The Human Face of God: An Advent Retreat Friday, December 1 – Sunday, December 3, 2017 Led by Rev. Martin Smith Scripture speaks of the Holy One shining “in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Cor. 4:6). In our meditative …
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Practices of Presence: Silent Retreat with Yoga and Meditation Friday Nov 24 – Sunday Nov 26, 2017 Led by Carolyn Bluemle Limited to 13 participants Come, take refuge, enter a monastic rhythm of silence and presence. In yoga postures, align body and breath in prayer. In meditation, let yourself rest in God by letting God …
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An Introduction to Centering Prayer Friday, November 17 – Sunday, November 19, 2017 Led by Br. Bernard Delcourt Centering Prayer is a simple method of prayer rooted in ancient Christian practice that opens us to God’s presence and divine healing. It is simply moving deep within ourselves, in silence, saying nothing, asking for nothing, just …
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Preview for Fall, 2018 Transforming Grief (Max Woolaver) – Friday–Sunday, September 28–30, 2018 Individually Directed Retreat – Tuesday–Thursday, October 2–4, 2018 A heart’s Journey – A Sacred Journey – (Monica Brown & Hilary Musgrave) Friday–Sunday, October 12–14, 2018 Spirituality for Activists (Maylanne Maybee) – Saturday, October 27, 2018 A Celtic Well of Wisdom (J. Philip …
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Quiet Garden Days 2018 Saturday, June 23, 2018 Saturday, July 14, 2018 Saturday, August 11, 2018 Saturday, September 15, 2018 Inspired by the Quiet Garden Trust in England, these are days to relax, renew, and rest in the beauty of God’s outdoors, as well as to enjoy the Sisters’ chapel and library. In case of …
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Guided Retreat: Walking the Camino: Stories & Reflections on the Way to Santiago Friday, June 1–Sunday, June 3, 2018 In the autumn of 2011, Pauline walked the camino, the pilgrim path that leads from St. Jean Pied de Port, a French town in the Pyrenees, to Santiago de Compostella, in the far northwest of Spain. …
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Guided Retreat: Radical Women, Fierce Faith Friday–Sunday, May 4–6, 2018 Who were the barrier-breaking women of yesteryear? Who are the boundary pushing women of today? Come walk the history and vision the future. Explore the radical wisdom of several women from Biblical times, the 12th century and through to today. Reflect on how these women …
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Quiet Saturday: C.S. Lewis’ Spiritual Journey and Ours: Surprised by God Saturday, April 14, 2018 C.S.Lewis was a Professor of English at Oxford and later at Cambridge University. Though he was born into an Anglican family in Belfast, he spent 20 years as a thoughtful atheist before being converted to a robust Christianity as an …
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Holy Week Retreat: The Passion of Jesus Christ according to Handel’s Messiah Holy Week Retreat: The Passion of Jesus Christ according to Handel’s MESSIAH Wednesday–Sunday, March 28–April 1, 2018 This retreat will be a time of listening and responding to the words and music of Handel’s Messiah. We will have opportunity to reflect on each …
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Quiet Saturday: The Real St. Patrick as Told by Himself Saturday, March 17, 2018 St. Patrick embodies the robust Celtic spirit of Christianity, as he lived the life of both a monk and a missionary evangelist. He can inspire people of today (both Christians and seekers) to seek God in the “thin places” where heaven …
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