Christ’s Peace House of Prayer offers monthly preached retreats, providing a sacred space for spiritual renewal and growth.
Retreats begin with a shared dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, where participants are introduced. Guests are welcome to arrive anytime on Friday to settle in before the retreat begins.
Each day includes several conferences focused on the retreat theme, along with guided prayer practices throughout the weekend. Eucharistic Adoration is typically held three times daily, and retreatants are invited to participate in Lectio Divina, the Examen prayer, morning and evening prayer, and the Rosary.
Mass is available at the local parish at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday or 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. A visiting priest is typically present on Saturday to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Silence is observed until noon each day of the preached retreat. For our silent retreats, guests are asked to maintain silence throughout the weekend; however, please note that structured programming—such as conferences, table reading, guided meditations, and lectures—is included.
If you are seeking a retreat in complete silence and solitude, we encourage you to sign up for a personal retreat, separate from our scheduled preached retreats, to better accommodate your needs and provide space for other retreatants.
Ample time is set aside for personal prayer, reflection, and leisurely walks throughout the serene surroundings, which include peaceful trails and outdoor shrines.
Accommodations and Rates:
- Cabins/Courtyard Rooms: $180 Single / $270 Couple
- Single Guest Rooms: $110 (meals included)
To reserve your spot, please complete the Individual Retreat Form or call 913.773.8255.
2026 Retreat Schedule
January 9-11: Spiritual Reflection and Planning Retreat – 2026
February 20-22: Lenten Silent Retreat: Into the Desert
March 27-29: Holy Week Silent Retreat: Behold the Man
April 10-12: Into the Heart of Mercy
May 29-31: Drawn into the Mystery: Praying with the Trinity Silent Retreat
June 26-28: Be Still and Know: Abiding in His Presence Silent Retreat
July 10-12: Fire Within: Kindled for Transforming Union Silent Retreat
August 14-16: Assumed into Glory: A Marian Consecration Retreat
September 18-20: Journeying Toward God with Cardinal Newman
October 16-18: Awakened to God: Responding to the Call
November 6-8: Beyond the Veil: Rising from Grief to Hope
December 4-6: Advent Silent Retreat: God Sent His Son
January 8-10: Spiritual Reflection and Planning Retreat – 2027
New Year Spiritual Reflection and Planning Retreat
Friday, January 9th at 5:30pm – Sunday, January 11th at 4:30pm – 2026
Begin the new year with clarity and purpose by joining us for our Annual New Year’s Spiritual Reflection and Planning Retreat. This retreat is designed to help you step back from the busyness of life, reflect on what truly matters, and prioritize your most important goals for the year ahead. With time set aside for both reflection and action, this retreat will guide you in creating a plan that aligns with your spiritual and personal values. Throughout the weekend, you’ll be provided with resources and ideas to help shape your plan, with ample time to work on it in a peaceful, prayerful environment. The retreat includes spiritual talks, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Confession, and opportunities for private prayer, reflection, and nature walks. You’ll also have the opportunity for spiritual direction to help you discern God’s will for you in the coming year. Please bring any personal items that may aid in your planning process, such as your Bible, journal, Catechism, notebook, agenda, or laptop. This is a time to connect with God and focus on the year ahead, so you can enter the new year spiritually refreshed and with a clear sense of direction.
Lenten Silent Retreat: Into the Desert
Friday, February 20th at 5:30pm – Sunday, February 22nd at 4:30pm
Enter the quiet of the Lenten season and allow the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI to guide your heart more deeply into the mystery of Lent. This silent retreat draws from Lent with Pope Benedict XVI: Meditations for Every Day, offering scriptural reflections that illuminate the call to repentance, interior renewal, and conversion of heart. Participants will walk with the Lord into the desert, listening attentively to His voice and preparing to receive the graces He desires to give during this sacred season. Rooted in the Church’s contemplative tradition, this retreat offers a place to encounter Christ, surrender burdens, and rediscover the beauty of returning to God with your whole heart.
Holy Week Silent Retreat: Behold the Man
Friday, March 27th at 5:30pm – Sunday, March 29th at 4:30pm
Enter Holy Week in profound silence as you contemplate the mystery of Christ’s Passion through the lens of the Shroud of Turin. Drawing from Mark Antonacci’s Test the Shroud, this retreat invites participants to reflect not only on the scientific and historical insights surrounding the Shroud, but—above all—on its witness to the suffering, love, and triumph of Jesus Christ. Participants will be led to meditate on the wounds of Christ, the depth of His self-giving, and the hope revealed in His Resurrection. This retreat offers a sacred space to remain close to Jesus during His final days, to behold the mystery of redemption, and to open your heart to the transformative graces of Holy Week.
Into the Heart of Mercy
Friday, April 10th at 5:30pm – Sunday, April 12th at 4:30pm
Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday by entering deeply into the mystery of Christ’s limitless compassion. Drawing from Richard Torretto’s A Divine Mercy Resource, this retreat offers a clear and prayerful exploration of the message entrusted to St. Faustina and its enduring call to trust, repentance, and intercession. Participants will encounter the merciful Heart of Jesus—who longs to heal, restore, and renew His people. The retreat provides space to pray with the Divine Mercy devotion and receive the profound grace offered through the Chaplet and the Feast instituted by St. John Paul II.
Drawn into the Mystery: Praying with the Trinity Silent Retreat
Friday, May 29th at 5:30pm – Sunday, May 31st at 4:30pm
Enter the solemnity of Holy Trinity Sunday by immersing yourself in the beauty and depth of the Church’s central mystery: one God in three divine Persons. Drawing from Fr. Gilles Emery’s The Trinity and the luminous spirituality of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, this silent retreat invites participants to contemplate the inner life of God and the grace of our participation in it. We will explore the Father’s eternal love, the Son’s self-giving, and the Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence. St. Elizabeth’s profound teaching on the soul as the dwelling place of the Trinity will guide our prayer toward a deeper interior union with God, who desires to draw us into His own divine life. This retreat offers a sacred space to rest in the mystery, deepen your understanding of God’s self-revelation, and allow the Triune love to renew your mind and heart.
St. Isidore Feast Day: Mass and Blessing of Seeds and Soil
Friday, May 15th at 10:00am
Join us as we honor St. Isidore the Farmer on his feast day. We will begin with Holy Mass, followed by a rosary procession to the St. Isidore Shrine, entrusting land, labor, and harvest to the Lord through the intercession of this humble saint. Participants are invited to bring seeds and soil in a small, decorated basket to place at the altar for a special blessing. The celebration will conclude with lunch and a time of fellowship. A free-will offering will be gratefully accepted to support the mission of the center. To attend, send an email to: info@christspeace.com or call 913.773.8255 to let us know how many people will be attending.
Be Still and Know: Abiding in His Presence Silent Retreat
Friday, June 26th at 5:30pm – Sunday, June 28th at 4:30pm
This silent retreat invites you to discover the freedom, peace, and deep interior rest that come from living fully in God’s presence. Drawing from Dr. Gregory Bottaro’s The Mindful Catholic and the timeless wisdom of Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s Abandonment to Divine Providence, we will explore how mindful awareness and spiritual surrender work together to open the heart to God’s gentle action. Participants will learn how to root their attention in the present moment—the place where God speaks and gives grace—while releasing anxiety, striving, and the burdens of self-reliance. The teachings of Caussade will illuminate how each moment becomes a place where the Lord is actively at work, inviting trust and abandonment to His loving providence. This retreat offers a peaceful space to slow down, listen, and allow God to draw your heart into deeper confidence in His care. Come rest in Him, awaken to His presence.
Fire Within: Kindled for Transforming Union Silent Retreat
Friday, July 10th at 5:30pm – Sunday, July 12th at 4:30pm
This silent retreat invites you into the depths of contemplative prayer through the rich teaching of Fr. Thomas Dubay’s Fire Within. Relying on the wisdom of St. Teresa of Ávila and St. John of the Cross, this retreat explores the transforming action of the Holy Spirit, who purifies, illuminates, and draws the soul into profound union with God. Participants will learn how to respond to God’s invitation to deep prayer—moving beyond distraction and self-effort into the quiet openness where the Lord Himself becomes the Teacher. Dubay’s insights on contemplation will help illuminate the stages of the interior life, the call to holiness, and the purifying fire of divine love. This retreat offers a peaceful space to be renewed, to listen, and to allow the Lord to kindle in your heart the flame of His transforming love.
Assumed into Glory: A Marian Consecration Retreat
Friday, August 14th at 5:30pm – Sunday, August 16th at 4:30pm
Spend a sacred weekend dedicated to Mary and prepare your heart to make or renew your Marian Consecration on the Feast of the Assumption! Guided by Dr. Scott Hahn’s Hail, Holy Queen, this retreat offers Marian conferences, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Confession, and quiet time for prayer, reflection, and walking in the beauty of God’s creation. A special Consecration to Mary Ceremony and Celebration will be held on August 15th, and day guests are warmly welcome to join for this memorable moment. Begin your 33-day preparation on July 13th, and allow the Blessed Mother to lead you closer to her Son through this joyful, transformative devotion.
Journeying Toward God: Discovering Cardinal Newman’s Legacy
Friday, September 18th at 5:30pm – Sunday, September 20th at 4:30pm
Join us for a reflective retreat celebrating the life, wisdom, and holiness of Cardinal John Henry Newman, recently declared a Doctor of the Church. This retreat invites participants to journey toward God by exploring Newman’s writings, spiritual insights, and enduring contributions to the life of the Church. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of faith, grow in personal holiness, and allow Newman’s witness to inspire their own spiritual journey. Whether you are drawn to his interior life, theological wisdom, or example of fidelity and discernment, this retreat offers a sacred space to encounter God more fully.
Awakened to God: Responding to the Call
Friday, October 16th at 5:30pm – Sunday, October 18th at 4:30pm
This retreat is designed for anyone growing in faith, exploring Christianity, or beginning to respond to God’s invitation. Using Peter Kreeft’s Fundamentals of the Faith: Essays in Christian Apologetics as our guide, participants will reflect on the core truths of the Catholic faith, the life of discipleship, and the ways God calls each of us into deeper relationship with Him. This retreat will help you encounter the Father, understand His invitation, and take steps toward a life rooted in Christ. Whether you are just starting to explore the faith or already sensing God’s call, this retreat provides a gentle and welcoming space to listen, reflect, and respond.
Beyond the Veil: Rising from Grief to Hope
Friday, November 6th at 5:30pm – Sunday, November 8th at 4:30pm
Grief, loss, and the reality of death touch every life, yet God calls us to hope. This retreat, guided by Dr. Scott Hahn’s Hope to Die, offers a sacred space to explore the Catholic understanding of life after death, the gift of eternal life, and the hope that sustains us even in sorrow. Participants will encounter God’s comforting presence, reflect on His promises, and gain spiritual tools to navigate grief with faith and hope. Whether you are experiencing loss personally, supporting others in their grief, or seeking a deeper understanding of the Church’s teaching on life after death, this retreat offers a gentle and prayerful environment to move from mourning toward hope in Christ.
Advent Silent Retreat: God Sent His Son
Friday, December 4th at 5:30pm– Sunday, December 6th at 4:30pm
Advent draws us into the mystery of God’s saving plan, revealed “when the time had fully come” and the Father sent His Son into the world (Gal 4:4). Drawing on Christoph Cardinal Schönborn’s profound and accessible book God Sent His Son: A Contemporary Christology, this retreat will lead participants into a deeper contemplation of the Incarnation—not as a distant doctrine, but as a living mystery meant to be received personally and prayerfully. Through conferences rooted in Scripture and the Church’s tradition, we will reflect on why God chose to come among us, what it means that the Son was sent by the Father, and how Christ continues to come to us today. Time will be given for silent prayer, reflection, and resting in God’s presence, allowing the truths of Advent to move from the mind to the heart. This retreat is ideal for those longing to prepare for Christmas with greater depth and reverence, to renew their wonder at God’s saving love, and to enter more fully into the mystery of Emmanuel—God with us.
New Year Spiritual Reflection and Planning Retreat
Friday, January 8th at 5:30pm – Sunday, January 10th at 4:30pm – 2027
Start the new year with clarity, purpose, and spiritual focus by joining us for our Annual New Year’s Spiritual Reflection and Planning Retreat. This retreat is designed to help you step back from the busyness of life, reflect on what truly matters, and set intentions that align with your spiritual and personal values. Throughout the weekend, you’ll have dedicated time for both reflection and action, guided by spiritual talks, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Confession, and opportunities for private prayer, contemplation, and nature walks. One session of spiritual direction is available to help you discern God’s will for your life in the year ahead. We’ll provide resources and ideas to help shape your plan, along with ample time to work on it in a peaceful, prayerful environment. Please bring any personal items that may aid your reflection, such as your Bible, journal, Catechism, notebook, agenda, or laptop. This retreat is a sacred opportunity to connect deeply with God, focus on what matters most, and enter the new year spiritually refreshed, renewed, and with a clear sense of direction for the months ahead.