Welcome to Anima Christi Retreats ... the website for information about men's, women's, and couples' retreats led by Father Dan Leary, a Catholic Priest in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC.   Father Dan is the Pastor of St. Andrew Apostle Church in Silver Spring, MD.  He attended Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD, and was ordained in 1997.  <Here> is a link to his parish's website and audios of his homilies.

Masses and Prayers for Healing
​for Couples Struggling to Conceive & Miscarried Babies and their Families
 Held: Saturday, May 18, 2019
10AM & 2PM
​St. Andrew Apostle Church, Silver Spring, MD

Father Dan's Homily from the Mass ...
Father Dan's Homily from the Mass ...
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RECOVERING ORIGINS RETREAT

SAVE THE DATE! 
RECOVERING ORIGINS Retreat: October 25-27, 2019
For Adult Children (18+) of Divorced or Separated Parents

Registration for this retreat will open in late July.  Please SAVE THE DATE!  This retreat is limited to 30 attendees.  If you would like to be added to the email list for a reminder about registration, please email admin@animachristiretreats.org.  

Led by Father Dan Leary, Pastor, St. Andrew Apostle
and The Life-Giving Wounds Retreat Team:
Dr. Daniel Meola, PhD (Leader and Presenter)
Michael Corsini, MTS (Musician and Presenter)
Female Presenter (TBD)
Recovering Origins is a unique three-day retreat for adults (18+) who are the children of divorced or separated parents. Through reflection, discussion, and prayer, attendees will come to a greater understanding of the wound of divorce and its effects, advice concerning love and trust of others, and an experience of the Catholic faith that will lead to greater self-knowledge and healing.

The retreat will take place Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27 at St. Andrew Apostle in Silver Spring MD.. This is a “commuter” retreat without an overnight stay. (A list of local hotels will be provided at registration.)

The cost is $110 for the weekend ($40 for college students) and includes light breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and light breakfast and lunch on Sunday.  The schedule is 7-9PM Friday, 8:30AM - 8PM Saturday, and 8:30AM - 3:30PM Sunday.  Limited scholarships will be available for those in need.  

Note: This retreat will be repeated April 24-26, 2020 (also at St. Andrew Apostle) for those who are unable to attend in October. 

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 travelled 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. 
(LEFT) Interview with Tom and Glory Sullivan and Sr. Margie, SM

(RIGHT) Documentary: The Unfinished Symphony
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.
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The Holy Father's Prayer Intention
for the Month of June ....

The Mode of Life of Priests
That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.

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)
ARE YOU BATTLE READY?
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God ... "

God’s voice stills you.
Satan’s voice rushes you.

God’s voice leads you.
Satan’s voice pushes you.

God’s voice reassures you.
Satan’s voice frightens you.

God’s voice enlightens you.
Satan’s voice confuses you.

God’s voice encourages you.
Satan’s voice discourages you.

God’s voice comforts you.
Satan’s voice worries you.

God’s voice calms you.
Satan’s voice obsesses you.

God’s voice convicts you.
Satan’s voice condemns you.
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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)
READ The Word, HEAR The Word, REFLECT on The Word ...
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Daily Mass Readings (written)
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Daily Mass Readings (AUDIO)
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Daily Mass Readings (VIDEO reflection)


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Daily Mass Meditations of the Holy Father
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Have you been away from the Catholic Faith?
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The Divine Office
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.
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Cardinal Van Thuan's "Ten Rules of Life"
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The Writings of the Saints ...