24 Hours for the Lord is a worldwide initiative begun in 2014 by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, where parishes are encouraged to offer extended periods of Eucharistic Adoration before the exposed Blessed Sacrament, as well as the Sacrament of Confession, to help people experience more fully the joy of the 4th Sunday of Lent, and to encourage repentance in preparation for Easter.

In celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year, various archdiocesan pilgrimage sites will host 24 Hours for the Lord during March.

Spring 2025 Mar. 28-30 @ Holy Spirit Catholic Church, San Antonio, TX

• Leads: Art & Thelma Hernandez
• Co-Leads: John & Norma Alvarez
• Mentors: George & Irene Mitschke

All Retreat Couples must commit to attending the entire 3-day LOVESTRONG Marriage Retreat weekend’s activities.

The LOVESTRONG Retreat is not an overnight retreat weekend. All couples participate in the program beginning on Friday evening, Saturday morning – evening and Sunday morning – afternoon, but they return to their homes on both Friday and Saturday night.

The LOVESTRONG Retreat typically runs from 5:30pm-9:30pm on Friday, 7:30am-8:30pm on Saturday, and Sunday will vary depending on the time of the Sunday Mass, but usually begins around 8am and runs till around 4pm on Sunday.  Both husband and wife need to be present the entire weekend.

We are limited as to the number of couples we can accommodate, and the availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration cost covers dinner on Friday, three meals on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. It will also cover all retreat materials.

We know that you likely have questions about the LOVESTRONG Marriage Retreats,

so please check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at: [email protected]