THE SPIRITUALITY OF STRUGGLE

S. Joan Chittister, O.S.B., has a wonderful way with words and expresses clearly our need for hope in the midst of struggle. During this retreat we will view three 30-minute DVDs by Sister Joan and discuss her message of hope. Bring your struggles with you! Donation: $25, includes lunch

SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKEND

Due to the frantic pace of contemporary life, it is essential for our spiritual and physical health to take time to pray. The Weekend Directed Retreat offers you the opportunity to experience the graced rhythm of life in which rest restores your body and God revives your soul. Liturgy, Spiritual Direction and optional Contemplative Prayer periods are included. Please register early. These fill quickly.      Donation: $125/$40 non-refundable deposit with registration

DISCERNMENT OF SPIRITS
AWARENESS – AWARENESS – AWARENESS

The speed of life often keeps us from being aware of God’s presence and grace. Often we wonder, “Where are you, God, and what are you doing?” This retreat day will give us practice in noticing God’s action, called consolation, and the pull away from God, called desolation, so that we can follow the ways of God and notice more quickly the movements of grace as God gives it. Awareness is everything! Donation: $25, includes booklet and lunch

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a while in the Lord and experience God’s presence. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction. Please bring a bag lunch.

FALLING UPWARD

Our retreat night will prepare us to read Richard Rohr’s, Falling Upward. He offers us a new paradigm for understanding one of life’s most profound mysteries: how our failings can be the foundation for our spiritual growth. Rohr insists that those who have fallen, failed or “gone down” are the only ones who understand “up”. Donation: $25, includes book

PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE

What a delightful way to spend a Friday morning – in silence, focusing on God, praying with Scripture, having TIME, precious TIME, with God. Donation: $25, includes booklet and lunch