Institute for the Study of the Passion – Christ the King Retreat Center in Citrus Heights, California

THE CHRIST THE KING PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER
Citrus Heights, CA

THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PASSION
The 2026 Program
THE BELOVED SCRIPTURE OF ST. MATTHEW’S GOSPEL

TWELVE THURSDAY MORNINGS
10:00 am – 11:15 am (PT)
ON ZOOM

As the Liturgical Year unfolds, Matthew’s Gospel will bless and challenge our hearts and the way we live and understand our lives. Our twelve-week study of Matthew’s Gospel will probe the latest scholarship concerning the Gospel of Jesus the Teacher. From ancient times, Matthew has been known as the catechetical Gospel. Now more than ever, we need to renew our appreciation and understanding of the Lord’s teachings so we might act upon them with courage and compassion. Our twelve reflections will stand alone, allowing you to participate as your schedule permits. Notes and outlines will be provided for your personal study and reflection.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026
THE IDENTITY OF A GOSPEL WRITER
PROBING MATTHEW 9:9-13

MARCH 5, 2026
YOU WILL CALL HIM “EMMANUEL”
MUSINGS ON MATTHEW 1-2

MARCH 19, 2026
A LIGHT SHINES ON GALILEE
REFLECTIONS ON MATTHEW 4:12-17

APRIL 9, 2026
THE BEATITUDES AS A WAY OF LIVING
PROBING MATTHEW 5, 6, AND 7

APRIL 23, 2026
COSTLY DISCIPLESHIP
MATTHEW 10

MAY 7, 2026
THE INSIDE – OUTSIDE PARABLES
MATTHEW 13

JULY 2, 2026
THE RISE OF WOMEN’S VOICES IN MATTHEW
MATTHEW 1: 1-17 REVISITED

 JULY 16, 2026
THE BOLD DISCIPLESHIP OF MARY MAGDALENE
MATTHEW 27:55-61

 JULY 30, 2026
THE BOLD WITNESS OF THE WOMEN
MATTHEW 28: 1-10

 SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
OBSERVING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
REFLECTIONS ON PEACE
MATTHEW 11: 28-30

 OCTOBER 1, 2026
THE COMMUNITY RULE OF FORGIVENESS
MATTHEW 18

 OCTOBER 15, 2026
THE PASSIONATE WORKS OF MERCY
MATTHEW 25: 31-46

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