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SUMMARY:Secret Fire: A Wilderness Adventure for Louisville Catholic Men
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien–featuring incredible talks from Fr. Ben Cameron of the Fathers of Mercy \nWho: All men & their sons \nDate: September 11-13\, 2026 \nTime: September 11@Noon — September 13@1:00pm \nLocation: undeveloped wooded property in Larue County \nCost: $99 — Men (18+) $49 — Sons (13+) living in the same household with accompanying father \nWhether you are a man who has read or seen The Lord of the Rings or not\, this experience is for you! To be a “servant of the secret fire” is about being a real man\, a loyal friend\, a good brother\, a faithful husband\, a loving father. It’s about going on adventure\, not being afraid of the wilderness dangers because of the strength of Christ supporting you and your brothers. \nAll our fraternities\, small groups\, fellowship nights\, and times with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament have been preparing us for these incredible opportunities to encounter Our Lord in a unique time and place – in the great outdoors — alongside other great men growing in virtue and fortitude. \nIf your father\, uncle\, brother (in-law)\, adult son (in-law)\, or best buddy is able to join you\, invite him/them! If you have a minor son(s) at home (age 13+)\, consider making this a father/son adventure. \nThis is a time of intentional discipleship where some men may experience healing and deliverance. Other men may feel like they are entering a personal rite of passage\, while others may come away with the challenge to live differently and to pass on the secret fire of Divine Love into their own families and parishes. \nWhich man are you? Come find out! \nTO REGISTER\, COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE \nRETREAT INFORMATION:\n \nDAILY SCHEDULE:\nFriday\, September 11: Noon – 10pm \nSaturday\, September 12: 7am – 10pm \nSunday\, September 13: 7am – 1pm (departure after lunch) \n*Retreat is in the Eastern Time Zone \nRETREAT WILL INCLUDE: \n\nTalks by Fr. Ben Cameron of the Fathers of the Mercy\nSecret Fire Work Projects\nDaily Mass\, Adoration\, & Confession\nLiturgy of the Hours\nHikes\, Exploration\, & Fellowship\nNightly Bonfire\nDaily Meals [except lunch on Friday / see note below]\nIndoor Bathroom & Shower\nSeveral priests of the ArchLou have expressed interest and will participate as their schedules permit! \n\nRETREAT LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS:\nThe retreat will be held on 135 acres of undeveloped wooded property in Larue County\, Kentucky (address will be provided only to registrants).  A true get-away from suburbia\, about 65 miles from the ArchLou Pastoral Center on Poplar Level Road. \nA very simple house with electricity\, central A/C\, internet\, and indoor plumbing is on the property.  \nPlus\, a metal storage barn with a gravel floor; the barn has lighting. \nThe sleeping accommodations: \n\n10 can sleep in the 2-bedroom house [8 in beds/on sofas\, 2 on the floor]\n8-10 can sleep in the barn\nTent sleeping\nPriority for sleeping in the house will be given to clergy and those with specific needs; otherwise\, sleeping in the barn and then in tents will be assigned by lottery\nTo provide the best experience for all\, the retreat will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants (including clergy)\n\nWHAT TO BRING:\n\nYour own lunch/beverage for Friday\nSnacks (sweet and/or savory) to share—must be inside sealed containers\n2 gallons of drinking water (all water will be stored together and shared — the tap water doesn’t taste good)\nYour own hot beverage thermos and water bottle\nYour own flashlight and extra batteries\nWarm weather means bring light clothing – t-shirt\, jeans for hiking\, shorts for working or cooling off\nWater repellant jacket/poncho\nBug spray\nSunscreen\nOuterwear\nWork gloves\nGood hiking shoes\nPersonal toiletries\nBible and/or personal rosary\nBackpack for personal items\nPhone charger if necessary (you are encouraged to leave your phone in your car\, and charge it there if possible)\n\nHELPFUL TO PROVIDE IF YOU CAN (DON’T BUY): \n\nLanterns\nIce chests with straps to keep wildlife from opening\nCots/Air Mattresses for sleeping\nTents\nSleeping bags \nSleeping pads\nProtective eyewear\n\nCOST:\n$99 — Men 18+\n$49 — Sons (13+) living in the same household with accompanying father \nDaily meals (except lunch/drink on Friday)\, drinks\, talks\, activities\, and a wonderful experience are included in the cost. \nREFUND POLICY:\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing (via email to info@familyrenewalproject.com). Notifications submitted before September 1\, 2026 will be refunded 100%. No refunds will be issued after September 1\, 2026. \nPHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT:\nWhen completing the registration form associated with this retreat\, you will be asked to grant or deny permission for Family Renewal Project to use photographs\, videos\, or other digital media that captures your image and/or the image of your minor child(ren) for use in any and all of its publications (print or electronic). When used\, images will not include any names and will be used lawfully for purposes such as  publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and web content. All images will be used without payment or other consideration and will become the property of Family Renewal Project. \nRETREAT LEADER\, Fr. Ben Cameron\, C.P.M.\nFr. Ben Cameron was born in Kokomo\, Indiana\, and grew up as a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. During his junior high and high school years\, he attended a small Christian school that was operated by a local Baptist church. It was in that non-Catholic environment\, where his faith was often challenged\, that he began to study the Catholic Faith. \nFr. Ben is a 1991 graduate of Christendom College\, a small Catholic liberal arts college in Front Royal\, Virginia\, where he became involved in a lay apostolate known as the Legion of Mary\, which awakened his desire to share his Catholic Faith with others. Upon receiving his degree in Political Science and History\, Fr. Ben planned a career in the political arena but soon found that God had other plans. He joined the Fathers of Mercy in 1992\, studied theology at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell\, Connecticut\, and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on May 31\, 1997. Fr. Ben has served as Vocation Director\, Treasurer\, Mission Director and Assistant General of the Fathers of Mercy during his priesthood. He has served as a full-time parish mission preacher and retreat master (2000-2018)\, and as pastor of St. Helen’s Parish\, Glasgow\, Kentucky\, and its mission church\, Our Lady of the Caves in Horse Cave\, Kentucky (2018-2022). Currently\, he is again serving as a full-time parish mission preacher and retreat master. \nThe Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy was founded in 1808\, originally under the title of the “Missionaries of France.” The community was founded for the purpose of re-evangelizing the French people after the Catholic Faith had been subjected to years of attacks and persecution during the French Revolution. It is now an exclusively American community. The Generalate of the community is located a few miles outside of Bowling Green\, Kentucky. The primary apostolate of the Fathers of Mercy is to conduct parish missions and retreats\, which are now given throughout the United States\, Canada and Australia. \nDuring this “Servants of the Secret Fire” retreat\, Fr. Ben will encourage and challenge participants to make a stronger\, deeper personal commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church and he gives multiple talks on “The Christian Vocation in the Lord of the Rings.” \nSPACE IS LIMITED! TO REGISTER\, COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM \n\nFill out my online form.
URL:https://www.familyrenewalproject.com/event/secret-fire-a-wilderness-adventure-for-louisville-catholic-men/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Adult Groups,Catholic Men's Group,Louisville Catholic Men,Young Adult Events
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