Holy Week Retreat Guided Retreat: April 16-20, 2014 As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ. Join us as we walk through the triumphs, the sufferings and the glories of Holy Week and Easter Day. Sr. Debra Johnston, N/SSJD, and a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church …
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  A Spiritual Spa for Mums: A Retreat for Busy Mothers Quiet Saturday: April 5, 2014 Rediscover or discover for the first time, the true peace that passes all understanding. Mums of all ages and stages, working outside the house or in, can learn from centuries of Benedictine wisdom how to simplify their lives and …
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  Understanding Icons Guided Retreat: March 28-30, 2014 Icons have been venerated around the world for centuries. This workshop will explore their history and meaning. Participants will learn clues on how to read an icon as well as take time to contemplate these “windows into heaven”. Led by the Rev. Dr. Margaret Trapnell, icon writer …
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  Lenten Quiet Day for Associates, Oblates and Friends Quiet Saturday: March 15, 2014 “To live fully, to love wastefully, and to find the courage to be all that I can be.” What does it mean to live life to the full? What does it mean to love wastefully as the father of the prodigal …
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  The Lord Is My Light Guided Retreat: February 28 – March 2, 2014 This retreat, based on the music of Taizé, will consist of prayer services in the Taizé style as well as brief inputs based on the theme of “Preparing for Lent”. There will also be the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with a …
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  Patrick’s Song — Brigid’s Well — Columba’s Island (Sr. Sue Elwyn, SSJD) Guided Retreat: February 7 – 9, 2014 Registration – here »

  Drawing Spirituality with Celtic Knots Workshops: January 25 and/or January 26, 2014 – a return engagement Can you draw a dot, a line and a square? Of course you can! Surprisingly, they are the 3 key steps to learning a simple, accessible, authentic way of drawing Celtic knots—no art training required. The method will …
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  Walking the Rock of Faith January 18, 2014 Simon Peter was the Rock of Faith on which Jesus chose to build his Church; according to all the Gospels, he was also an imperfect human being who could exasperate and, in the end, deny his Lord. Join Sr. Sue Elwyn, SSJD, as we look at …
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  Creating the New Year December 31, 2013 – January 1, 2014 Consider spending 28 hours (or more if you wish) at the Convent, celebrating the New Year in an environment of peace and quiet fellowship. Enjoy a candlelight labyrinth walk (weather permitting), festive food, and a new creative way of beginning your year. Sr. …
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  Advent Quiet Day for Associates, Oblates and Friends: In Advent We Watch, We Wait, We Wonder Quiet Saturday, November 30, 2013 The Holy Season of Advent is a time when the world around us is filled with people who are shopping and baking and attempting to meet all manner of expectations – their own …
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