Tucson 2025 Retreat: A Mother's Love & Loss - finding peace after the death of a son or daughter

Are you suffering from the loss of a son or daughter, no matter how much time has passed?

Enter the respite of this 4-day, 3-night retreat, and allow your grief to gently meet Grace. Experience quiet time in the restorative beauty of nature; engage in comforting guided meditations and soothing activities; rediscover your creativity in gentle ways; and, encounter hope and "new things" in prayer invitations. This profound retreat will bring healing, integration, and deeper peace to your body, mind and soul.

All grieving mothers are welcome, no matter how long it's been since your loss. In addition to an intentionally planned program and all its special features, the retreat includes 3-nights lodging in a private room, full access to the beautiful grounds (including the Picture Rocks Petroglyphs, labryinth, and other hiking trails), 24-hour chapel, 9 meals, retreat center amenities, and, opportunities for Mass and reception of sacraments.

Presented by Rita Morton, Founder of Sacred Sorrows; and Fr. Stephan Bauer., O.S.C., Crosier Community, this once-in-a-lifetime experience promises to be a pivot point in your life, and a powerful step on your healing journey.

To help personalize your experience, we'll reach out for a brief conversation about the retreat after you register. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email rita@sacredsorrows.org.

To read reviews about this retreat, read this post and this post.

You can also read Diane's story about attending this retreat in 2022 (on the Jesuit Retreat Center website) by clicking here or read Irene's story here.

To learn more about the Redemptorist Renewal Center, click here.