Spiritual Retreat Programmes

Ecology Retreat: A New Story and the Great Work

July 22-27, 2012: This retreat is an invitation to deepen our understanding of the new universe story and its power to transform our spiritual journey. What are the real implications of The New Story for our daily lives, for our spiritual practice and our engagement in ministry? How can we bring the illumination of The New Story to enlighten our way of being on this precious and burdened earth? With the spiritual masters of the Christian Creation Tradition as our guides, we will contemplatively explore the mission and mandate to which The New Story summons us. The retreat speakers are : Sr. Kathleen P. Deignan, CND PhD and Brother Kevin Cawley, CFC PhD.

The retreat will take place July 22-27, 2012 at Jericho House in Wainfleet, Ontario. For further information and registration form, open this PDF document: Ecology Retreat. To find out more about Jericho House, open this PDF document: Jericho House

A Five-Day Preached Retreat for Sisters

This five-day preached retreat for Sisters will be offered at QUEEN’S HOUSE OF RETREATS, 601 Taylor Street West,  in Saskatoon, SK from Sunday, August 19th, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. until Friday, August 24th, ending after supper. Retreat Speaker:  +James Weisgerber, Archbishop of Winnipeg, speaking on the theme: “Christ the Healer”. The retreat is sponsored by the Saskatoon Diocesan Sisters Association.

There will be two conferences per day in Conference Room C which is located on the main floor. There will be daily celebration of the Eucharist in the chapel. Opportunities will be provided for shared prayer and discussion groups. The number of retreatants (Sisters only) will be limited to between 30-35;

Costs: Live-In – $507.60; Commuter – $427.50. Live-In cost includes use of a room, whether or not one uses it at night. Commuter cost does not include use of a room during the day.

Please apply to Sister Mary Zerr at maryz@sasktel.net or contact her at (306) 931-1770 or 1212 College Drive, Saskatoon, SK  S7N 0W4 by April 1st, 2012.  Kindly give your name, phone number, and email address and indicate whether you will live-in or be a commuter.

Thresholds Leadership Transition Programme

The Thresholds Leaderhip Transition Programme is for outgoing congregational leaders and outgoing members of leaderhip teams who are seeking a supportive, pressure free environment to replenish and nurture their spirits. It offers the opportunity to reflect on thier time of leadership, discern the next stage of their journey as they prepare to cross thresholds into new beginnings. Thresholds is a five week residential programme facilitated by Monica Brown and Hilary Musgrave. It will be held November 11 - December 13, 2012. It includes a seven day directed retreat. The main centre for Thresholds is Teach Bhride, a spirituality centre run by the Brigidine Sisters in Tullow, County Carlow, Ireland: www.teachbride.com For detailed information open this PDF document: Thresholds. For fees and registration please write to: emmausireland@emmausproductions.com. The programme is sponsored by Emmaus Productions & Celtic Spirit.

Celtic Pilgrimage - August 13-23, 2012

Monica Brown and Hilary Musgrave will facilitate a 10 day pilgrimage in the ancient Celtic Landscape of Ireland. The participants will be invited to sing, dance, pray and be silent, imagine and reflect in quiet places, ancient cities and sacred sites, that will give them space to know the longings of their own heart and time to search for meaning shape the way they live. For detailed information open this PDF document: Celtic Spirit or visit this website: www.celticspiritpilgrimage.com.

Guided Retreats on Spirituality of Aging and Mysticism

Retreat Facilitator Janet Malone, CND, is offering two guided retreats according to requests:
Spirituality of Aging: In the twentieth century, aging was considered a footnote in society.  In the twenty-first century, aging is the main theme: we are both aging and old, our numbers greater than live births. Most congregations, both monastic and apostolic, with an average age of about 75 years, are part of these demographics.   This guided retreat will focus aging and old years within a spirituality of aging, highlighting different themes, including fear, regret, letting go/letting be, adjustment, wisdom, freedom, transformation.  We will look at scripture models, including Zechariah, Elizabeth, Simeon and Anna.  We will also provide a sacred space where retreatants can explore their own spirituality of aging. Religious are called to accept both the gifts and challenges of aging.  For so long, we have shown the way.  Once again, we are called to show the way, this time, we are called to model what it truly means to age with grace. Those who are interested in this guided retreat may contact Janet Malone at: janetmalone@eastlink.ca

Retreat with the Mystics: Demystifying Mysticism and Prophecy: Do you know any mystics?  What mystics have influenced you?  Are you a mystic? These questions will be the backdrop for a guided retreat on mysticism (and prophecy), focusing both the kataphatic and apophatic types of prayer.  A number of the mystics from early times down to the present day will be explored as models. It seems mysticism and prophecy have become the “in” vocabulary since the UISG Conference in 2010.  The goal of this retreat is to demystify mysticism and prophecy as lived in our daily lives. Those who are interested in this guided retreat are invited to contact Janet Malone at: janetmalone@eastlink.ca
 

Marguerite Centre 2012 Silent Guided Retreat Programme

The Marguerite Centre in Pembroke, ON, is offering three silent guided retreats starting April 22, 2012. The themes are: Bringing Faith to Life and Life to Faith; Dance of the Celtic Spirit; Evolutionary Christianity: A New Moment of Grace. The Grey Sisters of Immaculate Conception's Marguerite Centre provides contemplative space for spiritual and personal growth through spiritual direction, retreats, community gatherings, educational programs and workshops to challenge and influence our culture and promote social change.  For detailed information and for registration, open this PDF document: Retreat Programme 2012.