7303 N 112th St, Waverly, NE, USA
December 5 - 7, 2025
About this Retreat
Sister Marta and Sister Theresa, the foundresses of the Marian Sisters, were members of the Mercy Sisters of St. Francis in Czechoslovakia. In 1950, they escaped Communist rule in Czechoslovakia. Bishop Kucera invited them to serve at St. Thomas Orphanage. In 1954, the Marian Sisters were established as the first Lincoln diocesan religious community. In 1963, Marycrest Motherhouse was built. The Community received Papal approval in 1983. The Sisters followed the Franciscan Rule and their own Constitutions. Their charism is to "Do God's Will joyfully in imitation of Mary and Saint Francis." The Marian Sisters teach in Catholic schools in Lincoln, David City, and Wahoo. Sisters also serve at St. Gianna Women's Homes, Villa Marie, and the Diocesan Chancery.
Details of this retreat
Waiting for Jesus with Mary
Advent retreat for women of all ages and vocations
Dec 5-7, 2025
with the Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln
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The retreat will begin on Friday, Dec. 5, with a 6 p.m. check-in, followed by an optional First Friday Mass at 6:30 p.m. The first conference session will begin at 7:15 p.m. The retreat will conclude Sunday, Dec. 7, with Mass and a final brunch at 11 a.m.
Women ages 19 to 99 and from all walks of life are invited to attend the “Waiting for Jesus with Mary” retreat, led by the Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln. Attendees are invited to embrace this time of rest, quiet, and renewal as they listen to the inspiring guidance of the Marian Sisters and deepen their faith journey.
The Advent-inspired retreat, scheduled for Dec. 5-7, offers a time of rest, reflection, and spiritual nourishment in the presence of Christ. The retreat aims to strengthen attendees’ intimacy with Jesus and renew their faith during this holy season.
Accompanied by a priest to support participants’ sacramental needs, the retreat will feature talks by the Marian Sisters, opportunities for confession, daily Holy Mass, time for prayer, and moments of silence for personal reflection. Designed to help women deepen their relationship with Christ, this retreat offers a unique opportunity for spiritual renewal with other faith-filled women.
Throughout the weekend, participants will be encouraged to take part in the sacraments and contemplative prayer, providing space to draw nearer to God.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House offers a sanctuary of prayer and recollection on a spacious acreage near Waverly. There are 50 single rooms, each with a private bath.
We want our retreats to be accessible to everyone, please consider an additional donation, or contact the Retreat House to inquire about financial assistance or if your parish pays part of the cost. If the retreat you’re interested in is full, contact us to be put on a waiting list. A few double rooms are available upon request. Airport transportation to/from LNK or OMA is also available upon request.
In-person at the Retreat House, retreats include meditations by the retreat master, the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, the Liturgy of the Hours and other devotions, and opportunities for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
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