Ecclesia Domestica | Drawing Families to Christ and His Church through Mary

Drawing Families to Christ and His Church through Mary

Ecclesia Domestica is a Catholic ministry of laypeople and clergy working together to bring men and women to Jesus Christ, through the inspiration and guidance of the Blessed Mother. To defend the Church by forming Christian Disciples who are dedicated to growing closer to Jesus and holding firm to the truth of the Church's teaching. To defend the Family by encouraging men and women to embrace their vocation as husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, with God at the center of Christian Family Life.

Our Next Retreat:

The Heart of a Mother - My Heart for My Son

AN ECCLESIA DOMESTICA WOMEN'S RETREAT

September 25-27, 2026
St. Mary Madgalene Center
Warner, NH

FROM A HEART IMMACULATE, LOVE WITHOUT EFFORT
In the Blessed Mother we have the perfect example of what it means to follow Jesus, and in her Immaculate Heart, we have the perfect example of what it means to love without effort. Despite the sword which pierced her heart, she never lost hope, she never embraced bitterness, never lost her ability to love. Even now she pours out that love upon us, without effort, without restraint.
br /> To love with the love of Jesus Christ means holding nothing back, nothing in reserve, pouring out ourselves completely for others. Mary invited the children at Fatima to embrace her Immaculate Heart saying "My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God." For God is love, and so is Mary's Immaculate Heart. The heart of a mother, Her heart for her son.

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Upcoming Retreats:

TOTUS TUUS - Making a Total Gift of Self

AN ECCLESIA DOMESTICA MEN'S RETREAT

October 9-11, 2026
Abbey of the Hillss Retreat Center
Marvin, SD

Love one another, as I have loved you.
What holds us back from going all-in, from giving ourselves totally over to God? For most of us it's fear. Our human instincts tell us that if we give away everything we have, there will be nothing left for us. But we are called to renew our minds, to stop thinking as humans do, and think instead the way Jesus does. With the renewal of our minds must also come a renewal of our hearts, so that we can transcend the limitations of human love, and love instead the way Jesus calls us to...with His Sacred Heart. To love as Christ loves means to give everything we have, a complete emptying of one's self, holding nothing back.

Going all-in, making a total gift of ourselves to God, means making a total gift of self to our wives, to our children, to our brothers and sisters in Christ. It means loving each other as Jesus loves us. It means giving without counting the cost. It means emptying ourselves, trusting that the Lord will fill us up in return. By uniting our surrender to that of the Blessed Mother we can find the courage to offer up our lives, just as Jesus did for us. We can echo the words of St. John Paull II and say to the Lord, I'm here, I'm all-in, I'm totally Yours!

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What to Expect on Retreat

EUCHARIST

Since the Eucharist is the pinnacle of all the sacraments; we celebrate the Holy Mass daily while on retreat.

LARGE GROUP

Our large group sessions are designed for Praise & Worship, prayer, teaching and testimonies.

SMALL GROUP

Our small groups are designed for a more intimate approach in sharing and in prayer.

MEALS

Breaking bread together fosters a spirit of brotherhood and family.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Retreatants will have an opportunity for private spiritual direction with a Priest or Deacon while on the retreat.

CONFESSION

It is recommended you receive the sacrament before you arrive for the retreat. Priests will be available to hear onfessions throughout the weekend.

ROSARY

We will pray the Rosary daily.

ADORATION

There will be perpetual adoration throughout the Retreat. This will give you the opportunity to sit with our Lord.

Experience the healing power of prayer

Saturday evening is devoted to Prayer Ministry. This is an opportunity for you to experience firsthand the healing power of the Holy Spirit. Whether you are in need of spiritual, emotional or physical healing, our prayer teams will help you unlock the power of the holy name of Jesus. With healing and deliverance comes true freedom, allowing you to open yourself to the Lord in new and profound ways, and come alive in Jesus Christ.

Testimonials

Ecclesia Domestica for me is about God's call to encounter Him , and His Son Jesus. At my first retreat this encounter happened though spiritual direction, small group meetings and the healing ministry where I encounter the Holy Spirit for the first time in such a profound way. I realized that I needed to have Christ in my life more than ever. Now I feel God has called me to encounter those HE has called to Ecclesia Domestica retreats.

John Men's Small Group Leader

This retreat was everything I never knew I needed. It very much changed my heart and allowed me to see myself as a beloved child of God. That HE shares His precious MOMMA with me, and they are ALWAYS right beside me, waiting for me to respond and love them back.

Jennifer Women's Retreat Attendee

My first Ecclesia Domestica retreat opened my eyes to how much of my past was stifling my growth in my faith. Spiritual direction and prayer ministry brought to light past hurts that I was able to work through and open my heart to allow the Holy Spirit to work in me. Each retreat reminds me that I am not alone in this battle and that together with other men of faith we can break down the walls in our lives move forward on our pilgrimage home to the Father.

Ron Men's Retreat Attendee

THE HEART OF A MOTHER

TOTUS TUUS