If you feel a restlessness within or are looking for ways to grow closer to God, please feel welcome to browse these pages to find things that may be helpful.
(Photo by Denise Waytes. Used with permission.)
“As the deer longs for running streams, so my soul longs for you, O God” (Ps 42:2).
Patty Merlo, M.P.M. pattymerlo@aol.com
Upcoming Workshops and Retreats.
Jan. 4, 2026 10:45 AM - Noon
Prayer and Discernment
Q.C.I.A Queen of Peace Catholic Church Gainesville, FL (Private Group)
Jan. 23-25, 2026
Living the Beatitudes
Capuchin Retreat Center 62460 Mt. Vernon Washington MI 48094 248-651-4826
Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026
Living the Beatitudes
Capuchin Retreat Center 62460 Mt. Vernon Washington MI 48094 248-651-4826
Feb. 26, 2026 6:45 - 8:00 PM
How to Love God with Your Whole Heart- St. Therese of Lisieux
Queen of Peace Catholic Church St. Joseph Family Center Gainesville, FL 352-332-6279
Mar. 5, 2026 6:45 - 8:00 PM
How to Love God with Your Whole Soul- St. Theresa of Avila
Queen of Peace Catholic Church St. Joseph Family Center Gainesville, FL 352-332-6279
Mar. 8, 2026 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Blessed Solanus Casey, O.F.M
Queen of Peace Catholic Church St. Joseph Family Center Gainesville, FL 352-332-6279 Info: dcnjohn@qopparish.org
Mar. 12, 2026 6:45 - 8:00 PM
How to Love God with Your Whole Mind- Edith Stein
Queen of Peace Catholic Church St. Joseph Family Center Gainesville, FL 352-332-6279
Mar. 18, 2026
Living the Beatitudes (Queen of Peace Parish Staff Retreat)
St. Madeline Catholic Church High Springs, FL 32643
Mar. 19, 2026 6:45 - 8:00 PM
How to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself Mother Teresa
Queen of Peace Catholic Church St. Joseph Family Center Gainesville, FL 352-332-6279
May 1-3, 2026
Living the Beatitudes
Capuchin Retreat Center 62460 Mt. Vernon Washington MI 48094 248-651-4826
See the Workshops Page for a complete list of upcoming and prior events.
