Advent Retreat - The Surprise of God
Fri, Dec 04
|Franciscan Retreat Center
Step away from the hustle of the season and give yourself time to be with Jesus. In the midst of the preparations, The Surprise of God offers space to become quiet, pray, and prepare your heart for His coming at Christmas.
Time & Location
Dec 04, 2026, 5:30 PM MST – Dec 06, 2026, 11:30 AM MST
Franciscan Retreat Center, 7740 Deer Hill Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, USA
About the event
The Living Tradition Project creates opportunities for us to encounter the theology, beauty, and wisdom of the Church more deeply. This Advent, founder Laura Brand and collaborator Sara Sophia Haynes lead The Surprise of God, a retreat centered on the astonishing mystery of the Incarnation.
This Advent retreat offers a chance to slow down and reflect on the beauty and gift we have been given in this extraordinary mystery.
Participants will engage in contemplation, guided meditations, and communal prayer to reconnect with their faith. The retreat provides a sacred space for spiritual rejuvenation, whether attending for a day or the entire weekend. Activities include fellowship, thought-provoking talks, personal reflection, and generous room for silence.
Join us as we prepare for Christmas, rekindling the awe and reverence the Incarnation deserves, and allowing this realization to transform our lives.