OUT OF THE SHADOWS
INNER HEALING RETREAT
An inner healing retreat for those ready to slow down, sit with their story, and meet God again in the quiet — based on the book by JPaul Hernandez.
For the Ones Who Learned to Keep Going
You've Carried It Long Enough
You kept going. You showed up for your family. You worked. You served. You prayed. You learned how to function even with parts of your story that still hurt.
But every once in a while, something reminds you. Maybe I'm not as okay with this as I thought.
Out of the Shadows is a three-day Catholic Inner Healing Retreat for people who are ready to stop running from the parts of their story that still need God's light.
November 12–14, 2026
Mirador Jesuit Villa, Baguio City
Maybe This Is You
Maybe you've gotten very good at carrying it.
"Nobody would even know."
You have responsibilities. People depend on you. Life didn't stop because something hurt you, so neither did you. You learned to keep moving.
But maybe:
• You keep returning to an old hurt you thought you already moved past.
• You've forgiven someone, but something still aches.
• You're carrying grief you never really had time to grieve.
• You know you're loved, yet rejection still cuts deeper than it should.
• You're tired of repeating patterns you don't fully understand.
• You've accomplished a lot, but part of you still feels like it's not enough.
• You pray. You go to Mass. You love God. And there's still one area you rarely let Him into.
• Or maybe nothing is terribly wrong. You just know something inside you is asking to be heard.
You don't have to wait until you're falling apart to seek healing.
Why We Carry What We Carry
We learn how to survive
our stories.
Some of us cope by achieving. Some by taking care of everyone else. Some by staying busy. Some by making jokes about it. Some by praying harder. Some by telling ourselves, that happened a long time ago, I'm fine now.
And sometimes those things really do help us move forward.
But moving forward isn't the same as becoming whole.
There are parts of our story we cannot outrun. They need to be brought into the light. Not so we live in the past, but so the past no longer gets to quietly shape our future.
What Out Of The Shadows Actually Is
Three days to stop running.
This isn't a conference. It isn't three days of speakers trying to hype you up. Nobody is going to force you to tell your story in front of a room.
It's slower than that, on purpose.
We'll create space for prayer, teaching, silence, journaling, reflection, the Sacraments, and simply being with God.
You'll be invited to look at your story honestly:
• What happened to me?
• What did I start believing because of it?
• What have I been carrying?
• Where was God in it?
• What might He be inviting me into now?
You won't be rushed into an answer. You won't be asked to manufacture a breakthrough. We'll simply make room for God to work.
Not high emotion. Just honest, quiet transformation.
Why Mirador?
Sometimes you need to leave the noise to hear what's happening inside you.
That's why we're going back to Mirador.
I realized something about myself while I was there. I rarely let myself be quiet. Even while driving, I put on music or a podcast. There's always something filling the space.
And I realized how easy it is to spend an entire life doing that. Filling every quiet moment so we never have to sit with what's actually happening inside us.
Mirador gave me room.
That's what I want to give you for these three days.
"The rainy season, the fog, the pine trees — it sets a mood you can't manufacture in the city. It just asks you to be still."
A Personal Invitation From JPaul
"I didn't write Out of the Shadows because I had healing figured out."
I wrote it because I know what it's like to carry wounds into adulthood, and discover that things I thought I had already left behind were still shaping how I saw myself, other people, and God.
Healing has been a journey for me too.
And one thing I've learned is that God doesn't shame us out of our shadows. He meets us there.
So if something in you has been saying, maybe it's finally time to deal with this, I want to invite you to come.
You don't need to arrive healed. You don't even need to know exactly what needs healing.
Just come willing to be honest. We'll take the next few steps together.
- JPaul
The Investment
Kept small on purpose.
This is an intimate retreat. We're opening limited slots so the space stays unhurried and personal —
not a conference, a gathering.
Price: ₱8,500 per person
Inclusive of accommodation and meals for the full weekend, Nov 12 (2:00 PM) to Nov 14 (lunch).
Limited Slots Only!
Step out of the shadows, into God's light — not alone,
but with people seeking that same light.
An intimate group. A slow pace. Room to actually heal.
FAQs
A few honest answers
before you join.
Is this therapy?
No. Out of the Shadows is a Catholic spiritual retreat centered on prayer, reflection, inner healing, and encounter with God. It doesn't replace professional counseling or psychiatric care. If you're already working with a mental health professional, this retreat can complement that journey, not replace it.
Is transportation included?
It's not part of the fee, but we can help you arrange something if you need it.
Can I extend my stay or arrive earlier?
Yes — just let us know so we can coordinate with Mirador Jesuit Villa's management, subject to their availability.
Why Saturday to Monday?
That's simply the slot Mirador had available for us. Nothing more symbolic than that.
Can we explore the property?
Yes. You're staying on-site, so the whole ecopark and retreat grounds are yours to walk during your free time.
Are meals provided?
Yes, all meals during the retreat are included.
What will we actually do?
Journaling, personal reflection, quiet time, and we'll join Sunday Mass together.
Can I leave the venue during the retreat?
Once the retreat is in session, we stay on-site together. You're free to add your own side trip before or after our dates.
Should I bring my laptop?
We'd really encourage you to leave work behind. This weekend is meant for your journey with Jesus, not another deadline. While the retreat house does have WiFi, we strongly encourage intentional disconnection to help you fully immerse in your retreat experience.
Make That Step
I'm Ready to Step
Out of the Shadows
Reserve your place for November 12–14. No payment required yet.
We'll personally reach out with next steps.