Shalem Launches New Online School of Contemplative Prayer February 3!         Thanks in part to funding from The F.I.S.H. Foundation, Shalem is pleased to launch the inaugural School of Contemplative Prayer 1, a 6-week online course that helps participants to explore various contemplative prayer forms.  Through video, audio, email check-ins, a …
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                Friday, March 15 (6 pm supper) to Sunday, March 17 (1 pm) Healing From the Heart is one of two parts of Phase 2 in the Healing Pathway program. Phase 1 is a pre-requisite. It provides an opportunity to deepen the experience of healing and connecting to …
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  June 15 – June 23 KENOSIS: THE PRAYER OF SELF-EMPTYING Led by Ward Bauman If you have been practicing Christian contemplative prayer and/or attended our Wisdom Schools in the past, take some time to discern whether or not this is the year to attend our Kenosis retreat. This silent meditation intensive represents our central ministry in spiritual formation. …
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  Workshop ID: G13CDS1121 Dates: November 7, 2013 – November 10, 2013 Price: $150 In the context of our spiritual journeys, what does it mean to be a ‘companion’? More specifically, what does it mean to be a Companion of Casa del Sol? We invite all ‘seekers’, as well as those already committed to our …
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  Workshop ID: G13S428 Dates: April 8, 2013 – April 13, 2013 Price: $350 This retreat is an open invitation to all those diagnosed with a serious or life threatening illness. Knowing the impact that a devastating illness can have on those living with a loved one, families and caregivers are also welcome and encouraged …
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  Workshop ID: G13S424 Dates: April 8, 2013 – April 13, 2013 Price: $325.00 Ghost Ranch has a long tradition of supporting those in ministry with rich respite and continuing education. In 2013, we will dedicate two special weeks to helping support those in all fields of ministry (ordained and lay). Arrival (Monday afternoon) and …
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  Led by Brother Bernard Delcourt Tuesday, April 23 to Friday, April 26, 2012 How do we answer the call “That they all may be one” in our vocation, day-by-day? We will prayerfully explore the themes of sustainable living, of our personal wholeness, of our global wholeness, and how they call us to holy living. …
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  Led by The Monastic Community Thursday, March 28 – Sunday, March 31, 2013 Join the monastic community in a distinctive observance of the central event of the liturgical year – from Maundy Thursday with the washing of feet, through Good Friday and the procession to the Cross, and onward to the exaltation of the …
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  Tuesday, March 19 to Friday, March 22, 2013 A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Lenten “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 be limited to 15 …
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  Led by the Monastic Community Tuesday, March 5 to Friday, March 8, 2013 *short written assignment before the retreat begins *limited registration This is a retreat in which prayer and silence will be practiced as an invitation for deeper union with God and in which each participant will work with a spiritual director chosen …
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