us good and holy priests and religious.
We offer you this day, all we shall think, do or say for this intention,
through Christ, Our Lord,
Amen.
The Holy Father's Prayer Intention
for the Month of November ...
Children Who Suffer: We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
To unite deeper in prayer with our Holy Father, visit the Apostleship of Prayer link <HERE>
to read their Monthly Reflection.
Keeping Faith Alive During Life's Dark Nights
Meditations by Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart (Los Angeles, CA)
(www.RCSpiritualDirection.com)
Meditations by Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart (Los Angeles, CA)
(www.RCSpiritualDirection.com)
ARE YOU BATTLE READY?
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Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God ... "
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"WHERE DOES IT SAY THAT IN THE BIBLE?" (Click <HERE> for a Doctrinal Concordance of the Bible ... )
(source: www.StayCatholic.com)
(source: www.StayCatholic.com)
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READ The Word, HEAR The Word, REFLECT on The Word ...
Daily Mass Readings (written)
Daily Mass Readings (AUDIO)
Daily Mass Readings (VIDEO reflection)
Daily Mass Meditations of the Holy Father
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Have you been away from the Catholic Faith?
The Divine Office
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ANIMA CHRISTI ("Soul of Christ")
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me. Within Thy wounds hide me. Suffer me not to be separated from thee. From the malignant enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me. And bid me come unto Thee, That with all Thy saints, I may praise thee Forever and ever. Amen. 
Cardinal Van Thuan's "Ten Rules of Life"
The Writings of the Saints ...
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