September

 

10      PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

          Wednesday, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

         

Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a while in the Lord. The day includes silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. We begin and end with a brief prayer together.  Donation: $10 or $40 with spiritual direction.

Please bring a bag lunch.

 

10      MONTHLY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES

          9 Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:45 PM OR 7:00 – 8:15 PM

          Beginning of the Series.

 

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. 

Love Offering

 

11      STUDY OF ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS

           9 Thursdays, 1:00 -2:15 PM

          Beginning of the Series.

 

We continue our study of St. John of the Cross this year using a combination of his maxims and the Ascent of Mt. Carmel, along with Ascent to Love by Ruth Burrows, OCD. We will follow with Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer 2:30 – 3:30 for those who can stay. Donation: $150

 

12      THE GRACE OF HAVING CANCER

          Friday,   9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 

 “All things work together for good for those who love God”, Paul says. (Rms. 8:28)  We will tell our stories, praise and thank God for graces given and share needs and desires as we accompany each other on this journey. Love Offering. Lunch included.

 

14-21    7-DAY DIRECTED RETREAT

              Begins  Sunday 7:00 PM         Ends  Sunday 10:00 AM

 

Receive the healing and transforming grace of seven days with God, savoring the silence that opens your whole being to God’s Word and Presence.  Daily Liturgy and spiritual direction included. Donation: $350/$50 non-refundable deposit.

 

23      ENTERING CHRIST’S PRAYER

          9 Tuesdays, from Sept. 23 to Nov. 18

          1:00 – 2:15 PM   OR   7:00 – 8:15 PM

 

I am really excited about this because we will be entering right into the heart of Christ’s prayer and His relationship with God. You will come to know Jesus more deeply and personally by accompanying him from birth to death and resurrection during these weeks of prayer. We can never go wrong contemplating Jesus! Requirements: an hour for prayer daily and attendance at every Tuesday session.   Donation $120 (includes book).

 

23      CLASSICS ON CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER                                                 

           9 Tuesdays,    6:30 – 8:30 PM

           Beginning of the Series.

 

We will be instructed in contemplative prayer by the best teachers.  Father Thomas Keating’s Invitation to Love is a contemporary classic on contemplative prayer as is Cynthia Bourgeault’s Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening. This session is followed by Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer 7:30 – 8:30. Donation: $150 (includes both books

 

23      CENTERING  PRAYER  EVENING

          Tuesday, 7:30 – 8:30 PM

 

We meet one Tuesday a month for 20 minutes of Lectio Divina and 40 minutes of Centering Prayer.  These evenings really help to keep your centering prayer practice alive.  There is power in the group. This is preceded by a study of the classics (see page 1).   Love Offering.

 

26      LIVING FOR GOD

          9 Fridays,   9:30 AM – Noon

          Beginning of the Series.

 

 Can you reserve one Friday morning a month for retreat?  This year we will be under the instruction of St. Francis de Sales as we allow his love for God and gentle boldness to fill our souls with joy, peace and freedom. Donation: $200 (includes books)

 

26      SPIRITUAL READING SERIES 

          9 Fridays,   6:30 – 8:30 PM

          Beginning of the Series. See Series page.

 

Good spiritual reading is a must for spiritual growth.  Companions on the journey help with the practice of this spiritual exercise.  This will be fun as well as fruitful.  Can you devote one Friday night a month to this pursuit?  We will read 4 books throughout the year.

 

 

27      LIVING CONTEMPLATIVELY

           9 Saturdays ,   9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

           Beginning of the Series.

 

This program calls out to those who desire to live more contemplatively in the world, to grow in union with God and others, and to become more aware, intentional and free.  God liberates us and heals us through the practice of contemplative prayer.  It’s worth a day a month and an hour a day.  The Living Contemplatively Program will help to structure your spiritual life around 6 practices: Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Contemplative Service, the Practice of Letting Go, Attention/Intention and Active Prayer.  Bring a bag lunch.    

 Tuition: $325

 

28      CENTERING  PRAYER  INTRODUCTORY  WORKSHOP

          Sunday,   9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

 

What is Centering Prayer?  Is God calling me to this form of prayer?  Do I have the desire for union with God that seems unfulfilled by other types of prayer?  How do I “do” Centering Prayer?  Will Centering Prayer really change me?  Is the fact that I can’t quiet my mind a problem?  Come and see.  It is well worth the day. 

Donation:  $25.  Please bring a bag lunch.

 

30      EXAMEN: THE HEART OF  IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY

          Tuesday,   7:00 – 8:30 PM

 

The purpose of examen, as taught by St. Ignatius, is to recognize God’s presence and activity in our lives.  Because of this daily spiritual exercise in discernment, we become more acutely aware of God’s Spirit inspiring us.  We grow in our ability to listen and respond.  Donation:  $10.  Materials included.

 

 

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