E Faith, Art and Creative Expression August 21-26, 2016 Explore the Divine through artistic expressions led by talented, encouraging instructors in a nurturing Christian community. Classes are led by some of the finest artisans in their fields. Kits and supplies are provided by instructors at an additional cost. Participants must register for a specific morning …
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Icon Writing with Teresa Harrison November 15, 2015 – November 21, 2015 Join renowned instructor Teresa Harrison for a course in the ancient technique of icon writing. This process inspires prayerful meditation, both while creating the art and reflecting on the finished piece. Participants will focus on their art while listening to Gregorian chant and …
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Weekend Guided Retreat 2015: Listen to Your Life Listen to Your Life Frederick Buechner has said that “listening to your life” allows you to “see it for the fathomless mystery that it is.” Spend a weekend listening to your life through the lens of the seasons of the soul: Hopes (Advent anticipation), Births (Christmas fulfillment), …
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Quiet Garden Days 2015 July 11, 2015 Please note: the August 15, 2015 Quiet Garden has been cancelled. 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 rain, there …
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Thomas Merton’s Abiding Legacy By Kathleen Deignan Monday, June 22 – Friday, July 17 Twitter Facebook LinkPrint Share “No despair of ours can alter the reality of things, or stain the joy of the cosmic dance which is always there.” – Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation We have the blessing of living during the …
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Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography Jul 5-9, 2015 Dan Wakefield $600/shared room; $720/private room; $435/commuter Register Online Call Us For More Information! 610-566-4507 Evocative exercises and group sharing in a nurturing setting allow us to remember and write about the most meaningful parts of our life’s journey. Re-experiencing events from our past, we gain fresh perspective …
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Easing Into Silence Led by Kathryn McMorrow August 2-6, 2015 Sunday Check-In before 5:30 PM dinner until Thursday lunch Come for the entire retreat or come for a shorter time according to your needs and availability. Have you thought about a directed retreat but aren’t sure if it is what you need or if you …
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Welcoming the New Year: A Twelve Step Retreat Wednesday, December 30 – Friday, January 1 Led by Sr. Shane Phelan, CMA Do you struggle with the holidays?  Or do you just need a tune-up?  Either way, the New Year is a great time to take stock of your spiritual program.  Come listen for the ways …
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Holy Cross Advent Retreat – O Come, Let us Adore Him Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6 Led by Rev. Martin Smith We all have a latent gift for adoration and we will dedicate this retreat to the realization of this inner capacity for “loving with the brakes off,” as we contemplate Christ who …
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Yoga in a Contemplative Setting Tuesday, October 6 – Friday, October 9 Led by Heather Goodchild   Limited to 12 participants. This retreat is an opportunity to learn and practice yoga in a contemplative, prayerful setting. Interweaving our yoga sessions with the daily services of the monastic community, we will enjoy classes to Gregorian chant …
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