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    • Loyola Women Feb 16-17, 2020
    • Malvern Women Oct 2019 AUDIO
    • Loyola Men Sept 1-2, 2019
    • Loyola Women Feb 17-18, 2019
    • Couples Night Feb 9, 2019
    • Malvern Women 2018 Follow-up
    • Loyola Men Sept 2018
    • Loyola Couples Retreat May 2018
    • Loyola Women Feb 18-19, 2018
    • Christ the King Glen Burnie, April 1, 2017
    • Loyola Women Feb 19-20, 2017
    • Loyola Men Sept 2016
    • Loyola Couples Retreat May 2016
    • Churches of Glen Burnie, April 9, 2016
    • Loyola Women February 14-15, 2016
    • Malvern Women 2015 Follow-up
    • Loyola Couples Retreat Sept. 2015
    • Loyola Couples Retreat Sept. 2014
    • St. Raphael's, Rockville, June 3, 2014
    • St. Matthias, Lanham April 26, 2014
    • Loyola Women Feb 16-17, 2014
    • Holy Family, Davidsonville Jan. 11, 2014
    • Loyola Women Feb 15-16, 2015
    • Malvern Women 2013 Follow-up
    • St. Joseph's, Largo May 11, 2013
    • Camp Maria, Feb. 17-18, 2013
    • Holy Family, Davidsonville Jan. 12, 2013
    • Malvern Women 2012 Follow-up
  • Prayers/Reflections
    • General
    • Beatitudes - October 2019
    • Lenten Mission 2018
    • What is Marian Consecration?
    • Writings of the Saints (.pdf format)
    • Prayers for the Pope
    • Prayer for Our Nation
    • Inspired by Venerable Conchita Cabrera
    • Inspired by St. Teresa of Calcutta
    • Inspired by St. Faustina
    • Inspired by St. John Paul II
  • Catholic Resources
  • Chapel Prayer Intentions

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:  Women's Retreat: October 6-8, 2023; and 2024: Men's Retreat: March 1-3, 2024! 
See our WHAT'S NEW page for the latest details. 


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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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VIRGIN OF THE POOR SOCIETY

CLICK THE ICON BELOW (OR MENU ITEM ABOVE) TO SEE WHAT'S NEW!

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PADRE PIO ON THE BATTLE OF PRAYER
by Kathleen Beckman (for Catholic Exchange)

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LESSONS FROM PADRE PIO

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LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT? 

​SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS IN HAITI!
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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. 


(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: 
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Intercessory Prayer for Priests (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 February ...

For parishes:  We pray that parishes, placing communion at the center, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.

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)
Keeping Faith Alive - Part I
Keeping Faith Alive - Part II
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Keeping Faith Alive - Part III
Keeping Faith Alive - Part IV

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ARE YOU BATTLE READY?
Ephesians 6:10-17
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 ...

Anima Christi Retreats, Inc.
PO Box 504
Dunkirk, MD 20754
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CONTACT US

© 2012-2023 Anima Christi Retreats.  All rights reserved.

Father Dan Leary
Chaplain, Sisters of Mary
e-mail: fatherdan@animachristiretreats.org
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  • HOME
  • WHAT'S NEW
  • Stay-at-Home Retreats
  • Retreat Feedback - MALVERN MARCH 2023
  • RECORDED RETREATS (2012-2023)
    • MALVERN MEN MARCH 3-5, 2023
    • Malvern Women Jan 6-8, 2023
    • Malvern Women Oct 7-9, 2022
    • Malvern Men March 4-6, 2022
    • Malvern Women Oct 8-10, 2021
    • Malvern Men March 5-7, 2021
    • Malvern Men Feb 28-March 1, 2020
    • Loyola Women Feb 16-17, 2020
    • Malvern Women Oct 2019 AUDIO
    • Loyola Men Sept 1-2, 2019
    • Loyola Women Feb 17-18, 2019
    • Couples Night Feb 9, 2019
    • Malvern Women 2018 Follow-up
    • Loyola Men Sept 2018
    • Loyola Couples Retreat May 2018
    • Loyola Women Feb 18-19, 2018
    • Christ the King Glen Burnie, April 1, 2017
    • Loyola Women Feb 19-20, 2017
    • Loyola Men Sept 2016
    • Loyola Couples Retreat May 2016
    • Churches of Glen Burnie, April 9, 2016
    • Loyola Women February 14-15, 2016
    • Malvern Women 2015 Follow-up
    • Loyola Couples Retreat Sept. 2015
    • Loyola Couples Retreat Sept. 2014
    • St. Raphael's, Rockville, June 3, 2014
    • St. Matthias, Lanham April 26, 2014
    • Loyola Women Feb 16-17, 2014
    • Holy Family, Davidsonville Jan. 11, 2014
    • Loyola Women Feb 15-16, 2015
    • Malvern Women 2013 Follow-up
    • St. Joseph's, Largo May 11, 2013
    • Camp Maria, Feb. 17-18, 2013
    • Holy Family, Davidsonville Jan. 12, 2013
    • Malvern Women 2012 Follow-up
  • Prayers/Reflections
    • General
    • Beatitudes - October 2019
    • Lenten Mission 2018
    • What is Marian Consecration?
    • Writings of the Saints (.pdf format)
    • Prayers for the Pope
    • Prayer for Our Nation
    • Inspired by Venerable Conchita Cabrera
    • Inspired by St. Teresa of Calcutta
    • Inspired by St. Faustina
    • Inspired by St. John Paul II
  • Catholic Resources
  • Chapel Prayer Intentions