Led by The Rev. John Phillip Newell Wednesday, December 5 – Friday, December 7 The Rev Dr John Philip Newell is a poet, peacemaker, and scholar. In 2011 he received the Contemplative Voices Award from the Shalem Institute in Washington DC. John Philip divides his time between Edinburgh with his family where he does most …
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Led by Brother James Michael Dowd and The Rev. Elizabeth Broyles Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2 Join us for the annual Advent retreat. The theme will be the spiritual journeys of John the Baptist–precursor, prophet, and disciple–and his parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah, faithful seekers of the one God. Come explore these themes through …
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Tuesday, October 23 – Friday, October 26 A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Autumn “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and Vespers). This will be limited to 15 guests who …
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Led by Sister Hildegard Pleva, OSsR Wednesday, October 10, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Hildegard of Bingen, a medieval mystic known as Prophetess of the Rhine, long canonized by the people, will receive the official designation of saint in the Roman Catholic Church in October of this year. Her reputation as visionary, naturalist, playwright, poet …
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Led by Brother James Dowd Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2 Explore the sacred realm of work by resting this Labor Day weekend with other Associates and the Community. We will spend some time considering the value that St. Benedict placed on work and its role in our lives. And we will spend some …
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Nature Journaling Retreat- Putting your Spirituality to Paper- NEW Facilitated by Marianne Karsh Nature Journaling is a retreat to draw upon your spirit and soul. The Ignatius Jesuit Centre environs and atmosphere will inspire you to write and contemplate like never before. Keeping a nature journal is a wonderful way for writers, novice or experienced, …
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Knowing the Heart of Jesus Facilitated by Bill Clarke, S.J. Treat yourself to a time of prayerful rest with the One who loves you and longs to share his heart with you, inviting you to \”learn from me for I am gentle and humble of heart and you will find rest for your souls.\” (Matthew …
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Advent Taizé Facilitated by Erik Oland, S.J., Tarcia Gerwing, and Yvonne Prowse Beginning with Evening Prayer on Friday, the retreat schedule follows the Taizé monastic pattern of the day – morning, noon, and evening prayer. The retreats close on Sunday noon with Eucharist. The weekends will be punctuated with brief inputs and the opportunity for …
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Advent & Lenten Taizé Facilitated by Erik Oland, S.J., Tarcia Gerwing, and Yvonne Prowse Beginning with Evening Prayer on Friday, the retreat schedule follows the Taizé monastic pattern of the day – morning, noon, and evening prayer. The retreats close on Sunday noon with Eucharist. The weekends will be punctuated with brief inputs and the …
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Advent & Lenten Taizé Facilitated by Erik Oland, S.J., Tarcia Gerwing, and Yvonne Prowse Beginning with Evening Prayer on Friday, the retreat schedule follows the Taizé monastic pattern of the day – morning, noon, and evening prayer. The retreats close on Sunday noon with Eucharist. The weekends will be punctuated with brief inputs and the …
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