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.
Father Dan's Recent Reflection "A Shepherd Cannot Run" in response to the current crisis in the Church.
BY PRAYER AND FASTING
(mini-mission of prayer and reparation in light of the recent Church scandal)
St. Andrew Apostle Church
11600 Kemp Mill Road
Silver Spring MD
"Listening Session" Sunday, August 26
33-Day de Montfort Consecration: September 4 - October 7 (schedule coming soon)
Month of Prayer and Fasting: Wednesdays and Fridays in September
24-hours of Prayer and Adoration: September 21-22
Prayer, Adoration, Spiritual Talks: Sunday Evenings in October
Please see flyer <HERE> for all the details.
Please click <HERE> for helpful articles and homilies relating to the current Church crisis.
(mini-mission of prayer and reparation in light of the recent Church scandal)
St. Andrew Apostle Church
11600 Kemp Mill Road
Silver Spring MD
"Listening Session" Sunday, August 26
33-Day de Montfort Consecration: September 4 - October 7 (schedule coming soon)
Month of Prayer and Fasting: Wednesdays and Fridays in September
24-hours of Prayer and Adoration: September 21-22
Prayer, Adoration, Spiritual Talks: Sunday Evenings in October
Please see flyer <HERE> for all the details.
Please click <HERE> for helpful articles and homilies relating to the current Church crisis.
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NEW: Father Dan's Homily for the 11:30 Mass on August 5th - The Eucharistic Sacrifice - offers courage, hope, and healing as we face the current scandals in the Church
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PS - Father Dan's Homily for the 10AM Mass - The Eucharist: Our Redemption - is available on the St. Andrew Apostle website. It is similar but different, as Father speaks with the authority and voice of the Holy Spirit.
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 
{click on image for link}
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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 August ...
The Treasure of Families
That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.
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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