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In our years serving the Diocese of Comayagua, we have discovered the deep wounds Hondurans suffer, caused by injustice, abuse, and lack of resource and opportunities. There is a great need for formed leaders, faithful religious and priests, rooted in the firm assurance of God's great, sustaining love for His children. Young people, in particular, need a "reason to stay" to serve Christ in His people as radical disciples sent on mission.
In answer to this need, God has miraculously given the Missioners of Christ a piece of land in the mountains of Cabañas, La Paz, where we will create a place of refuge, peace, and healing. This Montaña de Esperanza or Mountain of Hope, will be a beacon of hope calling the young and families of Honduras, the US, and Central America to come as they are – to be healed, formed and restored to communion with God. Freed and formed, they will be sent to an apostolate of renewal all over Honduras and the Americas. |
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God willing, we will build a healing and retreat center and a family and youth camp where formation, retreats, prayer, and accompaniment will take place. In beauty and silence, seminarians, priests, religious, youth, and families will have the opportunity to hear the voice of God calling him/her to Himself and giving them opportunity to discover his/her true identity and intention for his/her life.
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This sacred space that God has given us in the mountains of Cabañas, Honduras will allow those we serve there and those who visit to have a personal encounter with God through the beauty of His creation, listen to His voice in prayer and reflection, begin to heal from the intensity of life and their story, and rediscover His purpose for humanity and their participation in the call to love. Freed then, they will be formed as leaders to “make disciples of all nations”, living the call to continue Christ’s mission of redemption.
We are in the beginning stages of construction and designing the space for retreats, times of reflection and formation, youth and family camps, and hiking and adventure experiences focused on coming to know Christ.
We have already built the parameter fence around the property limits, installed water and a septic tank, and are currently building bathrooms and cutting out paths to two waterfalls.
The next stages of construction are:
• A cabin for missionaries who will lead retreats and formation
• An open-air chapel
• Trails throughout the property and to the two waterfalls
• Youth and family camp dormitories
• A chapel for 100 people
• Retreat space that will include housing for up to 100 people, kitchen and dining room facilities, conference rooms for formation and talks, spaces for spiritual direction, a spiritual library, and offices
• Individual cabins for those who desire retreats in silence and solitude
• Family cabins for families that desire to come and serve on the property or a retreat for their family
Please help us make this sacred space a reality. We are in intense times of need, and many are suffering from anxiety, uncertainty, deep wounds and despair – Help us be a real answer by becoming a part of this vision that will mean the restoration and renewal of many souls!
We are in the beginning stages of construction and designing the space for retreats, times of reflection and formation, youth and family camps, and hiking and adventure experiences focused on coming to know Christ.
We have already built the parameter fence around the property limits, installed water and a septic tank, and are currently building bathrooms and cutting out paths to two waterfalls.
The next stages of construction are:
• A cabin for missionaries who will lead retreats and formation
• An open-air chapel
• Trails throughout the property and to the two waterfalls
• Youth and family camp dormitories
• A chapel for 100 people
• Retreat space that will include housing for up to 100 people, kitchen and dining room facilities, conference rooms for formation and talks, spaces for spiritual direction, a spiritual library, and offices
• Individual cabins for those who desire retreats in silence and solitude
• Family cabins for families that desire to come and serve on the property or a retreat for their family
Please help us make this sacred space a reality. We are in intense times of need, and many are suffering from anxiety, uncertainty, deep wounds and despair – Help us be a real answer by becoming a part of this vision that will mean the restoration and renewal of many souls!
UPDATESWE HAVE FINISHED THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEAM CABIN, HERMITAGE CABIN, AND FAMILY CABIN. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE HELD ORIENTATIONS FOR NEW MISSIONARIES, RETREATS FOR LEADERS OF COMMUNITIES, SEMINARIANS, PRIESTS, AND MISSIONARIES, DEBRIEFING SESSIONS WITH MISSION TEAMS, AND MORE. WE HAVE SEEN AN OUTPOURING OF BLESSINGS FLOW FROM THE MERCIFUL HEART OF JESUS.
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The Adventure Begins
Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.
“THROUGH SILENCE, WE RETURN TO OUR HEAVENLY ORIGIN,
WHERE THERE IS NOTHING BUT CALM, PEACE, REPOSE, SILENT CONTEMPLATION,
AND ADORATION OF THE RADIANT FACE OF GOD.”
― ROBERT SARAH, THE POWER OF SILENCE
WHERE THERE IS NOTHING BUT CALM, PEACE, REPOSE, SILENT CONTEMPLATION,
AND ADORATION OF THE RADIANT FACE OF GOD.”
― ROBERT SARAH, THE POWER OF SILENCE
