Evenings of Reflection for Men
Discover tools to become a stronger leader in your Church, your parishes, and your home.
Hybrid Retreat Offering
In-Person & Virtual Options
This year, you have the choice of gathering with the guys, in-person, or attending remotely via Zoom. In-person attendance will be limited by local mandates, so you must register to attend.
Start Times
- In-Person Reflection begins with mass at 7:00pm
- Virtual Reflection begins with the meditaion at 8:00pm. Please log into ZOOM by 7:45pm to allow time to troubleshoot connection issues.
See below for more details about the schedule.
As for Me and My House...
| Dates/Topics | Register to Attend In-Person | Register to Attend Virtually |
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| Sep 9, 2020: “Seek First The Kingdom Of God...”: My Life As a Living Gospel |
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Oct 7, 2020: |
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| Nov 4, 2020: Rebuild My House, Part 2 - Leading Your Family By Example |
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| Dec 2, 2020: : Making Room For The Lord and Welcoming His Lost Sheep |
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| Jan 6, 2021: Clearing Out The Junk - What We Need To Jettison To Follow The Lord |
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| Feb 3, 2021: Laying The Foundation, Part 1 - The Commitment To Brotherhood and Charity |
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| Mar 3, 2021: Laying The Foundation, Part 2 - The Commitment To Honor God With Our Wallet |
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| Apr 7, 2021: Laying The Foundation, Part 3 - The Commitment To Hospitality and Service |
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| May 5, 2021: The Front Door - Sacraments As Our Greatest Pastoral Opportunity |
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| Jun 2, 2021: Leader Of The House - Supporting Your Local Pastor |
Below you'll find the respective schedules for each format. We strive to adhere to these times.
| In-Person Schedule | Virtual Schedule |
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7:00-7:30 pm Mass 7:30-8:00 Dinner 8:00-8:30 Directed Meditation 8:30-8:45 Time for personal reflection & prayer (silence) 8:45-9:15 Conference 9:20 Farewell, Announcements 9:30 Depart
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7:45 pm Log into Zoom 8:00-8:30 Directed Meditation 8:30-8:45 Time for personal reflection & prayer (silence) 8:45-9:15 Conference 9:20 Farewell, Announcements 9:30 End of Session |
Minimum Contribution
In-Person Reflections: $20 per person
Virtual Reflections: $10 per person
Generous contributions made it possible for us to offer virtual retreats during the Coronavirus shutdown, helping to cover additional technology costs, fixed on-going expenses and our ability to support our priests. However, if money is an issue and you need financial aid to attend, please contact us to discuss options. We are trusting in the generous support of many to enable us to provide retreat experiences for anyone regardless of financial ability/resources.
In addition to registering for this event, you can donate in three ways:
- Venmo to @OLBinDC
- Credit card on our donation page
- Check addressed and mailed to :
Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center
attn: President
7007 Bradley Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817
Season Finale 6/3/20
Past Men's Reflections Series
July 2020~ Part 1: Crisis As Opportunity
Preacher: Fr. Daniel Pajerski, LC | Speaker 2nd talk: Bob Cohn
August 2020~ Part 2: Holding Onto Your Treasure
Preacher: Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC | Speaker2nd talk: Charlie McCullough
Sept: Pride vs. Humility Preacher: Fr. Daniel Pajerski, LC
Oct: Envy vs. Generosity Preacher: Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC
Nov: Greed vs. Gratitude Preacher: Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC
Dec: Preparing for the Coming of Christ Preacher: Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC
Jan: Lust vs. Purity Preacher: Fr. Robert Presutti, LC
Feb: Gluttony vs. Temperance Preacher: Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC
Mar: Lenten Reflection: To Walk Beside Christ Preacher: Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC
April: Sloth vs. Militancy Preacher: Fr. Daniel Pajerski, LC
May: Anger vs. Meekness Preacher: Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC
Jun: The Sacred Heart of Christ, Our Best Defense Preacher: Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC
Update About Reopening
