Knowing the Heart of Jesus     Facilitated by Bill Clarke, S.J. Treat yourself to a time of prayerful rest with the One who loves you and longs to share his heart with you, inviting you to “learn from me for I am gentle and humble of heart and you will find rest for …
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  Tuesday, January 28 – Friday, January 31 Led by Suzette Cayless An opportunity to explore prayer from the perspective of enjoying God’s hospitality. Such an awareness of God’s invitation and presence leads to a deepening of our intercessory praying; experiencing this as hospitality to others. “Taste” the graciousness of God through scripture passages, poetry …
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  Friday, Dec 20 – Wednesday, December 25 with the Monastic Community   Christmas at the monastery is filled with solemnity and celebration as we observe the closing days of Advent and then the great feast of Christmas. We gather together, as the shepherds did, to offer praise to God and to pray for peace …
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  Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 15 Led by The Rev. Gwyneth Murphy   We come together halfway through our Advent journey. We long to be immersed in this season of Watching and Waiting, but the cultural celebration of Christmas tugs at us too. Come to the Monastery, where there are no Santas, sleigh …
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  Tuesday, December 10 – Friday, December 13 Led by the Monastic Community *short written assignment before the retreat begins *limited registration   Some time with a director and a good deal of time with silence this Advent. This is a retreat in which prayer and silence will be practiced as an invitation for deeper …
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    Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8 Led by The Rev. Martin Smith   So begins a great Anglican hymn on the Incarnation.  in this silent retreat for reflection and prayer we will open the question again for ourselves. Let’s be amazed all over again by the good news of God’s plunge into …
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  Tuesday, December 3 – Friday, December 6 Praying Along-Side the Monastic Community A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Advent “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and Vespers). This will …
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  Thanksgiving, The Monastery Way Tuesday, November 26 – Friday, November 29 with the Monastic Community   Harvest Thanksgiving is a wonderful and ancient tradition that calls us into a thankful relationship with God and with all of God’s creation. As Americans, we join with our brothers and sisters without regard to faith tradition in …
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    Tuesday, November 19 – Sunday, November 24 Led by The Rev. Carl Arrico A Centering Prayer retreat in order to help prepare you for the Advent season and to foster a prayerful sense of gratitude. Led by one of Contemplative Outreach’s most well-known leaders and guides. The Guest House will be in silence …
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  A Nurturing Day for Clergy February 24, 2014 — Save the Date! Trust in Love. Trust in God. (Jerry May) Nurturing one’s own soul and deepening in the life of the Spirit are essential to spiritual leadership and are the heart of an ordained vocation. This spacious prayer-filled day is an opportunity to deepen …
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