Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Cape Coral, Florida
Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Lent: 9:35 am. – 10:25 am.
Lent is a sacred time in the Catholic Church’s calendar. It is a season to reflect, repent, and
renew our connection with God. In 2025, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, known as Ash Wednesday. As this spiritual journey unfolds, many Catholics seek opportunities to deepen their faith and explore healing and restoration. The Lent 2025 Mini-Retreats, presented by Renée Marazon and her team, offer a perfect chance to do just that.
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from March 11 to April 10, after the 9:00 AM Mass, these retreats will provide insights into some of life’s most profound questions. These retreats are designed to prepare attendees for Easter with a renewed sense of purpose and faith through engaging presentations, thought-provoking topics, and an emphasis on spiritual healing.
Understanding Lent 2025: A Season of Renewal
Lent is the 40 days before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and ends on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025. During this time, Catholics are called to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as they prepare their hearts to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Lent is a time for personal reflection and spiritual renewal. It’s an invitation to turn away from sin, seek God’s mercy, and restore our relationship with Him.
What Are the Lent 2025 Mini-Retreats?
The Lent 2025 Mini-Retreats, held every Tuesday and Thursday morning, are designed to help Catholics explore themes of healing, restoration, and spiritual growth. Each session takes place after the 9:00 AM Mass and runs from 9:35 AM to 10:20 AM.
Led by Renée Marazon and her team, these mini-retreats focus on addressing life’s challenges through a Catholic lens. Each session explores a specific question or inner conflict and provides participants with tools for spiritual clarity and healing.
Why Attend the Mini-Retreats?
Have you ever felt weighed down by fear, shame, or guilt? Are you seeking a closer relationship with God or longing to find clarity and peace in your life? These mini-retreats provide a safe space to reflect on these questions and seek God’s guidance.
By attending, you will:
Gain deeper insight into your faith.
Address personal struggles with the help of God’s Word.
Build a stronger sense of community within the Church.
Prepare your heart for Easter in a meaningful way.
Schedule of Events and Topics
Each session in the Lent 2025 Mini-Retreats focuses on a unique question, conflict, and resolution. Here is the full schedule:
Fear and Trust
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Topic: What fear has a grip on you? What are you afraid of?
Focus: Transforming fear into trust and hope.
Shame and Forgiveness
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Topic: What shame is weighing on your heart? What are you ashamed of?
Focus: Releasing shame and embracing God’s forgiveness.
Guilt and Purpose
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Topic: What burden of guilt has a hold on you?
Focus: Finding purpose through God’s mercy and grace.
Inferiority and Competence
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Topic: When and why do you feel inferior?
Focus: Overcoming feelings of inadequacy with God’s help.
Identity in Christ
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2025
Topic: What keeps you from loving yourself and accepting who God made you to be?
Focus: Discovering your identity in Christ and embracing His love.
The Spiritual Benefits of Retreats
Participating in these mini-retreats offers numerous spiritual benefits:
Healing: Address unresolved emotions like guilt or shame and find peace through God’s grace.
Clarity: Reflect on life’s challenges with the guidance of Scripture and prayer.
Community: Connect with fellow Catholics on a shared journey of faith.
Preparation: Equip yourself spiritually for the celebration of Easter.
How Lent Prepares Us for Easter
Lent is not just a season of sacrifice; it’s a time of preparation. By participating in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, Catholics align their hearts with God’s will. The mini-retreats serve as a spiritual compass, guiding you toward a deeper connection with Christ.
About Renée Marazon
Renée Marazon is an active member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. She serves as a Eucharistic minister, Chairperson of the Jeremiah Team, and coordinator of the Charism and Prayer Team Ministries. She has also led the SKD Alpha Core Team and mentored for Southwest Florida Alpha USA.
As a council member of Pentecost Today USA and a member of the Formation Committee, she has facilitated retreats, workshops, and parish missions across the U.S., Trinidad, and the Philippines, both in person and via Zoom. Renée consults with parishes on charism discernment and ministry development and is the author of over 10 publications. Through her platform, Maps of Life, she has inspired countless individuals to deepen their faith and navigate life’s journey purposefully.
Renée Marazon, a respected Catholic educator and speaker, has dedicated her life to helping others grow in faith. Together with her team, she brings decades of experience and a deep understanding of Catholic spirituality to these retreats.
Reserve Your Place Today
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience healing and restoration during Lent 2025. Reserve your place at the Lent 2025 Mini-Retreats today by visiting the Maps of Life website.
These retreats welcome Catholics from different walks of life. Whether you are a young adult discovering your faith, a parent seeking balance, or a senior yearning for spiritual renewal, these sessions offer inspiration and restoration for all.
Prepare your heart for Easter. Begin your journey of healing and restoration this Lent. Reserve your place now!
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