Christian meditation silent retreat: “Come to the Quiet.” For practicing meditators with Benedictine Sister Barbara Hazzard at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Cost is $150 for a private room or $125 for double occupancy. For information call (925) 837-9141.

Silent Lenten retreat for women: “Tis’ A Gift to be Simple.” With Bidi Millet and Carol Mitchell at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Will include guided reflections, personal prayer and reflection time, ritual, communal prayer and liturgy. Cost is $150 for a private room or $130 for double occupancy. For information call (925) 837-9141.

Fri. to Sun., April 20-22

“Ocean of Mercy” retreat. Sponsored by the John Paul II Institute of Divine Mercy of Stockbridge, Mass., at Christ the King Retreat Center in Citrus Heights. Talks on the Divine Mercy message by Fathers George Kosicki, Francis McGerity and others. Includes daily Mass, prayer, talks, sacrament of reconciliation and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. For registration call (916) 486-9830.