These prayer experiences begin with arrival and light refreshments from 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. There will be a reflective presentation at 9:30 A.M. with some suggestions for your personal prayer. We will gather again at 11:00 A.M. for a communal prayer to conclude the experience. Departure will be approximately 11:40 A.M.

The suggested donation is $25 and can be paid by check (made payable to St. Joseph Retreat Center) or by cash. To register please scroll to the bottom of this page, click on Application Form, fill it out, and click on Submit Application button.

October 7, 2008
PRAYING WITH OUR ORDINARY LIVES
Mary Gallagher

Does God care about the ordinary moments of our lives? Do we feel invited to share them with our Creator? This morning will make space for us to prayerfully consider the possibility and desirability of bringing our everyday experiences to conversation with God.

November 24, 2008
PRAYING PSALM 23: PRAYING ON OUR LIFE EXPERIENCES WITH THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Kathleen Short, CSJ

December 18, 2008
GOD'S WORD WAITING TO BE BORN IN US
Patricia Boyle, CSJ

Through the practice of Lectio Divina we will savor God's presence in the Advent Scriptures.

January 26, 2009
PREPARING FOR LENT
Jane Tyler-Guild

What do you need for a journey into your wilderness? Are you willing to go?

March 16, 2009
PRAYING IN THE CELTIC WAY
Judy LoGerfo

Pause during Lent to explore being with God in the tradition of our Celtic sisters and brothers where nature, music and reflection form a trinity of repose in our busy lives.

April 28, 2009
CONTEMPLATION: DISCOVERING THE HOLY ONE BY PRAYING THE HOURS
Joan Duffy, CSJ

From the Rising of the Sun to Its Setting, God Is to Be Praised!

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