Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. – Matthew 11:28-29
Married life can be difficult; sometimes the pain of the trials and hardships can be unbearable. In Christ and in his Church, we can find the peace that our hearts need and the tools to help us not only survive but thrive living out our vocation to married life.
Contact one of the ministries below for assistance. If you wish to speak to a priest or deacon, contact your neighborhood parish.
Professional Counseling
Individual or couples counseling can be a great support for troubles related to marriage and family, and/or a way to flourish more in marriage and family.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio updates and maintains a list of Catholic mental health professionals who are certified and/or licensed to provide counseling. They are also committed Catholics. Visit the Mental Health Ministry page for more information.
Marriage Assistance Programs
(Pronounced: retro-vi with a long i) Designed to provide the tools to help get marriages back on track. It gives the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine lives together in a new and positive way.
Contact: 210-848-3278 | Email
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is the largest pro-marriage movement in the world and promotes a weekend experience for couples who want to make their good marriage even better.
Contact: 210-621-7659 | Email
El Fin de Semana de Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial es una experiencia positiva y personal que ofrece a esposo y esposa, una oportunidad para aprender una técnica de comunicación amorosa que pueden usar por el resto de sus vidas. Es un tiempo para compartir sus sentimientos, esperanzas y sueños con el otro.
Contact: 210-885-5176 or 210-387-6337 | Email
Spiritual Retreats (For Men or For Women)
Spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ among Catholic communities by promoting, consulting in, facilitating and coordinating ACTS retreats.
Address: 7711 Madonna Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216 – directions
Contact: 210-342-1077 | Email
Cursillo (short course) is a 3-day weekend with talks presented by laity and the clergy. It provides the tools for living what is fundamental to living a Christian life and a means for preserving what is learned on the weekend. Weekends are available in English or Spanish. De Colores!
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5152, San Antonio, TX 78201
Contact: 210-492-8788 | Email
Two quiet houses are available for individual retreats.
Physical Address: 234 Indian Creek Rd., Ingram, TX 78025 – directions
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 509, Ingram, TX 78025
Contact: 830-367-5959 | Email
Spiritual Direction
Open to all persons seeking spiritual direction. Two quiet houses are available for individual retreats. To see a listing of spiritual directors and their parish location, visit their website.
Address: 7711 Madonna Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216 – directions
Contact: 210-342-1077 | Email
Resources for Marriages
For additional marriage resources and a list of national organizations, click here.
At-Home Online Retreat
Download our digital booklets, including a seven-day retreat with daily reflections for couples on the Resources page.
Questions or Comments?
Barry Schoedel
Director for Family Evangelization & Faith Formation
Phone: 210-734-1960
Email: barry.schoedel@archsa.org
