What others are saying about
National Pastors Retreat
“You made us feel at home and welcomed. You served us. The four hour solitude time was so rich. Reading Ruth's book (Sacred Rhythms) has been a great follow up. It is very rich, deep spirit-filled book. And I loved the closing service. Great job. Praise God.”
—Jim C.
“This was the Best Spiritual Growth Experience of my life. I want to do this every year.”
—Cheryl M.
"The quiet times and prayer times were awesome."
—Stephen P.
"Good balance between teaching, organized prayer and solitude times. I wish it could be a longer retreat."
—Robert F.
"I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed your leadership at the
National Pastors Retreat last week at Rancho Capistrano. As a very
strong extrovert and type A personality, silence, solitude and
contemplation are not exactly behaviors that attract my attention.
However, through the prompting of the Spirit, I was led to register for
the retreat. I found it to be more wonderful than I ever imagined. I
often felt that your words were intentionally directed toward me, and
the opportunity to focus on the liturgical practice of prayer enabled
me to reconnect with the witness of the church catholic in a very
meaningful way. As I return to the busyness of ministry, my prayer is
that my experience at the retreat will prod me to see silence, solitude
and contemplation as the foundation upon which the busyness of ministry
is based. Thanks again and may God bless your ministry as you continue
to care for the souls of pastors."
—Sr. Pastor, Nashville, TN
