Serra Retreat

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Serra Retreat A Catholic retreat and conference center which provides the space, in a beautiful setting, for peace, serenity and reflection.
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Week 4 *Oct. 18-24* Living the Gospel Through Compassion * Francis kissed the l***r. Clare stood at the window with a mo...
10/18/2026

Week 4 *Oct. 18-24* Living the Gospel Through Compassion *
Francis kissed the l***r. Clare stood at the window with a monstrance and turned away an army. Compassion in the Franciscan tradition is not sentimental — it is demanding, courageous, and transformative. This week we ask how we are called to go toward what is difficult. Discover how St. Francis and St. Clare lived the Gospel through compassion, forgiveness, and love—following Jesus by bringing healing, reconciliation, and kindness to others. "If you forgive others..." (Matthew 6:14) Visit FranciscanMonth.org for recources.

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10/16/2026

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Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, Yours are the praises, the glory,...
10/13/2026

Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi
Most High, all-powerful, good Lord,
Yours are the praises, the glory, and the honor, and all blessing,
To You alone, Most High, do they belong,
and no human is worthy to mention Your name.
Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day and through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor; and bears a likeness of You, Most High One.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
in heaven You formed them clear and precious and beautiful.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,
and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather, through whom You give sustenance to Your creatures.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,
who is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night,
and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth,
who sustains and governs us,
and who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs.
…
Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks and serve Him with great humility.

Week 3 *Oct. 11-17* Caring for the Earth, Our Sacred Home * Francis called the sun his brother and the moon his sister. ...
10/11/2026

Week 3 *Oct. 11-17* Caring for the Earth, Our Sacred Home *
Francis called the sun his brother and the moon his sister. His Canticle of the Creatures is one of the earliest and most beautiful expressions of care for creation. This week we explore what it means to live in right relationship with the earth — and with each other. Discover how St. Francis and St. Clare recognized all of creation as a gift from God and lived with gratitude, humility, and care for the Earth—our shared home—following the example of Jesus. Visit FranciscanMonth.org for recources.

Week 2 *Oct. 4-10* Opening Our Hearts to God's Love * Visit FranciscanMonth.org for recources. Francis' entire life was ...
10/05/2026

Week 2 *Oct. 4-10* Opening Our Hearts to God's Love * Visit FranciscanMonth.org for recources. Francis' entire life was a response to being loved. This week we slow down and open ourselves — to prayer, to silence, to the experience of being known and held. The Franciscan way begins not with doing, but with receiving. Discover how St. Francis and St. Clare responded to God's love by growing in forgiveness, gratitude, and inner peace — following the example of Jesus.

Happy Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi! On this 800th Anniversary, remembering the life of Il Poverello, who gave up w...
10/04/2026

Happy Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi! On this 800th Anniversary, remembering the life of Il Poverello, who gave up worldly wealth for radical poverty, humility, and a deep love for all creatures. May he inspire us to live simply, love deeply, and care for our common home. 🐾🌿 St. Francis of Assis Pray of Us!

Week 1 Oct. 1-3 * Meeting St. Francis and St. Clare * Visit FranciscanMonth.org for videos & reading resources. We begi...
10/01/2026

Week 1 Oct. 1-3 * Meeting St. Francis and St. Clare * Visit FranciscanMonth.org for videos & reading resources. We begin at the beginning — with the people themselves. Who were Francis and Clare? What drove them to walk away from comfort and toward something radical? This week we encounter them not as statues or icons, but as real human beings who chose a different way. Discover how St. Francis and St. Clare responded to God's call and followed Jesus with courage, joy, and faith—living the Gospel and often looking to the Virgin Mary as a model of trust and openness to God.

This October 3rd, the Church recalls the 800th anniversary of the transitus of Saint Francis: the evening that he passed...
09/28/2026

This October 3rd, the Church recalls the 800th anniversary of the transitus of Saint Francis: the evening that he passed from this life to the next. To honor this special feast, Franciscan organizations from across the US have posted resources for people to enter more deeply into the spirituality and transitus of St. Francis during the month of October. Visit https://www.franciscanmonth.org/ to learn more.

Dear Serra Family, in just a few days, on Oct 3rd, we will commerate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's tr...
09/27/2026

Dear Serra Family, in just a few days, on Oct 3rd, we will commerate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's transitus (passing). To honor him, we are sharing a monthly calendar of daily suggested activities to embrace the Franciscan values in the month of October. We will also post weekly themes to learn more about the Francisan traditions. Join us to celebrate the life of our dear St. Francis.

🌸 Join Us for Our November Women’s Retreat! 🌸Our September Women’s Retreat with Sr. Antoinette and Fr. Larry was a wonde...
09/22/2026

🌸 Join Us for Our November Women’s Retreat! 🌸

Our September Women’s Retreat with Sr. Antoinette and Fr. Larry was a wonderful success! If you missed it, we invite you to join us for another beautiful weekend of faith, fellowship, reflection, and renewal.

📅 November 6–8, 2026
🙏 Featuring Sr. Antoinette Marie Moon, SND & Fr. Larry Gosselin, OFM

Come and take some time to refresh your spirit and connect with other women in faith and community. We look forward to seeing you there! 💕

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3401 Serra Road
Malibu, CA
90265

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+13104566631

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