Many of us feel it — that quiet longing for something deeper. A slower pace. A more grounded faith. A renewed sense of God's presence. But in the noise and pressure of daily life, holiness can feel distant — like something reserved for mystics, martyrs, or another time entirely.
And yet the saints tell us otherwise.
In Assisi, holiness isn’t an abstract idea. Here, the lives of St. Francis, St. Clare, and Blessed Carlo Acutis speak clearly:
Holiness is possible. It’s not for the perfect. It’s for the willing.
A Retreat Rooted in Assisi
Called to Be a Saint is a retreat personally designed to help you step away from the noise — and step into the rhythm of God.
This retreat is guided by three saints whose lives, though centuries apart, echo the same truth: Christ is enough.
Each day invites you into:
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Mass and prayer, with daily themes drawn from the saints
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Quiet time for reflection, journaling, or simply being still
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Walking visits to sacred places like San Damiano, the Basilica of St. Clare, the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, and more
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Reflections and meditations on the lives on the saints, on encountering Christ, having courage in our daily lives, trust and surrender
More Than a Break — A Reorientation
Whether you’ve been to Assisi before or are discovering it for the first time, this retreat offers not just a beautiful location — but a spiritual turning point.
You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to be willing — to pause, to listen, and to walk where the saints once walked.
Interested in Learning More?
If your heart is longing for something deeper, Called to Be a Saint might be the space you’ve been seeking.
Check out Catholic Retreats. Email me at gwen@viaassisi.com
