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 2/5/21

February 05, 2021  /  Joe Parisi

"Rising very early before dawn, he left 

and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed." 

These words in the first chapter of Mark's Gospel this Sunday point us to Christ's principle focus--his Father.  Even after such an exhausting day as is narrated here, Jesus charges his batteries through prayer.  There is an invitation in this for you and me.  How do you and I deal with the stress of daily life, not to mention a pandemic on top?  Jesus' answer is to bask in the presence of his loving Father.  Prayer should be more a basking than we realize.  We surrender there our worries, doubts, and fears.  And we choose not to take them with us when we leave, because we've already entrusted them to our Good Lord, who will turn everything to good.  

-Fr. Anthony Wieck, SJ