Rev. James D. Conley, D.D., S.T.L. | Diocese of Lincoln website

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly will host healing retreats for survivors of abuse next month.

“The Way” is a healing retreat for survivors of abuse; a three-day guided meditation and prayer experience for anyone whose abuse by another has deeply affected their heart, mind, body, and soul.

The Way for male survivors of abuse will be held August 16-18, led by Gerry and Sue Stubbs. The Way for female survivors of abuse will be held August 23-25, led by Sue Stubbs.

The retreats are directed by Dr. Gerry Crete and Sue Stubbs, developer of The Way Healing Retreat, and supported by professional counselors, a priest, and volunteers. The Way is a Christian-based retreat; men and women of different faith backgrounds are invited and welcomed.

The Way retreats have been offered in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for more than 10 years. The first such retreat hosted by the Nebraska retreat team was in 2019. A participant encouraged those thinking about attending The Way retreat to register.

“I would tell anyone considering attending the retreat to put aside any fears, anxieties or hesitations and attend,” she said. “I would tell them it is well worth the investment of their time and money. The healing that can come from being in fellowship with others who have experienced similar abuse is something rare; something difficult to put into words. The information provided at the retreat and the acceptance of the presenters – as well as the attendees – gives you a safe, unique place to heal.”

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a peaceful atmosphere of prayer and recollection on spacious acreage near Waverly. The facility includes 50 single rooms, each with a private bath.

Learn more and register for retreats at goodcounselretreat.org or call 402-786-2705.

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