Wedding Feast at Cana
Presented by Patrick and Shelly Flynn
Through monastic prayer, journaling, and discussion (along with some fun), we will explore the Apostle John’s account of the Wedding at Cana. Jesus’ first miracle takes place at a wedding feast, illustrating to us the importance of marriage in God’s divine plan. We find there a wedding, the wine, Mary, some stone jars, water, and servants. What do these have to do with Jesus’ first miracle and the centrality of marriage? What does this miraculous event teach us about Jesus, our faith, and our marriage? During this retreat, we will see the many ways God meets us in our commitment to each other in the marriage sacrament. We will examine the places in our lives that, like stone jars, have become hardened by disappointments, worry, or lack of forgiveness. And, we’ll celebrate the fact that Jesus wants to fill us with living water.
Registration Information
The retreat begins with supper at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and concludes after a morning conference and optional 10:30 Mass. Cost: double-occupancy room, $350; suite, $380; meals included.
Commuter option: There is a commuter option for couples not staying overnight. The suggested offering is $105, which includes all conferences and lunch on Saturday.
To register for this retreat, contact the Spiritual Life Office at 320-363-3929, email us at spirlife@osb.org, or register online.
Married for 38 years and currently living in Sauk Rapids, MN, Shelly and Patrick Flynn have four adult children. Experienced in ministry, Shelly is the Campus Minister at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud and has a master’s degree in education while Patrick is the director for the Office of Marriage and Family for the St. Cloud diocese and has a master’s degree in theology.