September 2016
The Call to Love & Mercy: A Retreat for Those in Ordained & Non-Ordained Ministries
With Lisa Irish, cheap MEd, case MA, BC Friday, September 16, 2016 - Saturday, September 17, 2016 This overnight program offers rest and guided renewal for all those in ministry: chaplains, spiritual directors, ordained and non-ordained. Come together in the refuge of community and prayer to consider past and current ministries as sources of growth. How is the Divine calling you to serve others, while inviting you into a deeper understanding of who you are? “Come to the water” and renew your call to Love and Mercy. Open to those of all faith traditions. The program, which runs from Friday 5:30 pm to Saturday 4:00 pm, will include input from Lisa, group conversation and time for individual reflection and quiet. Fees, which include program and meals, are $225 for single occupancy, $125 for double occupancy and $95 for the commuter rate which includes the program, Friday dinner and Saturday lunch. Event page at mercybythesea.org
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Hope in the Land of Loss
Our losses are our own, prostate tender and tragic. Our grief, especially when shared, leads us a step closer to healing our brokenness. Grief allows our hearts to stay open to love. Join with other travelers in the Land of Loss for a day of stories, silence and ritual. Together, we will practice the sacred art of grieving as we honor our loved ones and gently care for ourselves. The $50 fee includes both the program and lunch at Mercy-by-the-Sea in Madison, CT
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Inner Peace in Divine Love
The season of Lent invites us to deepen our prayer, to prepare our hearts for the paschal mystery. This five week series is designed to enliven our relationship with God through scripture, creative prayer and faith-sharing. Participants will receive suggestions for daily meditation, developed by Michael Hansen, SJ in his book “The First Spiritual Exercises,” and commit to a regular time of private prayer. Then, once a week, the group will come together to process and listen to the stirrings of the Spirit. This will become an extended retreat that co-exists with daily life, while grounding our awareness of God in our midst. The sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 9:30-11am: February 20, 27, March 6, 13 and 20. The fee for the 5 week series is $75.00.
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The Sacred Art of Grieving
Losses weave their way throughout our lives, influencing the next path we take. Grief is our built-in response to loss, our ally in traveling the confusing, painful and transformative Land of Loss. This program gently supports those with recent loss and provides us all with a template for the losses yet to be. Tangible ideas will be offered to help navigate the Land of Loss, with key reminders about our path toward healing. Current bereavement teaching and spiritual wisdom are shared, affirming that grief is, indeed, a sacred journey.
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