2021 Online Priest RetreatThe “Secret Prayers” of the Priest:
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Day Two: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:00 am
Preaching the Word after YouTube showed up
Preaching the Word after YouTube showed up
- “Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel.
- “Through the words of the Gospel may our sins be wiped away.”
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Day Three: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9:00 am
My humanity and the humanity of the Church – priesthood under a microscope
My humanity and the humanity of the Church – priesthood under a microscope
- “By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity”
- “With humble spirit and contrite heart may we be accepted by you, O Lord, and may our sacrifice in your sight this day be pleasing to you, Lord God.”
- “Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.”
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Day Four: Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 9:00 am
My humanity and the humanity of the Church – marginalized living on the margins
My humanity and the humanity of the Church – marginalized living on the margins
- “May this mingling of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us who receive it.”
- “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who, by the will of the Father and the work of the Holy Spirit, through your Death gave life to the world, free me by this, your most holy Body and Blood, from all my sins and from every evil; keep me always faithful to your commandments, and never let me be parted from you.”
- “May the receiving of your Body and Blood, Lord Jesus Christ, not bring me to judgment and condemnation, but through your loving mercy be for me protection in mind and body and a healing remedy.”
Day Five: Friday, May 21, 2021 at 9:00 am
The Priest’s daily bread: Eternal Life – Tasting the Lord anew
The Priest’s daily bread: Eternal Life – Tasting the Lord anew
- “May the Body of Christ keep me safe for eternal life”
- “May the Blood of Christ keep me safe for eternal life”
- “What has passed our lips as food, O Lord, may we possess in purity of heart,
- that what has been given to us in time may be our healing for eternity”.
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Fr. Stefano Penna
Born and raised in Saskatoon – Fr. Stephen Penna is a priest of the Diocese of Saskatoon Canada since 1986 - 35 blessed years! Sent to pursue higher studies he received graduate degrees in philosophy and theology from The Toronto School of Theology, the Gregorian University in Rome and Yale University and then he was “loaned” to the Archdiocese of Edmonton. After working with undergraduates and teachers at St. Joseph College at the University of Alberta he moved to administrative, development, and professorial work as Dean of Theology and Vice-President at Newman Theological College, as well as heading Newman's Benedict XVI Institute for the New Evangelization. His work
in stewardship and development led him to found Vocatus – a movement for spiritual formation for business leaders. His work on critical issues arising from engaging contemporary culture has led him to travel extensively across North America as lecturer,
workshop facilitator, consultant, retreat master, mission preacher and animator of Catholic communities. Called back by Bishop Mark Hagemoen, Fr. Penna is thrilled to be the Rector of St. Paul’s Co-Cathedral and formator of teachers and administrators of Greater Saskatoon
Catholic Schools. He also is the national chaplain for the Canadian Catholic School Trustees. His particular loves are his parents (still witnessing faithfully), nephews and nieces (twelve), grand-nephews and nieces (five), gardening, and pasta. His greatest joy? Serving the Eucharistic Lord as Priest.
Follow Father on social media:
YouTube channel Fr. Stefano Penna
Twitter @frspenna
Born and raised in Saskatoon – Fr. Stephen Penna is a priest of the Diocese of Saskatoon Canada since 1986 - 35 blessed years! Sent to pursue higher studies he received graduate degrees in philosophy and theology from The Toronto School of Theology, the Gregorian University in Rome and Yale University and then he was “loaned” to the Archdiocese of Edmonton. After working with undergraduates and teachers at St. Joseph College at the University of Alberta he moved to administrative, development, and professorial work as Dean of Theology and Vice-President at Newman Theological College, as well as heading Newman's Benedict XVI Institute for the New Evangelization. His work
in stewardship and development led him to found Vocatus – a movement for spiritual formation for business leaders. His work on critical issues arising from engaging contemporary culture has led him to travel extensively across North America as lecturer,
workshop facilitator, consultant, retreat master, mission preacher and animator of Catholic communities. Called back by Bishop Mark Hagemoen, Fr. Penna is thrilled to be the Rector of St. Paul’s Co-Cathedral and formator of teachers and administrators of Greater Saskatoon
Catholic Schools. He also is the national chaplain for the Canadian Catholic School Trustees. His particular loves are his parents (still witnessing faithfully), nephews and nieces (twelve), grand-nephews and nieces (five), gardening, and pasta. His greatest joy? Serving the Eucharistic Lord as Priest.
Follow Father on social media:
YouTube channel Fr. Stefano Penna
Twitter @frspenna
Start Your Day Right
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2020: A Self-Directed RetreatThe suggested horarium provides the presbyterate a sense of unity in our manner and schedule of prayer. May the time we carve out for prayer and reflection this week be a source of renewal not only individually but also as the presbyterate of the Diocese of Calgary.
Monday, May 25, 2020
9:45 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Divine Filiation: Introduction (schedule-books); Father of Mercy (Ch. 1) 11:00 am Mass 3:00 pm Divine Filiation: Father of Mercy (Ch. 1) Cont’d 4:00 pm. Holy Hour 5:00 pm. Evening Prayer Tuesday, May 26, 2020
9:45 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Divine Filiation: Substitution of Christ (Ch. 2) 11:00 am Mass 3:00 pm Divine Filiation: Holy Spirit & Divine Indwelling (Chs. 3 & 4) 4:00 pm Holy Hour 5:00 pm Evening Prayer Wednesday, May 27, 2020
9:45 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Divine Filiation: Christ’s Human Life (Ch. 5) & Human Virtues (Ch. 9) 11:00 am Mass 3:00 pm Divine Filiation: Christ’s Divine Life (Ch. 6) & Peace of Heart and Abandonment (Ch. 10) 4:00 pm Holy Hour 5:00 pm Evening Prayer Thursday, May 28, 2020
9:45 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Divine Filiation: Church & Mary (Ch. 7) 11:00 am Mass 3:00 pm Divine Filiation: Holy Eucharist (Ch. 8) & Starting Anew from Christ: Cosmic Liturgy (III: Ch. 9) 4:00 pm Holy Hour 5:00 pm Evening Prayer Friday, May 29, 2020
9:45 am Morning Prayer 10:00 am Divine Filiation: Joy (Ch. 11) 11:00 am Mass NOTE: In case you noticed that Conference 9 is missing from the series, it is because Fr. Anang was not feeling well for that session and Conference 9 was merely an announcement video from a faculty member of St. Augustine Seminary. 3:00 pm Starting Anew from Christ: Sanctification for Ministry (III: Ch. 5), Saints (III: Ch. 1), & Priestly Configuration: Carmelite Stages of Interior Life (II: Ch. 5) 4:00 pm Holy Hour 5:00 pm Evening Prayer |
Click on the image to view the Bishop's Pastoral Letter to the Presbyterate on Spiritual Renewal.
The Retreat Master
Reverend Charles Anang
Fr. Charles is an Associate Professor of Dogmatic Theology within the Toronto School of Theology at the University of Toronto. He is also the Director of Spiritual Formation at St. Augustine’s Seminary since 2000. His primary work has been devoted to spiritual direction and retreats for priests, religious and the laity. He has authored three book in a series: New Christ: Divine Filiation, New Christ: Priestly Configuration and New Evangelization: Starting Anew from Christ.
A generous benefactor from Ontario has offered to provide each priest with the three-volume set of Fr. Anang's writings. However, we cannot be assured that the books will arrive in time for this virtual retreat. Digital versions are available for download below as an ePub version and as PDF files. 
Resources
Click on the image to read the collection of prayers for times of trial.
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