Ottawa School of Theology & Spirituality 2013 FALL TERM Mondays, 17 September – 28 November 2012 (No class on Thanksgiving Monday, 08 October 2012) FIRST HOUR COURSES 7:30 pm to 8:20 pm A. The Last Lecture Coordinator Mr.Blake Wright What would you say if you were given one last opportunity in life to speak …
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Deep Silence Periods While the monastery is most often a place of deep quiet and relaxation, complete silence is usually observed only during the nightly Greater Silence from 8:30 pm until 8:30 am. The following dates are times when the Guesthouse remains in full silence around the clock. Specifically, the full and continuous silence …
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Brush with God: Icon Retreat Tuesday, November 12 – Friday, November 15 Led by Peter Pearson, osb For over twenty five years, Peter Pearson has been teaching others to paint icons using the classic techniques of Byzantine iconography. In each workshop there is a focus on the four fold way of iconographers: technique, history, theology, and prayer. …
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Quest by Question Tuesday, November 12 – Friday, November 15 Led by Sr. Elizabeth Broyles Throughout time philosophers and theologians have grappled with the great questions that arise in being alive. The scriptures grapple, too: What is my relationship with God, my human family and creation? There are some very provocative ones: “Am I my …
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COME AND SEE – Monastic Living as a Vocation Tuesday, October 22 – Friday, October 25 Led by the Monastic Community A program for single men, aged 20 to 48, interested in exploring Benedictine monastic life as a possible vocation. Discover what this ancient yet modern way of life can offer you today. Cost: …
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Contemplative Days Tuesday, October 22 – Friday, October 25 Praying along-side the monastic community 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). …
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Seeking Christ Sophia Tuesday – Friday, October 8-11 Led by Led by Sr. Elizabeth Broyles and Sr. Shane Phelan Tell me about God. I’ve almost forgotten. Recent years have brought a recovery of feminine images of God, yet many people still struggle to overcome lifetimes of exposure to exclusively masculine imagery. Join the Companions …
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Alexander Technique Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6 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 is used. A few of …
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Associates Retreat Friday, August 30 – Sunday, September 1 Labor Day Weekend Led by Father Bob Pierson, OSB Nothing Harsh, Nothing Burdensome: Balance and Moderation in Benedictine Life Fr. Bob Pierson, OSB, a monk from St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, MN, will reflect on the Benedictine value of balance and moderation, showing …
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2013 Societas Liturgica Congress Würzburg, Germany Theme: ‘Liturgical Reforms in the Churches’ August 5 – 10, 2013 For more information please visit the website.