Edward Abbey once described his essays as “prose psalms which celebrate the divine beauty of the natural world.” Come along with us on a retreat conducted via email and explore all the ways you can discover and celebrate the Divine in nature. You will receive 40 emails, sent to you daily, each with a short …
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Fifteenth Gerald G. May Seminar—with Wendy M. Wright May 15-16, 2020 Wendy M. Wright, PhD, is Emerita Professor of Theology at Creighton University and Affiliate Faculty at Oblate School of Theology Institute for Study of Contemporary Spirituality. She earned her PhD in Late Medieval/Early Modern Contemplative Studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara …
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The 2020 CANADIAN MOTHERS’ UNION NATIONAL CONFERENCE will be held at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Nestled along the shores of the beautiful Saint John River, Fredericton is as much urban energy as small-town charm. The city is rich in history, nature, art, dining, and a youthful energy. Take the time …
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This retreat is an invitation to holy renewal. Take time to go deeper during this Lenten season—deeper into your heart and deeper into your relationship with God. There will be time to listen to the Spirit through scripture, simple ritual, journaling, and conversation. Retreatants are also invited to join in a communal meal together at …
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Under the direction of an experienced potter and gentle teacher, learn how making hand-built vessels can be a process of meditation. Teacher Virginia Matter OSB is a member of St. Paul’s Monastery and came to the Center from the health care field. She worked in nursing and in pastoral ministry. Virginia has done significant preparation …
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After a common orientation, participants spend time in silence as they read, pray, meditate, and rest in the hospitality of the monastery. Guests enjoy a private room, prayer with the monastic community, lunch, and access to the monastic library, art exhibits, and grounds. Questions welcome. Teacher Virginia Matter OSB is a member of St. Paul’s …
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Registration deadline: April 25, 2020 Being aware of oneself in the present moment is the secular form of mindfulness that is promoted and practised in the Western world and is regarded as one of the best antidotes to our overly busy, distracted and stressful lives. So far so good. As a follower of Christ, how …
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We experience God through both the ordinary and the extraordinary things of life. In fact, it is God’s way to be revealed and made known to us through the sacraments, which are ordinary things that become vessels of God’s extraordinary grace. During this weekend retreat we will explore how all of God’s creation is sacramental, …
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Using what we see with our eyes and capture through the lens of our cameras, we will explore the urban setting of Toronto seeking out images of God. In the city, we encounter God and all that is sacred in so many experiences that we can easily overlook. We will be intentional about looking for …
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By Contemplative Outreach, Thomas Keating In your Light, I see only Light. — Psalm 36 In the back of Open Mind, Open Heart, the seminal book by Father Thomas Keating (1923 – 1918) published in 1986, he lists 42 guidelines which he described as a “tentative effort to restate the Christian spiritual journey in contemporary …
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