Banquet of Love: Marriage Enrichment Retreat

Banquet of Love: The Eucharist as Weekly Marriage Enrichment teaches Catholic married couples the true center of intimacy, or “innermost sharing,” by examining how Jesus Christ shares Himself intimately with us in the Eucharist. Using each part of the Mass, Jim and Maureen trace eight “Foundational Intimacies” (Spiritual, Verbal, Emotional, Intellectual, Temporal, Familial, Physical, and Intimacy of Absence) and connect them to married life, offering research-tested and psychologically- and spiritually-based skills for improving communication, sharing, purpose, empathy, and a host of other graces.

Retreat Facilitators:

Jim and Maureen Otremba have been married since 1995 and are members of St. Luke’s Parish in Clearwater, MN. Jim is a licensed therapist and owner of the Center for Family Counseling in St. Cloud, MN, where he has over 25 years of experience working with
married couples and individuals. Maureen has an extensive background in teaching, writing, faith formation, and pastoral ministry. Both hold advanced degrees in theology.

Jim and Maureen have been frequent speakers for events, workshops, and retreats and use high energy, humor, and their combined expertise in counseling and education to move their audiences toward healing and joy.