THE MAGNIFICENT DEFEAT
A Contemplative Retreat for Men

May 30 - June 2, 2013
Thursday 6:00 pm (dinner) to
Sunday (lunch)

$290 Overnight (includes all meals)
Register before May 24, 2013

Come join us – a bond of brothers willing to risk the journey into greater wholeness and holiness. Holiness does not refer to being "perfect" or otherworldly. It refers to being completely and authentically who we were created to be – fully human and fully alive. Men who realize that this adventure of life was never meant to be traveled alone. Men who long to know God and know the true gift of themselves. A life-giving gift worthy of offering for the healing of the world. The world is dying for the gift of such men.

This retreat will be a guided contemplative pilgrimage of the soul. It is not for the weak-of-heart or spiritual voyeurs. It is for men who want to engage in the process of spiritual transformation. It is an invitation to discover a Love that refuses to let us remain less than who we were created to be – "the full reflection of God as only we [sic] can be". A Love that is willing to risk our defeat in order to offer us our true self and God's true self.

The patriarch Jacob will be our guide on this pilgrimage of becoming more.

Retreat will include

•  Guided meditation/prayer time
•  Small group interaction
•  Large group discussions

RETREAT LEADER Don Ferris is a self-described exotic car enthusiast, lover of ice cream, New York style cheesecake, Chicago style pizza, Philadelphia cheese steaks. Loves having fun, travel, adventure, reading, and movies. A minister for 43 years. Co-founder and co-director of Eagle's Wings Ministries, a contemplative retreat ministry, he is a Mercy Center-trained spiritual director and facilitator of the 19th annotation of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Don is passionate about pursuing a life fully human and fully alive and inviting others to the adventure.

REGISTRATION

We accept MasterCard and Visa (USA and Canada only). Overseas residents: do not register online. Contact mc@mercywmw.org for registration assistance.

For questions about this retreat, please contact Chris Wehling at 925-363-9663 or Bill Peebles at 925-349-4738.

CANCELLATION

Please read our cancellation and refunds policy.

MEAL SERVICE

Meals include locally-sourced fresh fruit and vegetables, soups, salads and meat entrees. Our meal service department cannot offer all-vegan or other special menus. Kitchenettes equipped with microwave ovens and refrigerators are located on each residence floor. There is a health food store in Burlingame, a short distance from Mercy Center. Guests are welcome to bring special foods or supplements to retreats.