WHITE HOUSE JESUIT RETREAT

St. Louis, MO 63129

1-800-643-1003

Jesuit retreat center high on the bluffs of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, MO.  Since 1922, thousands of people from around the world make annual three-day silent, guided retreats here to relax, reconnect with God and strengthen their spirituality.  A true gem in the Midwest!  Call 314-416-6400 or 1-800-643-1003.  Email reservations@whretreat.org  7400 Christopher Rd.  St. Louis, MO 63129

Both men's and women's retreats are offered as well as recovery retreats.

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Weekend Reflections for 5/1/15

May 01, 2015  /  Joe Parisi

  May 1, 2015

The Vine and its Branches 

In the gospel for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Jesus is teaching his disciples.  Jesus invites his disciples to help him bring salvation to the whole world.  Jesus also invites us to do the same.

Jesus tells us that the branches of the vine produce much fruit.  The vine does not produce grapes, but the branches produce grapes.

Jesus in heaven shares with us his life, his love and the work of salvation.  So we, like branches, share his love with others and the Good News of Salvation.  As Jesus inspired the apostles to go out and announce the Good News, so today Jesus inspires us to reach out and reflect the Good News by living our faith.

But if we detach ourselves from Jesus, we will be like worthless and dead branches to be destroyed and burned.

Let us rejoice and be grateful that Jesus calls and invites us to proclaim the good news of salvation to the world.  The resurrected Jesus can fill us with his peace, joy, love and hope.  Let us share these gifts with others. 

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE ON RETREAT THIS WEEK AS WELL AS OUR DECEASED RETREATANTS.

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR PEACE IN OUR COMMUNITY  

We have 2 co-ed retreats coming up!

Both begin on a Friday night and conclude Sunday afternoon.  The start dates are June 5th and September 4th.  To register for either, call 314-416-6400.

  

Women's Retreat Info

Women's retreats with space begin on: 9/14, 10/5, 10/19, 11/12, 11/16 and 1/1.

Men's Retreat Info

Men's retreats with space begin on 5/14, 5/28,6/22 and 6/25.