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Awareness of God’s Presence Through Mindfulness and Centering Prayer

May 17 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

$65

EVENT DETAILS

Date: May 17

Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost: $65

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $55 through 4/17/2024.

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Presenter: Dr. Heather Alexander

Sale: Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $55 through 4/17/2024.

Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, nonjudgmentally, and with compassion. The present moment is where we meet God. Paying attention to our experiences gives us valuable information we can use to live better. Living mindfully allows us to live more connected with God and to more effectively do what God is calling each of us to do.

Centering prayer is resting in God’s presence in silence, consenting to God’s presence and action within. We experience the fruits of regular practice in our daily lives.

Come learn about and experience practices you can use to become more awareness of God’s presence.

Wear comfortable clothing. You may want to bring a blanket or shawl. If you have one, please bring a yoga mat or something soft to lay on, a cushion or pillow to sit on, and a journal or paper. Please note, however, that it is not necessary to lay down or sit on the floor to participate. Lunch is included with this retreat. Guided by Heather Alexander, MD, FAAP.

Heather Alexander, M.D., FAAP, has a passion for encouraging people to live well through being more present to the moments of their lives and living with more compassion. She sees this as her way of offering peace to our world that is so in need of healing. Dr. Alexander received her undergraduate degree from Haverford College. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She currently practices in Columbia, MD. She has trained with the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine Center for Mindfulness, founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., who developed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a Qualified MBSR Instructor. Dr. Alexander has also trained with the Mindful Schools program to teach mindfulness to children.

Take advantage of our Earlybird special rate of $55 through 4/17/2024.

You will be entering your information for registration and payment next. If you would rather call us, please contact our Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 and they can accept credit card information over the phone. You can also contact them with your information and mail a check to: 1525 Marriottsville Rd., Marriottsville, MD 21104. Please note that your registration is not complete until payment has been made.

If you would like to register a group to attend this retreat, please call our Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 or email Doris Gallagher, Manager of Marketing & Events, at Doris.Gallagher@BonSecoursRCC.org.

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