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.
Men's Weekend Retreat at the Malvern Retreat Center April 5-7, 2019
Registration is NOW OPEN!
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The FIVE LOVES of the SAINTS
Join Father Larry Swink, Father Dan Leary, and Father Matthew Fish (and others!) on the FIRST-EVER Men's Weekend Retreat at the Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Similar Women's Retreats have sold out in past years! This retreat promises to be a huge spiritual boost and a life-changer for many. This retreat is open to Men in the DC area and beyond. The retreat will begin with Check-in at 4:30PM on Friday, April 5th and end by Noon on Sunday, April 7th. The cost is $220 per person (cash, check or credit card) with limited scholarships available. |
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See MALVERN FAQs <HERE>
All other questions, email: admin@AnimaChristiRetreats.org
READY TO REGISTER? Click below:
BE NOT AFRAID - SPEAK HIS TRUTH
Father Dan's Homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
BE NOT AFRAID - SPEAK HIS TRUTH
BE NOT AFRAID - SPEAK HIS TRUTH
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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Fr. Joseph Fessio S.J. – on Robert Cardinal Sarah’s powerful book: “The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise”
source: www.DiscerningHearts.com
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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 March ....
Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected
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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Click below for PRAYERS IN HONOR OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (source: www.willingshepherds.org) |
The summary of a course in ascetical and mystical theology given for over 20 years at the Angelicum in Rome.
Source: www.ChristianPerfection.info
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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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THE SINNER'S GUIDE by Venerable Louis of Granada
St. Teresa of Avila stated that this work of Venerable Louis converted over 1,000,000 souls in her day.
She, along with St. John of the Cross, St. Francis de Sales, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Rose of Lima, all counted it among their favorite spiritual books.
To read Sections of this spiritual classic, visit the EWTN site below:
St. Teresa of Avila stated that this work of Venerable Louis converted over 1,000,000 souls in her day.
She, along with St. John of the Cross, St. Francis de Sales, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Rose of Lima, all counted it among their favorite spiritual books.
To read Sections of this spiritual classic, visit the EWTN site below:
We are blessed to have a number of fabulous local musicians who share their gifts with us during our Anima Christi Retreats. Jenn and Therese have been leading the women in praise and worship for the past several years at many of the Anima Christi Women's Retreats and Days of Reflection. They belong to a Catholic Band called "VISION", based in the Northern Virginia area. They are in the process of recording their first CD and wanted to share with us one of their favorite songs, Amazed. Enjoy!
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