Mount Carmel is home to the Canadian National Shrine to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
Mass available Monday- Friday at 11:15am
Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre is pleased to offer a variety of retreats, days of prayer and renewal, and workshops throughout the year. Click on the links below for program information and registration instructions.
Retreats and Workshops
Ongoing Activities
COME AWAY DAY
Call 905 356 4113 for details and dates
SILENT MEDITATION
Mondays at 10am, Wednesdays at 10am. Fridays at 10am
Hosted by: Fr. Thomas Hakala O. Carm.
Meditation will be held in the Niagara room on the 4th floor.
Cost: Free will offering
You are invited to come and experience meditation as a way of bringing peace, harmony and joy to your life. Meditation is a way to assist you live a mindful life, to enhance your day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment.
Being is the capacity of our being: and now, in this moment, we recognize, acknowledge , and submit ourselves. We remind ourselves of this each time we live in the moment. This particular moment this is now making us joyous becomes the continuing moment of every day of every year.
“ New to silent meditation? If you want, plan to arrive 10 minutes before starting time, to receive some simple instruction on the process. It’s really as simple as ‘just sitting there!’ in God’s Presence and listening. “
DAILY MASS - 11:15 AM
Monday thru Friday
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated on weekdays at 11:15 AM in the Canadian National Shrine of St. Therese the Little Flower.
All are Welcome!
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Monthly Sessions
Spiritual direction sessions are available on a monthly basis. Please call Centre at 905-356-4113 for information.
SEPARATED AND DIVORCED MINISTRY
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A group of separated and divorced Catholics meet every other Monday for prayer, input and sharing. Call the Catholic Centre 905-684-0154 for information. Please note that you do not have to be Catholic to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Emotions Anonymous
Now led virtually. Please contact missisc2@hotmail.com for details
LAY CARMELITES
An Ancient Path for Today’s Pilgrim
Lay Carmelites are Roman Catholic men and women who seek to embrace God’s Will in the ordinary circumstances of everyday life.
We are part of an 800-year-old tradition of contemplative prayer, community and ministry.
For more information contact:
Trudy at 905-732-0670
One Day Workshops
THE JOURNEY OF FAITH:
A Trip For A Lifetime!
Date: Sat. JAN 18 9:30am-3:30
Cost: $70 (includes lunch)
Led by: Anna Racine
The most important journey we will ever embark on in life is our spiritual journey. But sometimes we spend more time planning a trip than we do planning our faith journey. Many of us do not understand what spiritual growth is and why it is crucial to our wellbeing.
Spend the day discerning where you are in your spiritual life and find ways to nurture it. Explore your spiritual journey, as you reflect on the ups and downs, the challenges and triumphs, and the moments of profound insight and inspiration. Discover new depths of meaning and purpose in your life as you find ways to grow in faith, clarity, and wisdom.
“The most important trip you will ever take is the path towards a richer, more meaningful spiritual life.”
To register call 905 356 4113 or email reservations@carmelniagara.com
I AM……. THE JOY OF KNOWING YOURSELF
Date: Sat. FEB 8 9:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $70
Led by : Anna Racine
Who am I? Where am I going? What is the meaning and purpose of my life? Have you ever struggled with these questions? You are not alone. Many of us go through life without ever finding the answers. Some of us look to others for these answers rather than looking deep inside ourselves.
Self-knowledge is crucial and is the stepping stone to living a happier and more fulfilling life. In this Workshop we will explore the process involved in starting the journey of self discovery. Find ways to honour your true self and discover the gift of knowing yourself.
“There are few things more exciting than knowing who you are
and who you want to become”
To register call 905 356 4113 or email reservations@carmelniagara.com
Overnight Retreats
(Prices include accommodation and meals)
WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR
Date: Fri Jan 3 -Sun Jan 5
Led by: Kathryn McMorrow
Cost: $350
A weekend to bid farewell to last year and to create some space for the challenges and blessings waiting in the wings of 2025. Through mini-presentations, group work, prayer and personal reflection, participants will acquire tools for letting go of the old and welcoming the new, with a greater awareness of where they want to put their energy in the coming year.
Bring last year’s calendar/agenda. Candlelight dress-up dinner and social evening on Saturday. All in the welcoming environment of Mount Carmel.
For more information email questions to Kathryn at innovationsca@yahoo.ca REGISTRATION IS THROUGH MOUNT CARMEL.
Call 905 356 4113 to register or email reservations@carmelniagara.com
“The Times They are A-Changin”
– A Retreat for Walking the Path of Change and Transition in Your Life
Date: Jan 24-26, 2025
Led by: Anna Racine
Cost: $350
Life is full of changes. Sometimes those changes are welcome and sometimes they are not. Are you feeling as if you are in transition as you navigate a new phase of life? Maybe there are dramatic changes that are out of your control - the loss of a loved one, a relationship, change in health or a job? Perhaps there are expected shifts in your life such as retirement, empty-nesting, or moving into a new house, and you are surprised it is taking time for you to adjust.
We all feel unnerved by this upheaval. We're concerned that our lives are not what we expected, that we've veered off course, living life out of order. But we're not alone.
Regardless of what you are experiencing, it is important to give yourself the sacred time and space to honor it, reflect on it, and discover new life from it. Explore the various emotions associated with change and how to adjust and cope when change arrives.
This weekend is an opportunity to think deeply about the times of change in your life and how to transform them into periods of creativity and growth. Find strategies and tools to adapt to the changes and begin to rebuild and create your new life. Find meaning out of your time of transition and feel supported as you navigate this uncertain time.
“Be open to the transformation that change can bring.”
Call 905 356 4113 to register or email reservations@carmelniagara.com
WALKING the SACRED PATH RETREAT- FINDING YOUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE IN LIFE
Date: Feb 21-23
Cost: $350
Led by : Anna Racine
Discovering life’s purpose has been a mission of man since the beginning of time. People have always felt the desire to do something that changes the world, or at least their world. God created us each with a purpose. Have you ever uttered the words, “What is my purpose in life, God?” or “Is there more to life than this, God?”
A sense of purpose is central to a productive, joy-filled life. People with a stronger sense of purpose live longer than those who feel aimless. So, what if you're feeling lost and unsure of what you're meant to do with your life?
God wants you to discover His purpose for you more than you do. Your purpose is not just about you; it’s about what God wants to do through you.
This weekend will provide an opportunity to find tools to discern your God-given purpose and learn how to align yourself with your soul’s deepest calling. Find ways to become more intentional in how you live out this purpose.
“You were created on purpose, for a purpose, and with a purpose.”
Call 905 356 4113 to register or email reservations@carmelniagara.com
Directed and Private
Retreats
Call the Centre Office for availability
Call for rates and availability
A directed retreat for can be an inspirational experience. There is daily opportunity to meet with a spiritual companion who listens as you share your prayer experience. Sometimes we need time away from our busy schedules to relax, pray and reflect. A directed retreat can be arranged for three to seven days.
For those who seek time alone without a spiritual companion, a private retreat may help nurture your inner self. A private retreat can last from one to five days.
Accommodation and meals are provided.