Retreat: Theology of the body of John Paul II

10.02.2012 18:00 - 12.02.2012 14:00

Miesto konania: International Theological Institute, Trumau, Rakúsko

VOCATION TO LOVE

A retreat for young adults based on the Blessed Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

Retreat Program:     

The retreat – held in English for young adults, 18 years of age or older –  will offer a basic introduction to John Paul II’s teaching on human love and sexuality according to God’s Plan. 

During the weekend, there will be time for private and common prayer in the both the Latin and Byzantine rites.   Both Holy Mass and the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated. Perpetual Eucharistic adoration will be offered.  Priests will be available for the sacrament of confession.  Together, we will pray a common rosary and sing the Akathist hymn.

The retreat is organized by an international group of people, including priests, religious, and lay.

Date: 10-12 February 2012

Place: International Theological Institute, Schlossgasse 21, 2521 Trumau, AUSTRIA 

Cost:   40 Euro (Includes accommodation, meals, and retreat program.)  

The listed price is for those who cannot afford to pay more.  If you are able, youare welcome to give an additional amount as a donation to offset the costs oforganizing the retreat. Thank you for your generosity.

Registration:        To register, please send an email to info@tobmission.net. Please include the following in your email: Name, Age, Nationality, Address, Occupation, Phone Number, After we receive your email, we will send you further information about payment.

The number of participants is limited.           

We are all looking forward to spending this coming weekend with you, so that we can help each other understand our own vocation to love through the exploration of Blessed John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

Your TOBmission team

Retreat Director:

Anastasia Northrop, president of TOBIA, the Theology of the Body International Alliance, has been promoting John Paul II's understanding of the human person worldwide for the last ten years with Our Father's Will Communications.  Founder of the National Catholic Singles Conference in 2005, she has been particularly involved in applying John Paul II's message to the single life.  Along with organizing events and writing articles related to the theology of the body, she has given talks and promoted study groups in the United States and several countries in Europe and South America.  She is the author of the study guide for the text of the Theology of the Body entitled The Freedom of the Gift.