The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and Christian Discipleship (Weeklong Format; 1415-06) Martha A. Robbins, Joan Marshall Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Director of Pneuma, PTS This course will explore (1) the overall content and structure of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises; (2) the underlying dynamics and graces for each of the four major movements of …
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  Deep Silence Periods While the monastery is most often a place of deep quiet and relaxation, complete silence is usually observed only during the nightly Greater Silence from 8:30 pm until 8:30 am. The following dates are times when the Guesthouse remains in full silence around the clock. Specifically, the full and continuous silence …
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  Brush with God: Icon Retreat Tuesday, November 12 – Friday, November 15 Led by Peter Pearson, osb   For over twenty five years, Peter Pearson has been teaching others to paint icons using the classic techniques of Byzantine iconography. In each workshop there is a focus on the four fold way of iconographers: technique, history, theology, and prayer. …
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  Contemplative Days Tuesday, October 22 – Friday, October 25 Praying along-side the monastic community A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our autumn “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). …
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  FOR SHALEM GRADS Shalem Society Annual Gathering October 13-17, 2013 4 PM Sunday to after lunch on Thursday Bon Secours Spiritual Center, Marriottsville, MD Starting with Shalem’s 40-Hour Contemplative Prayer Vigil, this year’s Gathering will focus on Trusting the Spirit: The Heart of Contemplative Leadership.  All Shalem graduates are invited to attend.  We are …
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  40-Hour Contemplative Prayer Vigil Capping Shalem’s 40th Anniversary Year 7pm October 13 through 11am October 15, 2013 Bon Secours Spiritual Center, Marriottsville, MD Join us in-person or host a vigil in your community as we celebrate the past 40 years, practice gratitude for the present moment, and attend to the unfolding future.   Save …
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  Group Spiritual Direction Workshop   September 22-25, 2013    “The beauty of the Bellfry always nurtures my soul.  The Bellfry But being in a like-minded community is like drinking deep from the well.” * Experience group spiritual direction within a prayerful community * Deepen your contemplative grounding for this prayer practice through authentic sharing …
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  Pray as You Can, Not as you Can’t Guided Retreat, September 20-22, 2013 Jean Gill wrote, “Prayer is like a window. It is our way of opening our Self to God. It is the response to our deep desire to allow the Spirit of God to blow through our souls, to feel the movement …
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        Presence through Body, Breath & Mind   Shalem’s School of Contemplative Prayer  Online Series   _________________________________     No one is so advanced in prayer that they do not often have to return to the beginning. –St. Teresa of Avila   Wherever you are in your prayer life– whether you feel like …
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  Individually Directed Retreats Tuesday, July 16 – Friday, July 19 :: Led by the Monastic Community *short written assignment before the retreat begins *limited registration Give it a try this summer! This is a retreat in which prayer and silence will be practiced as an invitation for deeper union with God and in which …
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