Diakonia: Epiphany Images of Christian Ministry Guided Retreat: February 13-15, 2014 Following on last year’s Lenten retreat, this 48-hour experience will explore diakonia through contemplative pondering on the images of Epiphany, paying particular attention to the place of baptism, revelation, and mission as dimensions of our ministry. There will be time for theological and …
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Drawing Spirituality with Celtic Knots Workshops: January 25 and/or January 26, 2014 – a return engagement Can you draw a dot, a line and a square? Of course you can! Surprisingly, they are the 3 key steps to learning a simple, accessible, authentic way of drawing Celtic knots—no art training required. The method will …
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Walking the Rock of Faith January 18, 2014 Simon Peter was the Rock of Faith on which Jesus chose to build his Church; according to all the Gospels, he was also an imperfect human being who could exasperate and, in the end, deny his Lord. Join Sr. Sue Elwyn, SSJD, as we look at …
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Creating the New Year December 31, 2013 – January 1, 2014 Consider spending 28 hours (or more if you wish) at the Convent, celebrating the New Year in an environment of peace and quiet fellowship. Enjoy a candlelight labyrinth walk (weather permitting), festive food, and a new creative way of beginning your year. Sr. …
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Advent Quiet Day for Associates, Oblates and Friends: In Advent We Watch, We Wait, We Wonder Quiet Saturday, November 30, 2013 The Holy Season of Advent is a time when the world around us is filled with people who are shopping and baking and attempting to meet all manner of expectations – their own …
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The Task of Making Peace: Transforming the World from Within Guided Retreat, November 15-17, 2013 Despite evidence to the contrary, transforming the world is not an impossible task! Fundamental to our lives as Christians living in an often troubled world is the understanding that hope is a choice. God calls us to the task …
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Connecting More Deeply with Jesus Quiet Saturday, October 26, 2013 Jesus said, “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you” (Revelation 3:20). This transformative Quiet Day will help you to dissolve inner barriers that may be preventing you from …
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Workshop: October 12, 2013 A Mosaic of Colours Workshop: October 12, 2013 [please note change of date] A return engagement by popular demand! Discover your creativity and enjoy the challenge, fun and fellowship of making colour-dyed silk scarves as Christmas gifts for yourself or others. Led by Sr. Jessica Kennedy, SSJD, our Sister in …
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Doing Worship Differently – Special Opportunity: Return of John Bell Guided Retreat, October 1-3, 2013 The liturgies of the Church have traditionally shown variety of both style and content, according to denomination, season of the year, reason for gathering, potential of the local space and people. But a common presumption has been that the …
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Pray as You Can, Not as you Can’t Guided Retreat, September 20-22, 2013 Jean Gill wrote, “Prayer is like a window. It is our way of opening our Self to God. It is the response to our deep desire to allow the Spirit of God to blow through our souls, to feel the movement …
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