Lectio Divina: Heart to Heart – Listening and Living with God

  Lectio Divina: Heart to Heart – Listening and Living with God is presented by S&P and Contemplative Outreach. This one-month (June 2 – 27) retreat teaches  the ancient contemplative practice of praying the Scriptures in four ways: the literal, the allegorical, the moral/behavioral, and the unitive. Participants receive three emails a week with step-by-step …
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Christmas, the Monastery Way

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  Christmas, the Monastery Way Tuesday, December 23 – Thursday, January 1 (closed Friday, 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 …
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Advent Individually Directed Retreats

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  Advent Individually Directed Retreats Tuesday, December 9 – Friday, December 12 :: Led by the Monastic Community *short written assignment before the retreat begins *limited registration Some time with a director and a good deal of time with silence this Advent. This is a retreat in which prayer and silence will be practiced as …
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Holy Cross Advent Retreat

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  Holy Cross Advent Retreat “Re-Imagining Advent” Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7 TBD – Save the date for this always wonderful Advent retreat!

Advent Contemplative Days

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  Advent Contemplative Days Tuesday, December 2 – Friday, December 5 Praying along-side the monastic community A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Advent “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 …
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Advent Silent Retreat w/ Yoga, Meditation and Chant

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  Advent Silent Retreat w/ Yoga, Meditation and Chant Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November, 30 :: Led by Carolyn Bluemle Limited to 15 participants Advent throws us into a paradox of waiting for God while knowing that God is always present. The Gospel asks us to keep AWAKE: to be skillful in opening ourselves …
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Thanksgiving, the Monastery Way

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  Thanksgiving, the Monastery Way with the Monastic Community Tuesday, November 25 – Friday, November 28 Harvest Thanksgiving is a wonderful and ancient tradition that calls us into a thankful relationship with God and with all of God’s creation. As Americans, we join with our sisters and brothers without regard to faith tradition in giving …
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Christianity in the 2nd Axial Age

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  Christianity in the 2nd Axial Age Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23 :: Led by Rev. Matthew Wright Many thinkers today believe we are entering a “2nd Axial Age” that is transforming the face of religion and spirituality. How does this impact Christian faith? Is the Church becoming obsolete? This retreat will explore …
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Alexander Technique

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  Alexander Technique Friday, November 14 – Friday, November 16 :: Led by Bill Connington The Alexander Technique Retreat features three days of intensive yet relaxing study with Bill Connington, a renowned, certified Alexander teacher with more than 20 years experience. The Alexander Technique is a 100-year-old method aimed at improving the way the body …
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