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The 'Dark Night' of St Mother Teresa with Karl Millis

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Up to 58 in group

Open Dates

Retreat Highlights

Prepared meals
Conferences
Daily Mass
Opportunities for Confession
Communal prayer
Personal quiet time
Spiritual direction

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Mother Teresa teaches us to live with confidence and joy

with Fr. Karl Millis

Virtual Retreat with lifetime recordings includes eight talks and handouts.

The retreat will examine Dark Night as taught by St. John of the Cross (and St. Teresa of Avila) by looking how this was experienced and understood by St. Theresa of Calcutta.

“This retreat will assume the attendee knows little or nothing about the Dark Night, and so we will start from basic teachings, and build upon those step by step,” says Fr. Millis, “thus making it understandable and approachable, without being overwhelmed.”

He continued, “This retreat is designed for all lay people and it is not a requirement to be a Third Order Carmelite to attend this retreat.”

Father Karl Millis was ordained in 1999 and served in the Diocese of Lincoln seven at St. Joseph in Auburn, St. Clara in Peru, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in North Platte. He now serves in the Archdiocese of Denver.

Father Millis has been a Third Order Carmelite for more than 30 years, and has studied Carmelite spirituality extensively in both Rome and the United States. He has helped to establish Third Order Carmelite groups in several parishes.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a sanctuary of prayer and recollection on a spacious acreage near Waverly, Nebraska.

Schedule

Friday registration typically opens at 7:00pm and all retreatants gather together at 8:00pm to pray the Rosary and celebrate Mass.
Saturday begins with morning prayer in the chapel, followed by breakfast, a conference talk and Mass. After lunch participate in private devotions and rest. Gather together for another conference and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The evening commences with the communal praying of the Rosary and Evening Prayer, followed by dinner. The evening ends with a Holy Hour, conference, and Benediction.
Sunday also begins with morning prayer and breakfast, followed by a conference and Mass. The retreat ends after praying the Angelus and eating a final lunch together and sharing graces. We hope you depart with many graces and much peace after your retreat experience.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

What's Included

Individual Rooms
Individual bathrooms with toilet, sink, and shower
All bed linens, blankets, towels, and soap
3 Prepared Meals
Coffee, Tea and Snacks

What's Not Included

Books
Transportation
Shampoo and conditioner
Toiletriest and medications

Customer Reviews

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Julie • Apr 13, 2025

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A Wonderful Respite

I was able to enjoy two days away at the Retreat Center and was so blessed by the comfortable accommodations, the beautiful grounds, the Mass times, and the personal spiritual direction. Everyone was so welcoming and I was fully able to enjoy the presence of Christ in this serene setting. Thank you for your ministry!

Mary • Apr 02, 2025

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Wonderful Retreat

The timing was perfect for a silent retreat between groups of large group retreats. I was nearly alone for my prayerful days with God. I had the chapel to myself all day long. Meals were prepared and placed in the refrigerator for whenever eating worked into my schedule. The food was good. The bed was comfortable, and I slept very well. The center was quiet, and staff members were helpful and kind. Father said Mass each morning and was available for spiritual direction. The 80 acres was beautiful. God led my much needed retreat, and I was grateful to God and to everyone at Our Lady of Good Counsel for making it happen.