Thresholds of Our Lenten Journey
Throughout the Gospel narratives, Jesus encounters significant thresholds that he must cross as he journeys to Jerusalem, and he invites his followers, who are sometimes reluctant, to accompany him. We also encounter important thresholds in our own lives. Through presentations, guided meditation, journaling, private time, and group sharing, we will reflect on how together with Jesus we can recognize and cross the thresholds of our Lenten journey.
All are welcome to attend the Friends Day of Prayer retreats, held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is not required to attend every month, so register for one or more sessions as your schedule allows. While the presenters and topics vary, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and informal conversation at 9:30am, a morning presentation at 10am, an optional Mass, a delicious lunch, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore, and an afternoon presentation. Guided by Sr. Jo-Ann Flora.
Sr. Jo-Ann Flora, a native Philadelphian, is a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and resides in the Washington, DC area. She serves as a spiritual director, meeting individuals in person and virtually, and as a retreat director. Originally trained by the Jesuits as a director of the Spiritual Exercises, she has engaged in retreat ministry since 1980 in many spirituality centers, parishes, and schools. She is also a certified Music Imagery (MI) facilitator and Focusing facilitator. She served as Coordinator of Notre Dame de Namur Associates in the mid-Atlantic region for fifteen years. She holds a master’s degree from Georgetown University and a doctoral degree from the University of California.