PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN
Culture & Family
ART OF LIVING
Partner Program
The Art of Living mission is to promote the true value and dignity of the work in the home, through a series of seminars on the art of creating a home where families thrive. These seminars combine classes, demonstrations and hands-on experiences, giving women the skills they need to care for their family with confidence and artistry.
FAMILY ENRICHMENT
Partner Program
The mission of Family Enrichment is to provide programs for couples geared to strengthening the family and supporting the husband and wife by fostering learning opportunities within an atmosphere of friendship.
Family Enrichment courses are built on the case-study method. Cases are drawn from rich, complex family situations that reveal the significance of productive relationships among family members.
GRANDMOTHER'S EXCHANGE
The Grandmother's Exchange was started by two women who wanted to get to know other grandmothers and share friendship. The group meets in the Buffalo Grove area and surrounding communities, depending on which home will be hosting.
For more information, please contact Loreto Wille at mloretow@sbcglobal.net or Carol Knox at c.knox@hotmail.com
Recollections & Retreats
RECOLLECTIONS
May you seek Christ. May you find Christ. May you love Christ.
-St. Josemaría Escrivá
A recollection is a time of silent prayer and reflection, with a Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. It includes a meditation led by a priest of Opus Dei, an examination of conscience and a brief talk on growing in virtue. Confessions and spiritual direction are also available.
Morning Recollections
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS | 3rd WEDNESDAY | 10:00 am -12:00 pm
St. James Catholic Church | 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
JOLIET | See schedule
St. Mary Nativity, 706 N Broadway St.
LAKE FOREST | 3rd TUESDAY| 9:30 am - 11:30 am
St. Patrick's Church (in the big church) | 991 S. Waukegan Rd.
NAPERVILLE | See schedule
Saints Peter and Paul Church | 36 N. Ellsworth St.
Evening Recollections
DARIEN | See schedule
Kingswood Academy | 133 Plainfield Rd.
DES PLAINES | 3rd WEDNESDAY | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Willows Academy | 1016 Rose Ave.
CHICAGO | See schedule
St. Mary of the Angels, St. Josemaria Chapel | 1850 N. Hermitage Ave.
CRYSTAL LAKE | 3rd MONDAY | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Thomas the Apostle | 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave.
OAK LAWN | See schedule
St. Linus Church | 10300 Lawler Ave.
RETREATS
A silent retreat is time spent in prayer and reflection, growing in the knowledge of and friendship with Christ.
Retreats are offered at the following Conference Centers:
Shellbourne Conference Center
Valparaiso, Indiana
Wynncliff Conference Center
Cleveland, Wisconsin