A Grateful Heart
A Free Online Fall Retreat for Catholic Women
virtual and self-paced
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November 17-19, 2026
Slow down, draw closer to God, and rediscover the beauty of your grateful Catholic heart.
My graceful sister, when was the last time you gave yourself permission to slow down, step away from the busyness of everyday life, and simply spend time with the Lord?
Between caring for our families, juggling responsibilities, pursuing our goals, and tending to the many demands of daily life, it can be easy to overlook the beautiful blessings God has placed right in front of us.
We become so focused on what we need, what we’re waiting for, and what we hope will happen next, that we sometimes forget to recognize how generously God has already blessed us.
In the middle of this Fall season, I warmly invite you to do something beautiful for your soul.
Join me for A Grateful Heart, a free three-day online Catholic retreat dedicated to prayer, Scripture, reflection, and rediscovering the beauty of living with gratitude.
Let's take time to recognize God's goodness, grow in trust through our current season of life, and learn to embrace each day with a heart full of thanksgiving.
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What is A Grateful Heart?
A Grateful Heart is a free three-day virtual and self-paced Catholic retreat via email, created to help Catholic women step away from their everyday distractions and intentionally make room for God.
All retreat materials, resources, and links will be emailed directly to your inbox.
With this self-paced virtual retreat, there is no live call or Zoom event for you to join so you can go through the retreat at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home.
Through Scripture reflections, guided prayer, Catholic coaching, and personal journaling, you’ll be invited to examine your life through the lens of gratitude and recognize the many ways God is working in your heart.
This retreat is an opportunity to:
Deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ
Recognize God's blessings in your everyday life
Develop a greater appreciation for your faith, family, relationships, and vocation
Learn to cultivate gratitude even during difficult seasons
Grow in trust and surrender to God's divine providence
Discover how to make gratitude a lasting part of your spiritual life
Whether you’re experiencing a beautiful phase in your life or walking through uncertainty this season, this retreat is an invitation to pause, reflect, and remember that God's goodness is always present, always accessible.
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Your Three-Day Spiritual Journey
Over the course of three days, we’ll journey through three meaningful themes designed to help you cultivate a more grateful heart as a Catholic woman.
Day 1: Seeing God’s goodness
"Bless the LORD, my soul; and do not forget all his gifts." - Psalm 103:2
How often do we overlook the blessings that surround us?
On our first day, we’ll explore the beauty of recognizing God's goodness in our everyday lives. We’ll reflect on the many gifts He has entrusted to us, including our families, relationships, faith, talents, and the simple moments of grace we too oftentimes take for granted.
Day 1 Retreat Goals:
Recognize the many ways God has blessed our lives
Become more intentional about noticing God's goodness
Shift our attention away from what we lack toward what God has already given us
Develop a heart of appreciation for the ordinary blessings of everyday life
Day 2: Gratitude in every season
"In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Life doesn't always unfold the way we hope, plan, or expect.
There are seasons of joy and abundance, but there are also seasons of waiting, uncertainty, disappointment, and suffering.
On our second day, we’ll explore how to cultivate gratitude even when life feels difficult.
We’ll reflect on God's faithfulness and learn how to surrender our worries in all seasons to Him while trusting in His loving providence.
Day 2 Goals:
Understand the relationship between gratitude and trust in God
Recognize God's presence during difficult seasons
Learn to surrender worries, disappointments, and uncertainties to Christ
Develop a deeper appreciation for the spiritual growth that comes through life's challenges
Day 3: Becoming a woman of gratitude
“If souls are humble, they will be moved to give thanks.” - St. Teresa of Ávila
Gratitude is not meant to be something we practice only when life is going well. Gratitude is meant to become part of who we are.
On our final day, we’ll explore how gratitude can transform our relationships, our daily choices, and the way we carry out our God-given vocation.
We’ll also reflect on the beautiful example of our Blessed Mother Mary, whose Magnificat reminds us to praise God for His goodness and mercy.
Day 3 Goals:
Understand how gratitude transforms our relationships with God and others
Recognize how our gifts and talents can become expressions of thanksgiving
Discover practical ways to carry out gratitude through service and generosity
Create a personal Catholic gratitude plan for everyday life
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What You’ll Receive
When you join A Grateful Heart, everyday you’ll receive the following retreat materials in your email, centered on the day’s theme:
A welcome greeting and an opening prayer
Scripture reading and reflection
Catholic life coaching notes
Guided journaling prompts
Daily challenge and closing prayer
NOTE: All retreat materials will be emailed directly in your inbox. For your convenience, this is a virtual and self-paced retreat. There are no live sessions for you to join.
The Benefits of Attending
Imagine finishing these three days with a renewed appreciation for your blessings and a deeper awareness of God's presence.
Through this retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to:
1. Renew your perspective
Learn to recognize the blessings you may have overlooked and appreciate the beauty of your everyday life.
2. Deepen your relationship with God
Make intentional time for prayer, Scripture, and reflection so you can grow closer to your Catholic faith.
3. Find peace through gratitude
Learn to shift your focus away from worry and comparison and toward God's faithfulness and providence.
4. Grow in trust
Discover how to remain rooted in faith and gratitude even when you don't have all the answers.
5. Embrace your God-given gifts
Recognize the gifts God has entrusted to you and consider how you can use them more to love and serve others moving forward.
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What Do I Need to Participate?
You don't need anything elaborate to participate in the retreat.
Simply prepare a quiet, comfortable space where you can spend time with the Lord.
Here’s what I recommend bringing:
A Catholic bible
A rosary
A photo of your favorite saint this Fall season
A notebook
A pen
A candle
Your favorite cup of coffee or tea
An open heart and a willingness to spend time with God
You’ll also need:
A computer, tablet, or smartphone
A reliable internet connection
Access to email
No previous retreat experience is necessary. You don’t need to be an expert in Scripture or have a perfect prayer routine. Simply come as you are sister!
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Your Retreat Schedule
The retreat will take place over three consecutive days via email on November 17-19.
Again, our three-day themes are as follows:
Day 1: Seeing God’s goodness
Day 2: Gratitude in every season
Day 3: Becoming a woman of gratitude
Every retreat day email will include:
A welcome greeting and an opening prayer
Scripture reading and reflection
Catholic life coaching notes
Guided journaling prompts
Daily challenge and closing prayer
Additional retreat details
Format: Online
Platform: Email with links to retreat resources plus audio and video reflections
Dates: November 17-19
Cost: Free
Access information: When you subscribe below, all your retreat materials will be sent to your inbox directly.
You can participate from the comfort of your home, wherever you are!
Is This Retreat Right for Me?
You may be wondering whether a three-day retreat is something you really need, or whether you have enough time to participate.
Here are common objections to joining a retreat, with some uplifting reminders for you:
"I'm too busy. I don't have time for a retreat."
My graceful sister, I understand. Life is full of responsibilities, and finding time for ourselves can sometimes feel impossible and even guilt-inducing. But your relationship with God deserves intentional attention, too. These three days are an opportunity to pause and make your spiritual life a priority.
"I'm going through a difficult season. Will this retreat still be helpful?"
Absolutely. This retreat is not about pretending everything is perfect. It’s about discovering God's presence, love, and faithfulness even in the midst of life's challenges. You’re welcome to come exactly as you are, where you are.
"I'm not very good at praying or reflecting on Scripture."
It’s really okay, you don't need to be. Each Scripture will be accompanied with Catholic coaching, reflections, guided prayers, and gentle spiritual exercises to help you along the way. You can participate at your own pace.
"I've attended retreats before. What makes this one different?"
A Grateful Heart offers a focused three-day journey through gratitude, trust, and living your vocation with thanksgiving. Rather than simply listening to inspirational messages, you’ll be guided through Scripture, prayer, and spiritual exercises to help you put gratitude into practice in your everyday life - all led by a Catholic woman, wife, mama, creative, and passionate life coach who loves our Catholic faith just like you!
"Will there be opportunity for live coaching?"
Yes! While this virtual self-paced retreat itself will include reflection, prayer, and personal journaling, I will also be offering the opportunity to continue your gratitude journey through private one-on-one Catholic coaching.
If something comes up during the retreat that you'd like to explore more deeply, or you feel you could benefit from personal guidance and encouragement, I'd love to work with you individually.
These private Catholic coaching sessions offer space to talk through your reflections, ask questions, and receive support tailored to where you are in your gratitude journey.
Private coaching is optional and available for an additional fee. I'll share more details about the coaching opportunity during the retreat.
Subscribe and stay tuned to the end of the retreat to access bonus gifts, extra retreat resources, and a special discount code to reserve your private Catholic coaching sessions.
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A Personal Invitation
My graceful sister, on a more personal note, I want to encourage you to make room for this beautiful opportunity to pause, rest, and give thanks.
We spend so much of our time giving to others, caring for our families, fulfilling our responsibilities, and working toward the things we hope to accomplish.
Though think about when was the last time you intentionally gave yourself time to simply be with God?
Not to ask Him for something, not to worry about tomorrow, not to think about everything that needs to get done.
But simply to thank Him, praise Him, and recognize His goodness.
My hope is that these three days will remind you of how deeply loved you are by God and how many beautiful blessings He has placed in your life.
Don’t wait for the perfect season, the perfect circumstances, or the perfect moment to begin living with a grateful heart.
Come as you are. Bring your prayers, your hopes, your worries, and your thanksgiving as we make room for God’s blessings, together.
I would be so grateful to have you join me!
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A final word of encouragement
“Jesus does not demand great action from us but simply surrender and gratitude.” - St. Therèse of Lisieux
My graceful sister, as you consider joining our three-day gratitude retreat, here’s my final prayerful message to you.
With this retreat, may we become women who never forget the goodness of God.
May we recognize His blessings, trust His plans, embrace our vocations, and share His love with the people He places in our lives.
May our hearts always be filled with thanksgiving, and may everything we do bring glory to Him.
I look forward to spending three faithful and beautiful days with you!
With gratitude and prayers,
Khristine
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