Cosmos and New Life in the Spirit Quiet Saturday: October 13, 2012 Led by Eileen Beatty, SSJD Associate. Details TBA. For more information please visit the website.

The Universe Story and Awakening the Dreamer Guided Retreat: September 28-30, 2012 Led by Grant Jahnke. Details TBA. For more information please visit the website.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: DIARMUID O’MURCHU Developing an Adult Faith for the 21st Century Friday, May 4 – Sunday, May 6, 2012 Many contemporary Christians seek articulations and mediations of faith that call forth, challenge and honour the adult in all of us. This retreat, based on O’Murchu’s most recent book Adult Faith will explore the nature …
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Holy Week in the Steps of Jesus Guided Retreat: Wednesday, April 4 – Sunday, April 8, 2012 Experience the life and landscape of the Bible and the culture of the Middle East through illustrated reflections and praying the scriptures, looking at the land and the culture that gave us the patriarchs, the prophets, Jesus, the …
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Journey into Meditation through Visual Art Guided retreat: Friday March 23 – Sunday, 25, 2012 The link between art and spirituality is explored with the intention of deepening our personal prayer practice through guided meditation and creativity. We will explore our own voice by enjoying “hands on” experiences, which encourage experimentation with line, colour, shape, …
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Called to Serve: Lenten Quiet Day for Associates, Oblates and Friends Quiet Saturday, March 10, 2012 Jesus said to his followers: If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) The path is not easy. All of us who choose to follow …
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Discovering God in the Dark Friday, February 3 – Sunday, February 5, 2012 For St. Ignatius, the most important thing in a person’s life is to find God. Everything else is secondary. There is no end to God’s love, and no end to our journeying ever deeper into that love and into the community created …
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The Word Discerned and Embodied: A Discipleship of the Land Guided Retreat: Friday, January 20 – Sunday, January 22, 2012 As we move into a post-Christian world two things are necessary and primary to our future: a recovery of discipleship as the basic model for Christian life and a reconnection of our moral life to …
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Celebrating the Past, Visioning the Future Guided Retreat: Saturday, December 31, 2011 – Sunday, January 1, 2012 Tired of New Year’s Eve parties? Consider spending 28 hours (or more if you wish) at the Convent, celebrating the New Year in liturgy, enjoyment of festive food, and fellowship. Sisters of SSJD will guide participants in reflecting …
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Christmas Retreat Friday, December 23 – Monday December 26, 2011 Celebrate Christmas with the Sisters, enjoying the pre-Christmas and Christmas liturgies, with time for both quiet reflection and festive celebration. Sisters of SSJD will lead participants in a daily reflection, with opportunity to express their creativity in decorating the Guest House as well as joining …
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