LETTING GO:
THE SPIRITUALITY OF LIFE’S SECOND HALF

Join with other 50+ year-olds to see how we can live life’s second half even better than the first half; that is, with more joy, integrity and gratitude. What’s the clue? We will let Ronald Rolheiser’s video on the topic meet our shared wisdom and have a wonderful day celebrating the value of life’s second half. Donation: $25 includes lunch

THE MONASTERY OF THE HEART

S. Joan Chittister, O.S.B. provides a powerful spiritual guide in The Monastery of the Heart. She addresses all who are looking for true meaning while facing the countless choices of everyday life. She shows us new ways of living in the very center of our own world – without ever withdrawing from it. Donation: $25, includes book

A MORNING WITH MOTHER TERESA:
TEACHER, MYSTIC AND MOTHER

Mother Teresa gets to the heart of our life with God; love for the poor. Spend this morning retreat witnessing her love for God and receiving her challenging and inspiring message that God is present in every human being. Donation:  Love Offering, 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

7-DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS

Receive the healing and transforming grace of seven days with God, savoring the silence and prayer that opens your whole being to God’s Word and Presence. Daily Liturgy and Spiritual Direction and optional Contemplative Prayer periods are included. Donation $420; $60 non-refundable deposit with registration

BE NOT AFRAID – PRAYING THROUGH FEAR

Anxiety and fear accompany us throughout life. How can they lead me toward God, bring me closer to God somehow and be an opportunity to grow in faith? Why does Jesus say, “Be not afraid” more often than anything else? Donation: $20, includes 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.

REMBRANDT’S “FACES OF JESUS”

You will receive a print of one of Rembrandt’s Faces of Jesus to pray with and keep. Just a quiet night of prayer on a Spring night, enjoying peace and the Presence of God. Donation: $10