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SUMMARY:Secret Fire: A Wilderness Adventure for Louisville Catholic Men
DESCRIPTION:  \nDue to inclement weather and single digit temps\, the retreat will NOT be held this weekend. We are working with Fr. Ben Cameron to identify an alternate date. If/when that happens\, we will announce it in our FRP eNews and on social media. Please pray for the safety and well-being of all who are in any way threatened by the severe weather! \nServants of the Secret Fire: A Wilderness Adventure for Louisville Catholic Men \nInspired by The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien \nFeaturing incredible talks from Fr. Ben Cameron of the Fathers of Mercy \n  \nJanuary 10 – 12\, 2025 \non undeveloped wooded property \n  \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. \n  \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. \n  \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. \n  \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. \n  \nWhich man are you? Come find out! \n  \nSPACE IS LIMITED! \nTO REGISTER\, COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE \n  \nRETREAT INFORMATION:\n \nDAILY SCHEDULE:\nFriday\, January 10: Noon – 10pm \nSaturday\, January 11: 7am – 10pm \nSunday\, January 12: 7am – 1pm (departure after lunch) \n*Retreat is in the Eastern Time Zone\n \n\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\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 heat\, internet\, and indoor plumbing is on the property. Plus a metal storage barn with a gravel floor; the barn has lighting\, but no heat. \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\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\nTwo changes of warm clothes with layers\nOuterwear\, hat\, gloves\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\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\nCold weather sleeping bags \nCold weather sleeping pads\nProtective eyewear\n\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. \n  \nREFUND POLICY:\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing (via email to info@familyrenewalproject.com). Notifications submitted before January 1\, 2025 will be refunded 100%. No refunds will be issued after January 1\, 2025. \n  \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. \n  \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. \n\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/secretfire/
LOCATION:Kentucky
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SUMMARY:Wine & Wonder: Searching for and Maintaining Peace
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Michelle Owings \nWHO: Women 18+up (Nursing infants welcome) \nWHERE: The Burry Home: 622 Woodlake Drive \nWHEN: Tuesdays\, Jan 14\, 21\, & 28\, 2025 \nTIME: 6:30-8:30pm \nCOST: $15 + provide your own book \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a women’s book study\, where we will discuss:\nSearching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart\nby Fr. Jacques Philippe \n\nWe live in a day and age characterized by an extraordinary amount of agitation and lack of peace. This tendency manifests itself in our spiritual as well as our secular life. \n\nIn our search for God and holiness\, in our service to our neighbor\, a kind of restlessness and anxiety take the place of the confidence and peace which ought to be ours. What must we do to overcome the moments of fear and distress which assail us all too often in our lives? How can we learn to place all our confidence in God and abandon ourselves into his loving care? This is what is taught in this simple\, yet profound little treatise on peace of heart. Taking concrete examples from our everyday life\, the author invites us to respond in a Gospel fashion to the upsetting situations we must all confront. Since peace of heart is a pure gift of God\, it is something we should seek\, pursue and ask him for without cease. This book is here to help us in that pursuit. \nThe writings of Fr. Jacques Philippe have become classics of modern Catholic spirituality! \nLearn more about the author HERE \n\nTo Register:\nFill out my online form.
URL:https://www.familyrenewalproject.com/event/wine-wonder-searching-for-and-maintaining-peace/
LOCATION:Donna and Garry Burry’s Home\, 622 Woodlake Dr\, Louisville\, KY\, 40245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Catholic Women,Wine & Wonder
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SUMMARY:Louisville Catholic Women
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Catholic Ladies of Louisville…\n\nDate: Saturday\, January 18\, 2025\nTime: 9:30am – 11:30am\nLocation: St. Martin of Tours \nJoin us at the women of St. Martin of Tours’ Women’s Recollection — a monthly chance to step back from the whirlwind of daily tasks for a time of quiet prayer spent looking at God\, the world\, and ourselves. It’s not always easy to find time to pray\, but it’s always worthwhile! *Nursing infants welcome. \n\n\nPlease let us know you’ll be attending by completing the form below. \nQuestions? Please call/text or email:  209.338.4613  | lcw@familyrenewalproject.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about LCW and see photos from past LCW events HERE \n\n\n\n  \nFill out my online form.
URL:https://www.familyrenewalproject.com/event/louisville-catholic-women-16/
LOCATION:St Martin of Tours Catholic Church\, 639 S Shelby Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Catholic Women,Louisville Catholic Women
ORGANIZER;CN="Louisville Catholic Women":MAILTO:lcw@familyrenewalproject.com
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SUMMARY:Catholic Couples Network
DESCRIPTION:Couples Lectio Divina Night\n\nCatholic Couples of all ages are invited for spiritual formation and fellowship! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 25 | 7 – 9pm (Couples are welcome to stay longer)\nLight refreshments will be provided \nAt Justin’s home:\n8412 Fernview Drive; Louisville\, KY 40291 \nStreet Parking Available. Space is limited\, please RSVP to confirm your spot! \nLectio Divina was introduced in the early Church by St. Gregory of Nyssa (c 330- 395) and is translated as “Divine (or Holy) Reading.” It is a very gentle and non-confrontational practice and perfect to do with your spouse or girlfriend/boyfriend. This Divine Reading can give you insight into Scripture and each other as you draw closer to God. \nIf reading Scripture or spiritual exercises are unfamiliar in your relationship\, now in the New Year is a great time to start! The way it will draw your hearts together cannot be quantified. It will help you to become the kind of partner you want to be. It will help strengthen your spiritual life and dedication to the Lord\, and show you ways you can live a more victorious Christian life. \n*Nursing infants welcome. \n\n  \nRegister by completing the form at the end of the page. \n\nThe next CCN event is TBD. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email: justin@familyrenewalproject.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatholic Couples Network is a ministry of Family Renewal Project\, supporting seriously dating\, engaged\, or married couples.\n\n\n\n  \n \nFill out my online form.
URL:https://www.familyrenewalproject.com/event/ccn0125/
LOCATION:Justin Leiner’s Home\, 8412 Fernview Drive\, Louisville\, 40291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Catholic Couples
ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Couples Network":MAILTO:catholiccouples@familyrenewalproject.com
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SUMMARY:TOB 1: Intro to Theology of the Body Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n  \nThis course will provide an excellent introduction to Theology of the Body and a solid understanding of God’s plan for humanity. The facilitators will use the DVD series from Ascension Press\, An Intro to Theology of the Body: Discovering God’s Master Plan for Your Life. (Written as an 8-part study to gather weekly for 8 weeks\, we’ve consolidated all 8 sessions into this crash course with time for reflection\, discussion\, and prayer.) \nThe course will address the two most fundamental and universal questions: \n\nWhat does it mean to be made human\, male and female\, in the image and likeness of God?\nHow can I live my life in a way that brings happiness and fulfillment?\n\nThis study is for every “body” who desires to reach his or her full potential in this life and become Fully Alive — young\, old; single\, married; clergy and religious! Participants under age 18 may attend accompanied by parent/guardian. \n\nFriday\, January 31\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm AND\nSaturday\, February 1\, 2025 | 8am – 4pm \nThis consolidated crash course is an ideal solution for those who aren’t able to attend consecutive weeks due to work\, family obligations\, travel distance\, etc. Nursing infants are welcome. \nLocation: St. Albert Catholic Church — Room TBD\n1395 Girard Dr\, Louisville\, KY 40222 \nCost: $20 per person or $30 per couple. FREE for college students\, missionaries\, and clergy. \nRSVP for the Event by completing the form at the end of the page.\n\n\nIf registering as a family\, choose Couple and complete the fields for the first two people\, then add remaining names and information in the Comment/Questions box at the bottom of the form. \nRegistration fee includes Handouts\, Snacks\, and Drinks throughout and a Continental Breakfast on Saturday. For lunch of Saturday\, either bring your own lunch or prepay and we will provide an assortment of deli sandwiches. \nAccompanying Minors: There are excellent Theology of the Body materials available for children of all ages\, however\, this course is designed for a more mature audience. Children under the age of 18 can attend at the discretion of their parents (guardian) and must be accompanied by an adult. \nCatechist Credit: All Family Renewal Project courses qualify for Catechist Credit through the Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Faith Formation. Those seeking credit\, please include a note in the Comment Box that you intend to apply for credit so we know to verify your attendance. \nMATERIALS:\nA course handout will be provided (no additional cost) \nA digital workbook and online access to the accompanying videos for one year is available from Ascension Press. Click here to purchase. \n\n\n  \nFor questions or additional information\, please contact us:\n502.303.1996 (call or text)\nemail: info@familyrenewalproject.com \n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\nFamily Renewal Project is excited to introduce our newest small-group facilitators\, Lucia & Vincent Ricketts!  \nVincent and Lucia Ricketts met as students at Bellarmine University. Both are cradle Catholics\, but neither knew nor practiced their faith until each had separate conversion experiences in college. After years of friendship and growing in their relationship with the Lord\, Vincent and Lucia were married in 2023. They live in Louisville with their baby daughter\, Sofía. \nLucia\, a native of Orlando\, Florida\, is a competitive ballroom dancer; she enjoys puzzles and games\, and she directs the choir and theatre programs at Holy Angels Academy. Lucia has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has spent the last few years teaching middle and high school mathematics at Holy Angels; she is now an Executive Assistant with St. Joseph Ministries. \nVincent grew up in Louisville\, and in his free time enjoys brewing wine and mead\, long conversations over good bourbon and a pipe\, and keeping bees with his dad. He is also a co-host of Spirit & Spire\, a podcast at the Cathedral of the Assumption. Vincent is a full-time employee of Family Renewal Project\, presenting a virtue-based ‘healthy relationships’ program to middle & high school students during the school day and occasionally facilitates other FRP offerings (including this one!). \nVincent and Lucia are passionate about Theology of the Body\, and are excited to share their passion with you! \n  \n \n\n\nRegister for Event\nFill out my online form.
URL:https://www.familyrenewalproject.com/event/tob-1-intro-to-theology-of-the-body-crash-course-3/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:St. Albert the Great\, 395 Girard Drive\, Louisville\, KY\, 40222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Groups,Catholic Couples,Catholic Men's Group,Events for Catholic Women,Theology of the Body,Young Adult Events
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