• Villa De Matel (Ruah Center) (map)
  • 6510 Lawndale Street
  • Houston, TX 77023
  • United States

Are you looking to grow closer to God in an intimate and life-transforming way, amidst the challenges and uncertainties of life?

Consider coming to this four-day Ignatian Guided Silent Retreat designed to help young adults (20+) personalize and deepen their relationship with God. Each day consists of two conferences, individual spiritual direction, significant personal time for prayer and reflection, and Mass. Let yourself encounter God’s love and tenderness through the Sacred Heart of Christ as you enter Lent.

As a 70-acre retreat center, Villa de Matel offers many ways to encounter God with a breathtaking chapel, a large Labyrinth, peaceful walking trails, and serene spaces for reflection and solitude.

When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 4:00pm - Sunday, March 1, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Cost:   $295 (see 3 options below)  I  $305 (via PayPal)
*A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at the time of registration to secure a spot. The deposit will be applied to the total amount of the event. Balance due by 1/26.
**Please input Silent Retreat TX in the memo.

  1. Zelle: Use contact@christusministries.org as the recipient.

  2. Check: Payable to Christus Ministries mailed to PO Box 4525 Culver City, CA 90231

  3. PayPal: Click this link to pay $305 (includes PayPal fees).

Christus Ministries will help anyone who genuinely desires to participate but faces financial hardship. Please contact Truc-Lys @ tnguyen@christusministries.org for scholarship information if cost is a concern.

Registration: Space is limited. Registration will open 4 months in advance (10/26). Spots are reserved with online registration AND the $50 non-refundable deposit.

Accommodations: All rooms are individual and include a sink. All restrooms are communal.

Cancellations: Cancellations prior to 1/26 will receive a refund minus the $50 deposit. For PayPal transactions, a PayPal processing fee will be deducted from the entire refund. After 1/26 no refund is available.

Contact: Please contact Melinda Lopez for questions or concerns at mlopez@ccvi-vdm.org.