Lessons From the Workshop of St. Joseph
A guided retreat from the comfort of your favorite place
What are we to learn from a man who never spoke in Scripture?
Think of the amount of distractions in your life today. Between cell phones, social media, advertisements, and the latest breaking news, is there any room left for silence?
Surprisingly, when we make room for silence, we can begin to understand its power. In that silence with St. Joseph as our guide, we can tap into that same wellspring of courage that equipped him to lead the Holy Family in Faith and Fidelity.
On this retreat, you will...
Deeply experience the life of St. Joseph, by reflecting on his 14 stations
See Jesus from a fresh perspective through the lens of St. Joseph
Learn how to serve God and your families with courage by reflecting on the life of St. Joseph and the patriarchs.
How does the retreat work?
The retreat is designed to be completed at your own pace over a three-day period. Each day you are led by Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC, through a series of presentations and reflections on the 14 stations of St. Joseph.
Simply find a comfortable and quiet place with internet connection, log in, and enter the retreat. Even if you cannot complete it in three days, your lifetime access lets you watch when you can.
Recommended Retreat Schedule
Each day you will take time to learn and meditate on the 14 stations of St. Joseph. Below is an example schedule one might follow.
Day 1
7:00 PM Introductory Talk
8:00 Meditation: Stations 1&2
Day 2
9:00 Morning Offering & Meditation: Stations 3&4
10:30 Meditation: Stations 5&6
11:30 Mass on your own
Lunch/Rest
2:15 Meditation: Stations 7&8
3:30 Meditation: Stations 9&10
5:00 Way of St. Joseph
6:00 Dinner Break
7:00 Meditation: Stations 11&12
Day 3
9:00 Morning Offering & Meditation: Stations 13&14
10:15 Closing reflections
11:00 Q&A
11:45 Mass on your own
You will have lifetime access to the retreat to view at their own pace and schedule.
What are people saying?
This retreat was awesome!! It was very organized with the personal reflection questions, songs, prayers, and artwork. Fr. Daniel's passion, knowledge and personal experience is what made the virtual retreat outstanding!
The retreat was excellent. The communications, technology, set up, materials and monitoring up until the very end!
This was my first virtual retreat and it was truly a blessing. Fr. Daniel's meditations were very enlightening and the questions really took me deeper into understanding both myself and my relationship with God better.
Our Retreat Guide
Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC has been leading retreats for nearly two decades. In 2020 he began offering weekend retreats online on the Life of St. Joseph and the Seven Sorrows of Mary.
Fr. Daniel is a published author, holds degrees in Philosophy and Theology, and a passionate priest with over 3000 hours in Spiritual Direction.
Frequently asked question
Here are a few answers to our most common questions
Can I watch any session replays online after the live session?
Yes! The retreat replays will be available to participants for life following the retreat weekend on our password-protected site. We will post replays for viewing during session breaks during the retreat so that you can view them same-day.
The retreat live sessions are in eastern time, but I live in a different time zone. How would this work?
You can attend as many or as few of the live sessions as you’d like. Our team will be posting the replays of recordings after each of the session breaks so that they will be available for same-day viewing. The sessions are not linear, so you can watch them in any order. If they start too early or too late for you, you can join the live sessions when able and catch up on the replays later.
Do I have to attend all live sessions of the retreat?
The retreat is designed to follow a set live schedule, but we understand that some people may have other obligations. Ideally, participants are setting time aside to enter into the retreat as they would on a retreat weekend. We will be posting the replays of sessions for participants on the same day they stream live for easy catching up.
How interactive are the live sessions?
Aside from the Sunday morning Q&A session, each session and meditation will offer a short presentation followed by a brief guided meditation. There is no requirement to have your camera or audio on, and you will be able to chat in questions during these sessions.
Feel free to simply listen to the sessions while on a walk in the park :) if that helps you to pray.
What do you mean by "a retreat from the comfort of your favorite place"?
Given the virtual delivery of the retreat, you are able to join any sessions from any place with internet connection or cellular data. That could be sitting on a beach, in a quiet park or garden, or a comfy reading nook at home away from distractions. We encourage people to seek an environment away from the typical distractions of life.
Why isn't there a free option of this retreat like with other VCC conferences?
It’s customary to pay for a professional retreat experience with a seasoned and polished retreat master. The online nature of the retreat has allowed us to offer this retreat at a fraction of the cost of a three-day in-person retreat. We aimed to make this a fair and affordable opportunity for those seeking to invest further in their spiritual growth.
Will there be a program guide or other materials?
We will provide a full printer friendly digital workbook with review notes and reflection questions.
Do my spouse and I have to register separately?
Anyone in your household is welcome to attend the retreat under a single registration. We prohibit any sharing of login credentials outside of your immediate household (those people who live with you in your home).
Can we offer this as a group retreat at our parish and host a watch party?
You may, but each participant will be required to register separately. We do not offer a group package.
What if I have another question not addressed here?
Click here to submit your question at our support desk or email us at support@virtualcatholicconference.com.
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Purchase your registration for this guided online retreat. Your registration includes a downloadable digital reflection guide to the 14 stations of St. Joseph.
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