Fulfilling the Catholic Church's Call to Penance and Repentance

in the Modern World

The Confraternity of Penitents

"You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, with your whole soul, and with all your mind, (and) you shall love your neighbor as yourself."  (Jesus's words as recorded in Matthew 22:37-38)

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Pope St. Leo the Great

Invisible in His own nature, He became visible in ours.  Beyond our grasp, He chose to come within our grasp.  Existing before time began, He began to exist at a moment in time.  Incapable of suffering as God, He did not refuse to be a man, capable of suffering.  Immortal, He chose to be subject to the laws of death.

--Pope St. Leo the Great


The dignity of resembling the Almighty is common to all men; we should then love them all as ourselves, as living images of the Diety.

--St. Francis de Sales


Ocean of glory who has no need for Your glory to be sung, in your goodness receive this drop of praise, since by Your Gift You have supplied my tongue with the power to glorify You!

--St. Ephraem the Syrian

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

by Raphael

(Luke 2:22)

"Repent and believe the Good News!" 

Penance means conversion. The Confraternity of Penitents is a world wide private Catholic association of the faithful, completely loyal to our Pope and the Magisterium. 

Our Rule of Life has been reviewed by our bishop and recognized in these words:  "this Rule does not contain anything contrary to our faith; therefore it may be safely practiced privately by you or by anyone inclined to do so.  . . . His Excellency is appreciative of your efforts to live and promote Franciscan spirituality and especially promote the neglected practice of penance and he wishes you success" (January 30, 1998). 

 Members of the Confraternity of Penitents live this Rule in their own homes, devoted to prayer, penance, fasting, conversion, and works of mercy modeled on Jesus Christ and inspired by the lives and teachings of

St. Francis,

St. Dominic,

St. Therese,

St. Benedict,

St. Augustine,

St. Ignatius,

and all the saints, most especially Mary, the Mother of God, who lived a life of true penance (conversion) in perfect union with our Lord.

May Our Lady and all the saints intercede for all who wish to embrace a life of penance, anywhere in the world, so that the grace of God will assist them to obtain every virtue necessary for a life of holiness and surrender to the Will of God! Amen.

PRAYER OF PENITENTS
"Most High, Glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my mind, give me right faith, a firm hope and perfect charity, so that I may always and in all things act according to Your Holy Will. Amen." (Saint Francis's prayer before the San Damiano Crucifix)


MISSION OF PENITENTS
"Go and repair My House which, as you can see, is falling into ruin." (The message given to St. Francis in a voice from the San Damiano Crucifix.)


ACTION OF PENITENTS
To pray for God's specific direction in one's life so that, through humbly living our Rule of Life, each penitent may help to rebuild the house of God by bringing love of God and neighbor to his or her own corner of the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


UPCOMING EVENTS

All who wish to do penance (be converted) are welcome.

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CFP Retreat, Reunion, Conference 2009

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CFP RETREAT, REUNION, CONFERENCE 2009

Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora NY

Wed. July 8 through Sunday July 12, 2009

Retreat Master Father Anthony Mary Baetzold, CFR

Father  Paul Guthrie, OFM, will also be available to hear confessions, assist at Mass, and provide spiritual direction

Retreat Theme: The Eucharist

Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit from the Vatican on display during the entire Retreat and Conference

2009 Annual CFP Conference and Retreat Schedule

Our Retreat Master is Father Anthony Maria Baetzold, CFR

The  Theme of the Retreat:  the EUCHARIST.

Father Paul Guthrie, OFM, will also be available to hear confessions, assist at Mass, and provide spiritual direction

 

Wednesday 8 July 2009

 

5:00 PM          Registration and Welcome

                        Pat Drapeau Boynton (sr. Veronica Therese)—Retreat Coordinator

                        Robert R. Boczek (br Matthew Mary Bernadette)—Retreat Coordinator

                       

5:45 PM          Dinner (cafeteria)

 

6:45 PM          Introductions-Retreat and Conference Information

                        Madeline Pecora Nugent (sr. Margaret)

                        Questions and sharing if time before Mass

                        Plans for Niagara Falls Tour

 

8:00 PM          Mass (Chapel) Sacristan: Dustin Niblock

                        FIRST TALK by Fr. Baetzold (as part of homily)

                        The Eucharist and the New Covenant

 

SACRED SILENCE BEGINS AFTER MASS

(except for mealtimes and prayer)

 

9:00 PM          Evening Prayer, CFP Prayer, Night Prayer

                        (Chapel)    

 

10:00 PM        Retire for the night 

 

Thursday 9 July 2009

 

Breakfast (Foods and coffee available DAILY from 6 to 9 AM in dorm kitchen)

 

6:00 AM          Office of Readings, Morning Prayer and CFP Prayers

                        Chaplet of Adoration (see copy in packet)

                        (Chapel)

                       

Followed by:  Practice for Pledging

 

8:15 AM          Mid Morning Prayer

                        (Chapel)

 

                        Followed by:

                        SECOND TALK BY: Fr. Anthony The Eucharist and the Early Church

                        (Chapel)

 

9:15    AM       FOLLOWED BY:  Mass of Pledging

 

 

Mass of Pledging

Pledging for life and Vowing

 

Sue Brady –

Dustin Niblock –

 

Followed by: Mid Day Prayer

 

12:15 PM        Lunch

                        (Cafeteria)

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CONTINUOUS FROM 1 PM

THURSDAY UNTIL BEFORE DINNER FRIDAY 5:45 PM

 

1:00 PM          THIRD TALK BY: Fr. Anthony The Eucharist and St. Francis

                        (Chapel)

           

3:00 PM          Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Bob Boczek (br Matthew)

                        (Chapel)

 

3:15 PM          Mid-Aftrnoon Prayer

 

4:00 PM          FOURTH TALK BY: Fr. Anthony The Eucharist and Prayer

                        (Chapel)

 

5:45 PM          Dinner

                        (Cafeteria)

 

7:00 PM          Evening Prayer

                        (Chapel)

 

7:30 PM          FIFTH TALK BY: Fr. Anthony The Eucharist and Evangelization

                        (Chapel)

 

9:00 PM          Night Prayer, CFP Prayers

                        (Chapel)

 

+                     Eucharistic Adoration continues through the night.

                        (Chapel)

 

RETIRE FOR THE NIGHT

 

 

Friday 10 July 2009

 

Breakfast (Foods and coffee available DAILY from 6 to 9 AM in dorm kitchen)

 

 

6:00 AM          Office of Readings, Morning Prayer and CFP Prayers

 

7:00 AM          Mass for deceased CFP Members, Associates and Affiliates we remember:

 

Stephanie Natalie Sullivan,

Clarence Reece

Fr. Vallerius Messerich, OFM

Margaret “Maggie” Rose Jolicoeur

Sr. Agnes Pio of the Passion

Ella Maher  SFO

 

Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace

 

FOLLOWED BY:  SIXTH TALK by Fr. Anthony The Eucharist and the Priesthood

 

 

9:45AM           Mid Morning Prayer

                        (Chapel)

 

11:00 AM       Chaplet of Adoration

                        (Chapel)

 

12 NOON        Mid-Day Prayer (Chapel)

 

12:15 PM        Lunch (Cafeteria)

 

1:15 PM—Eucharistic Miracles in America in Conference Room for those wishing to view.

                       

3:00 PM          Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Karen Hopersberger (sr. Mary Faustina of the Divine Mercy)

 

3:15 PM          Mid-Afternoon Prayer

                        (Chapel)

 

 

4:00 PM          Rosary in Common for those who wish to participate.

                        (this is voluntary and attendance not mandatory)

                        Bob Boczek (br Matthew)

                        (Chapel)

 

5:45 PM          Dinner

                        (Cafeteria)

 

RETREAT PORTION AND SILENCE ENDS WITH DINNER

 

CONFERENCE PORTION BEGINS

 

 

7:00 PM          FACES OF MARY – PART 1

 

                        SAINT WHO LIVED THE RULE 

                        St. Thomas Moore

                        Anne Fennessey

 

                        MIRACLES OF THE EUCHARIST

                        Paul Boudreau

 

 

8:00 PM          Evening Prayer

                        (Chapel)

                       

8:30 PM          Formators Meeting

                        (Conference Room)

 

9:00 PM          Evening Prayer, Night Prayer, CFP Prayers

                        (Chapel)

 

RETIRE FOR THE NIGHT

 

 

Saturday 10 July 2009

 

Breakfast (Foods and coffee available DAILY from 6 to 9 AM in dorm kitchen)

 

5:45 AM          Those wishing to visit Niagara Falls Assemble in Conference

                        Room and leave for the Falls.  Take breakfast with you.  The

                        Divine Office will be prayed enroute to and from the Falls.

 

7:00 AM          Office of Readings, Morning Prayer and CFP Prayers

                        On your own for those not going to Niagara Falls.       

                       

9:15 AM          Mid Morning Prayer

                        (Chapel)

 

9:30 PM          FACES OF MARY – PART 2

 

                        OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION 

                        Frances Currier

 

                        OUR LADY OF LORETTO

                        Dustin Niblock

 

11:00 AM       Formation Group Sharing

                        Inquirers – (Porch)

                        Postulants – (Sacristy)

                        Novice 1 -      (Kitchen)

                        Novice 2 and Novice 3 – (Conference Room)

                        Formation Completed – (Outside)

 

12 NOON        Mid-day Prayer

                        (Chapel)

 

12:15 PM        Lunch

                        (Cafeteria)

 

1:15 PM          Associates Meeting

                        (Conference Room)

 

1:45 PM          Mass of Commitments for those entering or continuing

                        formation:    Intention – All in the CFP

                        Fr. Paul

 

3:00 PM          Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Bob Boczek (br. Matthew)

                        (Chapel)

 

3:15 PM          Mid Afternoon Prayer

                        (Chapel)

 

                                                                                                           

3:45 PM          Liturgy of the Hours Instruction for those wising it.

                        Madeline (sr. Margaret)

                        (Conference Room)

 

5:00 PM          Regional Ministers Meeting

 

 

5:45 PM          Dinner

                        Celebration of newly pledged members

                        (Cafeteria Dining Room)

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7:15 PM          Evening Prayer        

                        CFP Member Sharing, Retreat Evaluation

                        (Conference Room)

 

Followed by:

                        Night Prayer

 

Sunday 11 July 2009

 

6:00 AM          Sunday Mass

                        (Chapel)

 

FAREWELLS AND TRAVEL DAY

 

SAFE TRAVEL

 

GOD BLESS

 

Cost: $219.00 Wed. dinner through Sunday morning Mass and Continental Breakfast

 

Cost adjustment will be made for those staying overnight in East Aurora or Buffalo. Please contact the CFP for information.

 

 $50 deposit required to reserve a place for this retreat.

 

 Deposit should be mailed to CFP Retreat Fund, 520 Oliphant Lane, Middletown RI 02842-4600.

 

The general public is welcome only if there are places left after CFP members, affiliates, and associates have registered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excerpts from CFP Retreat, Reunion, Conference 2004 and link to photos on this link

Excerpts of CFP Retreat/Reunion/Conference 2005 and link to photos on this link

Excerpts of CFP Retreat/Reunion/Conference 2006 and link to photos on this link.

Excerpts of CFP Retreat/Reunion/Conference 2007 and link to photos on this link.

CFP Retreat/Reunion/Conference 2008 information and photos on this link

 

Confraternity of Penitents

520 Oliphant Lane

Middletown RI USA

02842-4600

401/849-5421

bspenance@hotmail.com

copenitents@yahoo.com