12-Step Spirituality from a Woman’s Perspective

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

12-Step Spirituality from a Woman’s Perspective Led by Kathryn McMorrow August 21-23, 2015 Friday Check-in by 7PM until Sunday after lunch Open to women who are members of a 12-step group.  Give yourself a time of renewal – body, mind and spirit – in the tranquil and welcoming atmosphere of Mount Carmel.  This year’s theme …
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Summer Stillness: A Retreat for Women

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

Summer Stillness: A Retreat for Women Led by Kathryn McMorrow August 10-14, 2015 Monday Check-in by 5:30 PM Dinner until Friday after lunch Relax, renew and reenergize in the tranquil beauty of Mount Carmel.  This year’s theme is THE WISDOM OF TERESA OF AVILA:  A JOURNEY THROUGH THE INTERIOR CASTLE.  On the 500th anniversary of …
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Easing Into Silence

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

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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Healing, Letting Go and Moving On

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

Healing, Letting Go and Moving On Led by Kathryn McMorrow July 12-16, 2015 Sunday Check-In before 5:30 PM dinner until Thursday lunch A gentle exploration of the process of healing from life’s hurts, losses, betrayals and disappointments thereby liberating the energy trapped in self-defeating anger, resentment, depression and addiction patterns which prevent us from living …
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Icon Workshop in October

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

Icon Workshop in October Led by Phil Zimmerman October 25-31, 2015 Begins with 5:30 PM Sunday dinner and ends with Saturday breakfast Master Iconographer Philip Zimmerman will guide students through creating one complete icon of either Noli me Tangere (“Do Not Touch Me”) or Christ and Mary Magdalene. Any level of experience is accepted.  Each …
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Icon Workshop in August

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

Icon Workshop in August Led by Phil Zimmerman August 23 – 29, 2015 Begins with 5:30 PM Sunday dinner and ends with Saturday breakfast Master Iconographer Philip Zimmerman will guide students through creating one complete icon of The Annunciation – Archangel Gabriel and Virgin Mary. Any level of experience is accepted.  Each step is demonstrated …
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Icon Workshop in June

Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre

Icon Workshop in June Led by Phil Zimmerman June 14 – 20, 2015 Begins with 5:30 PM Sunday dinner and ends with Saturday breakfast Master Iconographer Philip Zimmerman will guide students through creating one complete icon of either The Mandalion-Veronica’s Veil or Christ’s face on the Holy napkin.  Any level of experience is accepted.  Each …
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Christmas, the Monastery Way

Holy Cross Monastery

Christmas, the Monastery Way Tuesday, December 22 – Friday, January 1 (closed Saturday, December 26) with the Monastic Community Christmas at the monastery is filled with solemnity and celebration as we observe the closing days of Advent and then the great feast of Christmas, followed by the beauty and joy of Christmas-tide. We gather together …
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Magnificat! An Advent Retreat

Holy Cross Monastery

Magnificat! An Advent Retreat Friday, December 18 – Sunday, December 20 Led by Srs. Elizabeth Broyles and Shane Phelan, CMA The fourth Sunday in Advent is a crucial hinge between Advent and Christmas, but it often gets lost in preparations for the Feast of the Incarnation. The story of Mary is at its heart. The …
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