The Paschal Triduum: A Boundless Love Story
Holy Week Retreat @ The Franciscan Center
Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday
April 17 – 20, 2025
Led by Fr. Michael Reyes, OFM
And Liturgical Music by Bonnie Whitehurst
Imagine a love story that transcends time and space, one that unfolds over three powerful days filled with sacrifice, hope, and ultimate redemption. The Paschal Triduum is not just a sequence of events; it’s a profound journey that invites us to experience a love that knows no bounds.
During this sacred time, we are called to reflect on the depth of love demonstrated through the events leading up to the resurrection. From the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, where Jesus shared a moment of deep intimacy with His disciples, to the profound sorrow of Good Friday, and finally, to the glorious celebration of Easter Sunday, each moment reveals a new layer of divine love.
This is not merely religious observance; it’s an invitation to embrace the essence of love in our own lives. The Paschal Triduum teaches us the beauty of giving ourselves selflessly, forgiving those who have wronged us, and embracing hope even in the darkest times.
We invite you to join us for a transformative Holy Week retreat experience. Guided by the wisdom of Pope Francis’s writings and the inspiring stories from the life of St. Francis of Assisi, Fr. Michael Reyes, OFM, will lead us on a journey through the Paschal Triduum, accompanied by the musical talent of Bonnie Whitehurst.
By engaging in this sacred journey, we open our hearts to the boundless love that awaits us, reminding ourselves that we are all part of a larger story that calls us to love fiercely and without reservation. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness and partake in a truly boundless love story.
Religious: Single $360; Commuter $175
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Fr. Michael Reyes, OFM is a Franciscan friar from the US Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He was born in San Pablo City, Laguna, in the Philippines. After a career in information technology and finance in New York City, he joined the Order of Friars Minor in 2008. Fr. Michael was Solemnly professed in August 2014 and was ordained to the Priesthood in January 2016. He received his MDiv from the Catholic University of America (DC) in 2015 and his MFA from the New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture (NY) in 2020. He had served in various ministries, from being a parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Church in Tampa, FL, Parish Administrator at St Bonaventure Church in Allegany, NY, to giving online retreats through the Friar’s YouTube channel “FriarArt”.
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