The 2020 – 2021 retreat season theme is
 LORD IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE. ~ MT 17:4
“The Paradox”

Webster’s defines paradox as 'a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true’. 

It’s good that we are here? It isn’t feeling like a good time in life…between the Pandemic and the unrest that we as a country are not just watching but feeling. The words from the gospel of Matthew, spoken by Peter at the sight of Christ shining like the sun, are challenging. The gospel account of the transfiguration is bookended by two predictions of the passion. If we pause to reflect between our own sufferings, can we too say, “Lord it is good for us to be here”?

In November of 2020, the Passionists will begin the celebration of the Tricentenary of the foundation of the Congregation. Where is the ‘here’ in the context of the 300th Anniversary? We could say that 'it is good to be here at the foot of the Cross' with Christ, Love crucified, where the Passionists have led thousands of souls over the years and at HNPRC for the past 75 years.

The challenge of these few words is to find the joy in the middle of the heartache. Spiritual joy amidst the suffering.

Come and join us on ‘holy ground’ as we prayerfully break open “The Paradox”.  

Each year, our church offers an opportunity to register to attend a men's or women's retreat weekend. 

Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center 
430 Bunker Hill Road 
Houston, TX 77024-6308
(713) 464-0211 Phone 
(713) 464-0671 Fax 
HolyName@Passionist.org

SES Women's Retreat Contact: Lee Anna Washington 
Phone: 281-684-6646

SES Men's Retreat Contact: Mike Gorman
Phone: 281-856-8534