"When I was beginning to learn the history of France, the account of Joan of Arc's exploits delighted me; I felt in my heart the desire and the courage to imitate her. It seemed the Lord destined me, too, for great things."
- Letter from Thérèse to Maurice Belliere, the seminarian who was her “spiritual brother” (April 27, 1897)
Is the Lord calling you deeper into his heart?
Let Thérèse & Joan light the way.
Registration Opens October 1, 2025
on the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Only 40 Spots Available
MEET YOUR RETREAT LEADERS
SEAN BREEDEN
Sean works as the General Sales Manager for Ave Maria Radio, the largest producer of Catholic radio content in the English-speaking world. He is also the founder and director of Warriors of St. Michael men's ministry and an avid lover of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Joan of Arc. He is passionate about reminding the people of God that their deepest
identity is as sons and daughters of God, and that all fruitful and lasting mission work and evangelization must be an overflow of this core identity. He resides in Saline, Michigan with his wife Lexie and their five children: Emma, Isaac, Dominic, Jack, and Noah. Their home parish is Christ the King in Ann Arbor.
ELIZABETH GENGLE
Elizabeth Gengle is host of “The Heart of the Interior Life” on Ave Maria Radio. She is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology with a concentration in Religious Education and a minor in Mental Health and Human Services. She has worked in various parish, Catholic school, youth ministry, and
adult faith formation setting for over twenty years since her graduation. Elizabeth has presented at, facilitated, and organized numerous retreat opportunities. Elizabeth has established Heart of the Interior Life Retreat and Speaking Ministry, dedicated to sharing the spiritual teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. John Paul II.
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Joan of Arc: Child of God, Warrior of Hope
(Talk from 2025 CCW Conference)
"You have spoken to my soul and renewed my faith. I loved every word of this talk!! I can't believe I am just now learning about this beautiful saint and my new best friend, Joan of Arc! Your talks always allow holy tears to cleanse the parts of my soul that I have neglected."
Terri B. (Event Attendee)
“The retreat was truly miraculous. the amount of prayer you brought to your talk was incredibly FELT. Thank you for LIVING your faith for all to see. I’m so excited to see where God will lead us as a community!”
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