December 8-10, 2025 Advent Parish Mission Masses by Fr. John Paul Le O.S.B. & Conferences by Br. Louis de Montfort Nguyen O.S.B. HOW CAN I SEE, HEAR, AND KNOW GOD?
In this retreat, we will explore three transformative Gospel stories that reveal the path to encountering and knowing God:
The Healing of the Leper (Mark 1:35-45)
Zacchaeus the Tax Collector (Luke 19:1-10)
The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
These narratives illuminate a profound truth: the path to God is opened through Jesus Christ for all people—regardless of background, upbringing, or past wounds. This journey is marked by repentance & humility—acknowledging our sin, brokenness, and need for forgiveness—and belief in the Good News: trusting in Gods goodness and faith in Jesus Christ, whom He sent for us. God loves each of us unconditionally and eternally. This liberating message is powerfully demonstrated in each Gospel story, which is ultimately OUR story.
Format: Each session begins with prayerful listening to a Gospel passage— "listening with the ear of the heart"—followed by contemplative reflection. You will be invited into prayer, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and speak to your heart, opening your eyes to see Him and awakening your heart to love Him. Retreat Speaker:
Fr. John Paul Le, OSB has been a monk of Mount Angel Abbey for 15 years. He is currently the Subprior of the monastery and works as the Abbot’s secretary and abbey locksmith. He also serves as the Oblate Director, overseeing the spiritual care of lay people who are spiritually associated with the monastery by organizing retreats and classes. Fr. John Paul also teaches as an adjunct professor of Mount Angel Seminary, offering classes in Mariology.
Br. Louis de Montfort Nguyen, OSB has been a monk of Mount Angel Abbey since 2011. A physician trained in family medicine, he is the monastery infirmarian, retreat speaker, spiritual director, and adjunct science professor specializing in the integration of science & faith. He has a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and credits his faith and vocation to Our Blessed Mother.