Cedarbrake Calendar

“Silence is God's first language; everything else is a poor translation. In order to hear that language, we must learn to be still and to rest in God,” said Father Thomas Keating. Desert Solitude is a silent retreat offered by Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton for the last 20 years. This retreat gave you the time and the space to eat and pray in silence for three, four or five nights. Summer Silence, as it is now known, will include centering prayer; however, various prayer experiences such as: Lectio Divina, Ignatian prayer, Taize prayer, Adoration and Daily Mass. The cost for the retreat ranges from $325 to $745 depending on length of stay and size of room. The fee includes all meals, linens and prayer materials

July 25: Boundless Compassion, a day of reflection, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. The retreat will be based on the book by Sister Joyce Rupp, “Boundless Compassion.” The Gospels tell us to be compassionate and the question is how? This retreat will invite and challenge us to look for ways in which we can develop and embrace Our Lord’s stance towards all of life. Beverly Collin, assistant director of Cedarbrake, will present this day. The cost is $40 and includes lunch.

The Assumption of Mary Retreat will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We will reflect on the great love and faith of Mary on earth that culminated in her glorious assumption into heaven. Sharon Perkins, former director Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Austin, will lead this retreat, which includes Mass. Costs is $40 with lunch.

The Praying with Icons retreat will be offered at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton Aug. 24-26. Iconography can be a profound way to pray. Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Father Clyde Rausch will give this retreat. He served 29 years in Sweden as a missionary, where he learned Iconography. Fr. Rausch currently resides at the Oblate Renewal Center in San Antonio. The cost is $225 per person for single room, $180 per person for doubled room and $100 for commuters