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.
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MISSION SUNDAY WEEKEND: October 18-20, 2019
Commemorating the Life and Work of Father Al Schwartz
CONCERTS FEATURING 5 ALUMNI OF BOYSTOWN, KOREA:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, Silver Spring MD at 7:30PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019
at St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, Olney, MD at 8:30PM
MISSION SUNDAY MASS HONORING FATHER AL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019
at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, Silver Spring MD at 11:30AM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, Silver Spring MD at 7:30PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019
at St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church, Olney, MD at 8:30PM
MISSION SUNDAY MASS HONORING FATHER AL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019
at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, Silver Spring MD at 11:30AM
RECOVERING ORIGINS RETREAT
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SAVE THE DATE!
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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 snacks Friday evening, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Limited scholarships will be available for those in need. Please email Father Dan at fatherdanleary@gmail.com prior to registering if you are in need of financial aid.
The schedule is 7-9PM Friday, 8:30AM - 8PM Saturday with optional private Daily Mass early Saturday (TBD), and 8:30AM - 3:30PM Sunday (to include private Sunday Mass).
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 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 snacks Friday evening, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Limited scholarships will be available for those in need. Please email Father Dan at fatherdanleary@gmail.com prior to registering if you are in need of financial aid.
The schedule is 7-9PM Friday, 8:30AM - 8PM Saturday with optional private Daily Mass early Saturday (TBD), and 8:30AM - 3:30PM Sunday (to include private Sunday Mass).
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.
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.
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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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{click on image for Reconciliation Guide}
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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 September ....
The Protection of the Oceans
That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world's seas and oceans.
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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