Overnight, Silent, Directed Retreat November 7-8, 2025
John Buettler and Bernadette Rudolph
November 7 - 8, 2025
Often life is so full, we cannot hear God. Or maybe we are busy, busy, busy and our spirits need some Sabbath rest. What might happen if you took twenty-four hours to enter into the quiet and stillness with God? Allow yourself the opportunity for spiritual renewal.
The retreat begins at 7 p.m. on Friday with a communal prayer service. You will have time to meet with an experienced spiritual director who will listen to you and guide you in making the most of this sacred time with God. The rest of the evening and the next day are yours in silence. All three meals on Saturday are included; breakfast and lunch will be eaten in silence and dinner includes conversation with others on the retreat. Another communal prayer service wraps up the retreat.
The number of spaces for this retreat is limited to 8; register soon!
Facilitators
John was a teacher (Religion, Latin, Psychology, English) at Holy Ghost Prep in Bensalem for forty-five years, during part of which, he chaired the religion department. At present, he is involved in his parish as a cantor, a member of the RCIA team and a member of the Faith Formation Committee. As such he leads Bible studies and facilitates parent groups for those whose children are preparing for Reconciliation and Eucharist. John also serves on the Board of Limited Jurisdiction for Our Lady of Grace School. For fifteen years he was also a counselor/therapist at Merakey Behavioral Health, retiring from…
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Bernadette Rudolph, MA, MS is Director of Facilitation and Strategic Partnerships at Cranaleith. She has earned degrees in the liberal arts (BA, St. John’s College, Annapolis), religion and religious education (MA, Catholic University, Washington DC) and educational leadership (MS, Marywood University, Scranton), as well as a certificate in spiritual direction (Cranaleith Spiritual Center, Philadelphia). Bernadette is a visionary thinker whose practical lens leads to results. She is an engaging presenter and creative thought partner. She is committed to welcome, mercy and respectful dialogue. She knows from experience that, if people come together in true partnership, they will find themselves creating…
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