MORNING OF PRAYER

Wednesday, September 8

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The first program of the year is a morning of simple silence with periods of Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer throughout. It’s the best way to start a new year at Francis House and to celebrate the birthday of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Love offering. Lunch included.

LECTIO DIVINA RETREAT

Tuesday, September 14

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Lectio Divina is a form of prayer that saturates us in Scripture. It allows the Word of God to penetrate into our entire being and take root in our everyday life. It teaches us to pray with Scripture by reading, reflecting, responding and resting in God’s Word for 20 minutes. Would you like to practice this? Love offering. Lunch included.

PERSONAL RETREAT DAYS

Wednesdays    9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Not a series. Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest awhile 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.

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

MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER
8-WEEK EXPERIENCE OF THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES

8 Wednesdays  7:00 – 8:30 PM

September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3

This is another wonderful way to experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. You will be invited to pray about 30 minutes each day. If your relationship with God is pleading for attention and if you feel called by God to be more attentive and prayerful, please treat yourself to this 8-week retreat.

You will:

• Learn to pray more deeply
• Grow in friendship with God
• Come to know Jesus more intimately
• Savor the Word of God as a primary means of recognizing the presence and action of God

Love offering.

DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKENDS

7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

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. Donation: $125/$40 non-refundable deposit with registration.

CENTERING PRAYER WEEKENDS

7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

A Centering Prayer Weekend provides the time, space and discipline needed to experience the inner stillness which occurs when given the opportunity for frequent Centering Prayer periods. We will review the method of Centering Prayer on Friday night and follow with a moderate amount of Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer in common on Saturday and Sunday. Donation:  $125/ $40 non-refundable deposit with registration.

PREPARING SPIRITUALLY FOR CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, December 21

9:30 AM – 1 PM

Give a morning to preparing your heart and soul to celebrate the Mystery of God’s coming into our world at Christmas and into your life every day. Donation: $20. Lunch included.

END OF THE YEAR RETREAT

Friday, December 31

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Since God gives us life and time and is Lord over all, it seems appropriate to end the year in prayer. Francis House offers time, space and quiet for naming the graces of 2010 and expressing gratitude to God. The afternoon will focus on our goals, hopes and desires for 2011. Please bring a bag lunch. Love offering.