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

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly will host the “Work of the Holy Angels” retreat from August 29 to September 1.

Father Matthew Hincks and Father John Eudes Brohl, ORC, will lead the retreat. The priests are part of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum, an international movement within the Catholic Church faithful to the Magisterium. Its mission is to spread devotion to and conscious collaboration with the holy angels.

All men and women are invited to join the retreat, which includes Mass and adoration, liturgy of the hours and devotions, time for private reflection, and opportunities for confession or spiritual direction. Conference topics and a question-and-answer series will focus on the spiritual life in general, as well as on the ministry of the angels and how they help people grow toward union with God.

Mary Ann Schmitt, a member of St Joseph Parish in Marceline, Missouri, has attended the retreat for many years. She encouraged people to “experience four days of silence.”

“The world consumes us with noise and so many distractions that I feel these days of retreat are a grace from God,” she said.

For more information about Opus Sanctorum Angelorum, its mission and spirituality, visit www.opusangelorum.org.

The retreat on the Holy Angels will start with a 6 p.m. dinner on Thursday and end with Mass on Sunday followed by lunch. As it is a four-day retreat with two priests, the suggested donation is $350. For more information or questions, call Cheryl at 402-618-1733.

For more information about Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House and upcoming retreats, visit goodcounselretreat.org.

All are welcome Wednesday, August 14 at 7 p.m., for a vigil Mass of the Assumption of Mary celebrated by Bishop James Conley. The Mass will be held outdoors by the belltower.

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