Praying with the Psalms
Retreat for Women Religious
June 8 to 14, 2025
Sr. Maryann Cantlon, C.S.J.
During this retreat week, we will immerse ourselves in the world of the Psalms. We will explore the historical context of these ancient prayers, engage with the Psalms through our own experiences, and reflect on the significance of the Psalms as the prayer book of Jesus. As we journey through our struggles, disappointments, and joys, we will find that the Psalms speak to both the ancient Israelites and contemporary individuals. They offer new perspectives on worship and prayer. We invite you to join us in this profound exploration.
The retreat begins on Sunday evening with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and Mass at 7:00 p.m. It concludes after breakfast on Saturday around 11:00 a.m.
Offering: $575
Presenter Profile
Sr. Maryann Cantlon, C.S.J.
Sr. Maryann Cantlon is a Sister of St. Joseph of Chambery and a retreat team member at Holy Family. She was Associate Director of Restorative Justice for the Diocese of San Jose, CA, for nine years. Previously, Maryann taught high school music and served for many years as a teacher and chaplain in state and federal prison systems. She also helped begin an educational mission among the indigenous Maya Indians in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Maryann holds a master’s degree in music from the Hartt College of Music at the University of Hartford and a master’s degree in theological studies with a concentration in sacred scripture from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA.
Dietary restrictions? Holy Family is committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and to that end, we can accommodate most dietary needs. Please email Ted, our registrar, at tjastrzebski@holyfamilyretreat.org, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, so that we may make preparations in advance of your retreat.