Do more this holiday season than buy stuff

A three-part online Advent retreat with Dr. Mario Sacasa and Dr. Tom Neal

Here's your invitation to pause amidst the rush and rediscover the stillness of Christ.

This online retreat invites you to slow down and prepare your heart for Christmas. Over three weeks, Dr. Mario Sacasa and Dr. Tom Neal will explore the Christian understanding of peace—peace with God, with others, and within yourself.

 You’ll learn:

  • The keys to unlock peace in your life.
  • How to handle big emotions during the holidays.
  • Practical skills to implement in any circumstance.
  • The difference between surrender and resignation.
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Why This Retreat Matters

For some, Advent is a joyful countdown to Christmas.
For others, it’s a reminder of grief, loss, or longing.

Wherever you find yourself this year, peace begins where you are. This retreat offers a chance to catch your breath, to reflect on the past year, embrace hope for the next, and allow Christ’s peace to transform your heart.

What You'll Experience

Spiritual Renewal

Discover how to cultivate peace with God, others, and within yourself through video teachings and prayer exercises.

Flexible Learning

Access course content (videos, reflections, & live chats) around your busy holiday schedule.

Community Engagement

Interact with Dr. Mario and other participants in live video chats to reflect, share, and be encouraged. 

Meet Your Guides

Dr. Mario Sacasa

Licensed therapist, speaker, and host of the Always Hope Podcast. Dr. Sacasa has dedicated his life to finding the integration between faith and sounds counseling science. 

Dr. Tom Neal

Theologian and expert on the Catholic spiritual traditions. Dr. Neal serves as the Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. 

What to Expect

  • Format: Online retreat (video + live sessions)

  • Access: Watch anytime; recordings available afterward

  • Live Dates: Tuesday 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 at 7pm ET

  • Cost: $49.99

  • Location: 100% online—join from anywhere!

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“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

This Advent, step away from the noise and let Christ renew your heart. Discover the peace the world cannot give.