MONTHLY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES

9 Wednesdays    3:30 – 4:45 PM

If you need or desire a retreat but simply cannot get away, please give yourself the gift of this retreat that invites you to pray with Scripture each day using the format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We will meet monthly for sharing and input on the next month’s prayer.  This is a wonderful way to experience the Spiritual Exercises.    Love Offering

STUDY OF ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS

9  Thursdays    1:00 – 2:15 PM

We continue our study of St. John of the Cross this year using The Science of the Cross by Edith Stein, OCD.  St. Edith Stein is remarkable in her treatment of the works of St. John of the Cross.  We will follow with Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer from 2:30 – 3:30 for those who can stay. Donation: $150.

ABANDONMENT TO DIVINE PROVIDENCE

4  Thursdays    4:00 – 5:00 PM

Spend the next few months being saturated with the words of Fr. Jean Pierre de Caussade, S.J. who insists, in his classic, Abandonment to Divine Providence, that abandoning ourselves to God and God’s will for us changes anxiety into peace and fear into confidence. He teaches us how to give ourselves over to God and actually live in consolation and trust. Donation $50 (includes book)

TRANSFORMATION IN CHRIST
A THOMAS KEATING SERIES

9 Fridays    1:00 – 2:15 PM

This series condenses the accumulated wisdom of Father Thomas Keating’s many years of teaching and practice into nine essential topics. Each of our nine sessions will include 20 minutes of Contemplative Prayer and viewing and discussing one of the nine 20-minute DVD’s of Thomas Keating. This program invites all who feel called to a deeper, quieter prayer, to more centeredness, joy and interior peace. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $100 for the series or $15 each session.

HEALING THROUGH
THE ACT OF CREATION

Saturday, October 9

1:00  – 3:30 PM

Being creative is not just for a special few. Rather, it is the nature of God which is embedded in the DNA of the universe. Through various materials of visual art, the participants will express and enrich themselves, while participating in the creativity of God and in the creative processes of the cosmos. Healing comes as we allow our God-given nature to be and live and grow! Donation: $15. Presenter: Sister Mary Anne Zakreski, SSJ.