Led by Jane Tomaine Tuesday, April 30 to Friday, May 3, 2013 How do you find and follow your true vocation, that right work to which God is calling you? You may be right where God desires you to be or God may be asking you to follow a new path. How do you …
View course details “Am I Me, or Am I Role? – Discerning God’s Call to True Vocation”
Led by Brother Bernard Delcourt Tuesday, April 23 to Friday, April 26, 2012 How do we answer the call “That they all may be one” in our vocation, day-by-day? We will prayerfully explore the themes of sustainable living, of our personal wholeness, of our global wholeness, and how they call us to holy living. …
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Led by Brother Roy Parker Tuesday, April 9 to Friday, April 12, 2013 Shakespeare’s phrase for Italic handwriting in his comedy “Twelfth Night” indicates that the English aristocracy of his day retained Italian writing masters to teach them the newly developed script of the Italian Renaissance. Is your inner aristocrat yearning for expression? This …
View course details “Sweet Roman Hand – A Calligraphy Workshop”
Led by The Monastic Community Thursday, March 28 – Sunday, March 31, 2013 Join the monastic community in a distinctive observance of the central event of the liturgical year – from Maundy Thursday with the washing of feet, through Good Friday and the procession to the Cross, and onward to the exaltation of the …
View course details “The Three Great Days – Holy Week at the Monastery”
Tuesday, March 19 to Friday, March 22, 2013 A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Lenten “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 …
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Led by Esther De Waal Tuesday, March 12 to Friday, March 15, 2013 An exploration of hidden holy places, their saints, and above all, an exploration of religious poetry whose beauty remains larely unrecognized and unknown. Come be part of this celebration of the Celtic heritage of Wales. Cost: $350, deposit: $80
Led by the Monastic Community Tuesday, March 5 to Friday, March 8, 2013 *short written assignment before the retreat begins *limited registration This is a retreat in which prayer and silence will be practiced as an invitation for deeper union with God and in which each participant will work with a spiritual director chosen …
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Led by The Reverend Martin Smith Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3, 2013 In this silent retreat we will seek the courage of the blind man who asked Jesus to let him see. Learning from the ancient discipline of the ‘four senses of scripture’, we will explore the call to look and gaze …
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Led by Brother James Dowd *partially silent (on Ash Wednesday) Tuesday, February 21 to Friday, February 24, 2013 St. Benedict teaches us in his Rule that a monk is to live a perpetual Lent. But what does that mean for us or for you? Well, join us for the Step off into Lent and …
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Led by Brother Reginald Martin Crenshaw Thursday, January 31 to Sunday, February 3, 2013 Join with other Associates as we further explore our relationship to God and one another. This is intended for Associates and those considering becoming an Associate. Cost: $280, deposit: $80