The universe in which we live provides a  rich  background  for  spiritual reflection,    awe, mystery,  and  a continuing search into the unknown and what lies beyond.  The excitement of astronomers  in  their search  should  also  be the  excitement  for  our spiritual probing into the wonderful works of creation.  This    retreat will provide  the opportunity  to  reflect prayerfully  upon  the  journey  of  coming more  and more  to  know  our  universe  and  its  complexity.  Our  human  limitations  provide a  humbling  appreciation  of  the constantly  evolving  universe  of which we are a part.   Light  in  the universe  also  reminds  us  of  the great power and mystery of the light of Christ in our lives.  Just to see and observe what we have discovered calls us to a profound sense of gratitude for beauty, death, birth, discovery and mystery.  Our universe  is wonderfully dynamic, and so should be our spiritual journey!

The Retreat was awe-inspiring and wonderful. 

link to download Bishop Skylstad's ppt presentation

Astronomy Retreat at ImmaculateHeartRetreatCenter  

See pictures here.  

Fr. Spitzer has a new book, soon to be available which covers some of the material he shared in the retreat. For more  information download the .pdf  flyer to the right.

Conferences included
The Mystery of It All: The more we know, the less we know
Let There Be Light: The physical and spiritual marvel of light
Universe Ho! The excitement of discovery
Hasta La Vista: The grand view(s)
Necessity of Creation
“What Option Requires More Faith - Choice or Design of Our Anthropic Universe?”