Embracing Our Call is a response to the suggestions made for more of a retreat-type experience. Thus, participants will engage in more reflective activities, learning and participating in spiritual practices to deepen their ability to utilize a Marist spirituality.
This is a three-day program, based on the theme of “Making Jesus Christ Known and Loved." Participants will be invited to go deeper, not only in their Marist identity and spirituality, but also in their personal relationship with God. Open to all, although Sharing Our Call is a suggested pre-requisite.
Topics to be explored include: Contemplative Spiritual Practices, Being Mystic and Prophet in Today’s World, and Marist Spirituality - A Call to Love and Live in Communion.
Program Dates: January 11-13, 2026
Program Cost: $350
This fee includes overnight stay at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, meals, socials, and program materials. Financial assistance is available. If you come from a Marist school which contributes to the annual province assessments, the fee is waived.
Registration Deadline: December 12, 2025
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Rick Martin at [email protected]
Reviews:
"Loved the time to reflect, chat, be silent, be in community, be alone, no stress, no pressure."
"Excellent flow to each day. Felt very balanced. I enjoyed the prayers - the different types and settings."
"I loved the contemplative practices. I hope to incorporate some of them into my daily life."
"Esopus always helps me feel closer to God. This retreat made me more aware of my MARIST spirituality, within the context of my Christian faith."