Retreats

Co-led with Mary Blankenship A n interactive experience of reflection, prayer, awareness and response about the reality of war’s impact on the children of the world.  If we open ourselves to the horror of that reality ... acknowledge the helplessness that it can engender in us ... we can then focus on concrete steps we can take as individuals to nurture hope for the entire world.  “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me."

Seven books of the Old testament focus on the question: “How is life to be lived?” with answers ranging from the most practical to the most mystical and mysterious.  Collectively, these books take their name from the trait that infuses them all -- Wisdom -- in a form that the USCCB calls “the strongest personification of the Bible ... Woman Wisdom.”  Individually, each of the seven books -- Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom, Sirach, as well as the Psalms and the Song of Son

Many people know of Sts. Scholastica and Clare primarily because of their association with more prominent men: St. Benedict (Scholastica’s twin) and St. Francis of Assisi (Clare’s mentor).  Yet these women were powerful and charismatic spiritual leaders in their own right.  Both formed communities (still existing) of women religious organized around monastic guidelines: Scholastica in the early 6 th century according to the Rule of Benedict and Clare in the 13th century acco

This blog is on hiatus because I am on sabbatical for the next few months. In the meantime, please explore the previous posts and feel...

What treasure do we seek in our lives, and where can it be found? As people of faith, we seek God, the ultimate treasure.  And our faith...

Co-led with Sister DorothyJean Beyer A most beautiful season of the liturgical year, Advent can easily become lost in the hurly-burly of modern life, holiday observances and all the multiple demands we face.  We can miss the spiritual gift of quietly waiting — anticipating — with Mary the birth of Jesus, the Word made Flesh, coming to dwell among us. This retreat will help you prepare for a fruitful Advent and a holy Christmas.  You will learn how to incorporate two tradition

“The Lord opened a door of opportunity for me.” (2 Corinthians 2:12) “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and...

Lent is traditional, but any time of year is appropriate for experiencing the traditional practice of following the “Way (the “Stations”)...

Co-led with Nancy Hendricks. Mid-way through the penitential season of Lent comes a bright spot of hope and joy: the 4 th  Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday.  The liturgical color of the day — rose — shines like a beacon against the unrelenting purple of Lent, a visual sign to the faithful that Easter is within our sight. Named for the Latin word for “rejoice”, Laetare Sunday helps us remember God’s grace, mercy and unconditional love.  The day gives new energy to our traditiona

Whether or not you “like” surprises, have you ever stopped to consider their place in your spiritual life?  Since all things come from...

So many challenges exist in our individual and personal circumstances, and within our families, our communities, our state, our country,...