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June 6, 2024

LIFT HIGH THE CROSS by Pat Ciarrocchi

     “Lift high the Cross. The love of Christ proclaimed…” The hymn’s melody with its 19th century British roots soared in my mind with a full choir of angels singing,[...]

 
June 4, 2024

Catholics Celebrate the Sacred Heart in June

Catholics dedicate the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The celebration of His Sacred Heart dates back to the 17th century when St. Margaret Mary Alacoque[...]

 
May 24, 2024

St. Joh Paul II Cross @ MRH

This week, the 40’ cross built for Pope St. John Paull II The Great’s Philadelphia visit was moved from St. Charles Seminary to its new permanent home at Malvern[...]

 
May 10, 2024

Malvern Retreat House Honors Mary Throughout May

For Catholics the world over, May has a special meaning as we take time to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ.  Malvern Retreat House not only[...]

 
March 25, 2024

Going On Retreat During Lent and Easter

Attending a Catholic retreat can be immensely rewarding. It provides an opportunity to strengthen one’s spiritual connection and faith. Lent and the Easter Season are especially powerful times to[...]

 
March 21, 2024

Saint Joseph: Custos

Malvern Retreat House is specially dedicated to the care of St. Joseph. The property is often called “St. Joseph in the Hills.” Tradition holds it was St. Joseph’s intervention[...]

 
February 9, 2024

President’s Day Blog – George Washington’s Catholic Conversion

George Washington’s Catholic conversion has been the source of intrigue and speculation since his death on December 14, 1799. For 225 years, Catholics and historians alike have debated the[...]

 
December 21, 2023

Embracing Tranquility: The ProfoundAdvantages of Attending an AdventRetreat

“Yes, I am coming soon.” – Rev. 22:20 As the holiday season approaches, amidst the hustle and bustle, there exists a serene opportunity for reflection and spiritual rejuvenation –[...]

 
November 20, 2023

Divine Gratitude: Thanksgiving’s Resonance in Catholic Retreats

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to lose sight of the profound connections between gratitude, spirituality, and the rejuvenation of the soul. As we[...]

 
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