9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

We are all searching. We want God to hear us, our cry for help, for understanding of our circumstance, our search for happiness. “Lord, hear my prayer,” we speak in the silence of our hearts. “Come to me,” Jesus says (Matthew 11:28). As Saint Louis De Monfort instructs, “Mary is the safest, easiest, shortest most perfect way of approaching Jesus,” (True Devotion to Mary). Let us seek her guidance in our search for closeness to Jesus. Mother Mary and her Son, our Lord, are inseparable. Join us to discover how Mary can lead you closer to the Holy Trinity, enriching your life and renewing your spirit.

Monica Nachman (BA, CAS), is a cradle Catholic with a deep love of the Blessed Virgin Mary that has its origins in early childhood from her grandmother and mother. Monica’s retirement has given her time to study more about Mary, Jesus’ mother. The newfound knowledge and intimate prayer with Mary have provided her the opportunity to share her thoughts and insights with other women at the Bethany Retreat Center. Her enthusiasm for and compelling testimony of Mary as our Intercessor leads others to reach out to Mary, Mother of God.