The Family of Saint Sharbel’s Christmas of 2023 Retreat

​A group of the Family of Saint Sharbel, USA, attended a Christmas retreat from December 7 to 10 at Most Holy Trinity Monastery, home to the Maronite Monks of Adoration, located in Massachusetts.

​During the retreat, on Friday, Fr. Robert delivered a talk on scenes related to pre-Nativity centered on Luke chapter 1. On Saturday, Fr. Robert continued with a presentation on "Nativity, Shepherds, Presentation," focusing on Luke 2:1-40, while Fr. Maron addressed "Annunciation, Magi, Flight to Egypt, Children Martyrdom" based on Matthew 1:18-2:23.

​In addition to the talks, the group participated in the liturgical activities conducted by the monks, including Morning Prayers (Safro), Divine Liturgy, Midday Prayers, Evening Prayers (Ramsho), Night Prayers (Sotooro), Confessions, and dedicated time for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

​On Sunday, the retreatants joined the monks for the Divine Liturgy, received their blessings for the journey, and then returned home.