Apocalypse Now - Retreat - Father Angelo Geiger

Fr. Angelo Geiger gives a serie of talks on the retreat at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center called "Apocalypse Now" which is on Revelation, the last and most mysterious book of the Bible.

Revelation 12:1-8 And a great portent appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; (2) she was with child and she cried out in her pangs of birth, in anguish for delivery. (3) And another portent appeared in heaven; behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems upon his heads. (4) His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven, and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to bear a child, that he might devour her child when she brought it forth; (5) she brought forth a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, (6) and the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, in which to be nourished for one thousand two hundred and sixty days. (7) Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, (8) but they were defeated and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.

Homily: Vision and Prophecy Now



Surviving the Apocalypse



What the Spirit is Saying

Advent in Eyes of Joseph and Mary - Retreat - Mons. Joseph Schaedel

Mons. Joseph Schaedel gives three advent talks at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center for our December Day of Reflection titled Advent through the Eyes of Joseph and Mary on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Matthew 1:18-21 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; (19) and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. (20) But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; (21) she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."

1. Meaning of Advent

In this talk he explains the meaning of Advent, which it is basically a time of anticipation for the coming of Christ as a preparation for Christmas, but also for the coming of Christ on our Judgment Day, the day we take our last breadth. The best preparation is to strive for humility.

2. Serving Others

In this talk he exhorts us to avoid the self-centered nature of the modern Christmas celebration which has little to do with Christ. He suggests that we should take Our Lady's example of focusing on others and on Christ. If we can do this then we will have the essence of the Christmas spirit.

3. Joseph Guide to Christmas

In this talk he explains the role of St Joseph in the Advent Season as guide to the Holy Family toward Christmas.

"Spiritual Combat" Retreat - Father Bill Casey

Father Bill Casey made this spiritual retreat to understand what is really happening in today´s world and what danger truly are in the spiritual battle of our time.

Matthew 10:34-39 "Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a man's foes will be those of his own household. He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.

1. Spiritual Battles

2. The Devil: Liar and Murderer

3. Against All Odds

4. Our Lady´s Role