June 2018
Author Event – Guilford Free Library
Opportunity to discuss grief as our "ally" when we find ourselves in the Land of Loss. Lisa will share from her years of experience as a bereavement chaplain, answer questions, and introduce her new book, "Grieving -the Sacred Art: Hope in the Land of Loss." Copies will be available for purchase and signing.
Find out more »Join the Audience of Open to Hope TV
Lisa will be one of three guests interviewed on Open to Hope TV on Saturday, June 16. https://www.opentohope.com/tv/ Dr Gloria Horsley and her daughter, Dr Heidi Horsley created Open to Hope, an online grief support resources that includes blogs, radio and TV programming to offer hope after loss. The June 16 event will be a "taping" with the two hosts learning more about Lisa as an author and as a woman who faced several losses. Guests are included in the audience, the location is West 59th St in Manhattan. Contact Lisa for moe details.
Find out more »August 2018
Staff Retreat for St Mary – St Thomas Aquinas and the UConn Catholic Community
"The mystery of ministry is that we have been chosen to make our own limited and very conditional love the gateway for the unlimited and unconditional love of God. Therefore, true ministry must be mutual." Henri Nouwen You are invited to a day of prayer and reflection. We will look at "ministry" as a loving exchange between all involved – minister, recipient and God. Together, we will explore and share the mystery of ministry...as individuals and as a team.
Find out more »September 2018
Mercy Associate Day of Prayer
“The mystery of ministry is that we have been chosen to make our own limited and very conditional love the gateway for the unlimited and unconditional love of God. Therefore, true ministry must be mutual." Henri Nouwen Sisters, associates and companions of the Mercy Community are invited to a day of prayer and reflection. The theme will be focused on "Ministry" as a loving exchange between all involved - minister, recipient and God.
Find out more »The Sacred Art of Grieving – St George Church in Guilford
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.
Find out more »Trust Your Grieving Heart – St Patrick-St Anthony Church
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.
Find out more »The Sacred Art of Grieving – Residents of The McAuley
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.
Find out more »The Sacred Art of Grieving – Middlesex Hospital Bereavement Program
"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it." Brene Brown 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.
Find out more »October 2018
Sisters of Mercy Guided Retreat at Warde Health Center
Mercy Ministry of Prayer and Presence "We should be as the compass that goes round its circle without stirring from it's center. Our center is God, from whom all our actions should spring, as from the source." Catherine McAuley This five day directed retreat for the Sisters of Mercy in residence at the Warde Health Center will create a space of prayer and opening to the Spirit. Scripture, music, imagery and more will be incorporated to nurture the sisters' personal prayer, as well as their dedicated life of prayer that is offered for so many.
Find out more »Grief and Hope – Companions on our Journey through Loss
How do grief and hope co-exist in our hearts? How is that possible? Some of us deny the seeds of hope in our grieving hearts, thinking we must remain faithful to our loved one’s memory. Hope is as alive as our grief. It does not take away the pain, but lives alongside it. Hope sustains our wounded heart as as we find our way though the land of Loss. This day of reflection will include the support of community, prayer, ritual and quiet - each valuable resources for healing a grieving heart.
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