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Each
Day of Prayer is an opportunity to receive a little input, share
with and listen to God, relax and be renewed. The atmosphere is
one of reverent silence, including during lunch when soft background
music will be played.
9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Arrival, light refreshments
9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Presentation on the topic, reflection time,
lunch, afternoon session, time for prayer, exercising and relaxing
in a silent, gorgeous setting.
Wherever it is indicated with an asterisk *, the day will
extend to approximately 4:30 P.M. and conclude with a Roman Catholic
Liturgy.
Cost:
$45 unless otherwise indicated
When
rooms are available at the Retreat Center, you are welcome to stay
overnight on the eve of your program for an extra $50/night (7:00
P.M. after dinner - approximately 9:30 A.M.). Call the Retreat Center
for availability.
September
8, 2008
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION AND PRAYER
Joan M. McCarthy, CSJ
This
will be a reflective day on the meaning and practice of spiritual
direction as well as various forms of prayer. If you have wondered
about spiritual direction or want more information before engaging
in it, this would be a wonderful day for you. It would also
be helpful if you are already engaged in spiritual direction
and want some more clarity as to how to best utilize the opportunity.
October
4, 2008*
ETHICAL GUIDELINES AND BOUNDARIES IN MINISTRY
Maureen Casey, SND and Joan
M. McCarthy, CSJ
This
is an excellent opportunity to deepen one's awareness of essential
attitudes and behaviors pertaining to healthy ministerial relationships.
October
8, 2008
PERCEPTIONS AND EMOTIONS IN PRAYER: RESISTANCE AND SURRENDER
Maureen Casey, SND and Joan
M. McCarthy, CSJ
This
day will include reflective input, ample time for personal prayer,
a real, abbreviated session of spiritual direction to accentuate
the importance of attentiveness to interior spiritual movements
and experiences of God.
October
22, 2008
AGING GRACEFULLY: THE CHALLENGES AND JOYS OF DEEPENING DISCIPLESHIP
IN THE LATER YEARS OF LIFE
Mary O'Rourke, CSJ
A
time for prayer, exploration and reflection on the aging process
providing an opportunity to embrace the challenges and joys of aging
as grace-filled moments of spiritual growth.
November
2*
John Phalen, CSC
Diá de oración: recordando los seres difuntos en la
oración
9:30 A.M. Comienzo, 4:00 P.M. Misa
4:50 P.M. Clausura; (English) 781-383-6024
(en Español) Sister Olga 617-323-3406 or Father John 508-238-4095;
Precio especial: $25
November
9, 2008*
HORIZONS OF HOPE IN THE MIDST OF LOSS
Nancy Fitzpatrick-Gallagher,
MA and Aedan McKeon, OP
Losing
someone significant causes great pain and is often accompanied by
feelings of hopelessness and uncertainty. Listening to the language
of the body helps foster seeds of healing. Come find ways to cope
with your grief and move toward healing in the Retreat Center's
soothing environment by the Atlantic Ocean. Opportunities for Spiritual
Direction may be available.
December
27, 2008
SEEING OUT OF THE LOVE THAT HOLDS YOU
Joanne Driscoll, CSJA
The
Incarnation comes. Jesus comes to teach us that we do not have to
live out of our hurts. We can choose to live out of our loves, out
of a willingness to love as we have first been loved. Through the
lens of Resurrection we will look at our stories as they are being
held lovingly in the hands of God, a God that first loved us, a
God who is more merciful than we could ever imagine.
December
28, 2008
CHAOS TO GRACE: FOR WOMEN WHO CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Kathleen Short, CSJ
January
17, 2009
FROM POETRY TO PRAYER
Tom Pearson, CFX
Early
in the new year give yourself a reflective and prayerful day invited
to awe, wonder, praise, and silence by poetry selected from the
works of contemporary American poets, A.R. Ammons, Jorie Graham,
Mary Oliver, Charles Wright, and others.
January
18, 2009
THE GIFT OF PARENTING AND GRANDPARENTING
Bonnie and Lucien Miller
Presenters
Bonnie and Lucien Miller use storytelling and prayerful psychological
perspectives to celebrate the parent/child and grandparent/child
relationship and the beauty of holding your children and grandchildren
in prayer.
January
25, 2009
EVERY DAY RITUAL: LIVING EACH DAY WITH INTENTION FROM SUNRISE TO
SUNSET
Pat Hillenbach and Eileen Moran
Come
and reflect on how our natural everyday rituals can be a means for
connecting with the divine. Learn how to create rituals that offer
meaning, comfort, and celebration.
February
25, 2009 Ash Wednesday
RETURN TO ME WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART
Anne D'Arcy, CSJ
This
celebration of Ash Wednesday will include a ritual with ashes. The
presentation will include a Guided Meditation and there will be
ample time for your personal prayer.
March
15, 2009
"I WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS": A DAY OF PRAYER FOR THOSE
EXPERIENCING SEPARATION AND DIVORCE
Joanne Driscoll, CSJA and Eileen
Moran
We
who are in the midst of this life transition can feel lonely and
isolated. The reality is, Jesus comes, the Incarnation comes, into
its midst. We are not alone; the long desired friend is here.
March
21, 2009*
12 STEP SPIRITUALITY: A DAY OF PRAYER FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Brendan Buckley, OFM Cap
Excerpts
from the life and Confessions of St. Augustine will enhance and
be woven through this day.
March
22, 2009
"AND GOD WILL WIPE AWAY EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES": A
DAY OF HEALING FOR
VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
Jane Korins and Peg
Tiberio
Come
to experience the comfort and loving presence of God through a day
of prayer, silence, and reflection.
April
29, 2009
PERCEPTIONS AND EMOTIONS IN PRAYER: FEAR AND COURAGE
Maureen Casey, SND and Joan
M. McCarthy, CSJ
This
day will include reflective input, ample time for personal prayer,
a real, abbreviated session of spiritual direction to accentuate
the importance of attentiveness to interior spiritual movements
and experiences of God.
May
9, 2009
CELEBRATING MOTHER'S DAY WITH MARY, OUR MOTHER
Eileen Moran and Joan
Murray
May
21, 2009*
LIVING IN EASTER HOPE
Betsy Conway, CSJ and Dorothea
Masuret, CSJ
In
this season of new life, we reflect on the wonder and power of resurrection
in all its forms. This Day of Prayer will include a Communion Service.
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