Prayer of the Heart Advent Retreat
December 12 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Our Lady of Fatima is hosting a Prayer of the Heart Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Fr. Gilbert Walker will introduce participants to the Centering Prayer method to deepen our relationship with the Lord. Prayer of the Heart, or Centering Prayer, is an ancient Christian method of prayer, which helps us develop and deepen our relationship with the Lord. It is based on the teaching of Jesus about prayer in Matthew 6:6: “When you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.” It is the Lord who always takes the initiative in calling us into relationship with Himself. Our prayer is our response to God’s invitation. In this blessed season of Advent, we will learn to consent to the Lord’s presence and action in our lives, following the example of Mary, the Mother of God. If you sense the Lord calling you into a deeper relationship with Him, please join us for our Advent Day of Prayer. The day begins with 8:30 Mass and concludes at 3:00 p.m. The retreat is free, and lunch is provided. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
