All it takes is a simple, sacred pause to get us in touch with the One who keeps vigil with us — the holy presence of so many names. Only you can name that which waits for you.
~Macrina Wiederkehr, Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day
No matter what spiritual path we follow, we are all pilgrims together on each day’s journey. The details of our daily pilgrimage differ one from another, but we all hope for a good day as we awake and move through the day with whatever joys and challenges await us. In her classic book, Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day, Macrina Wiederkehr invites us to embrace the rich tradition of consciously pausing at seven sacred moments of each day so that our daily passage through time is more of a sacred pilgrimage than one long to-do list. Prior reading of Seven Sacred Pauses is not necessary, but may prove beneficial.
During this day retreat, we will explore simple ways to practice sacred pausing that recognize the clutter, noise, and chaos that are rampant in our culture, while gently encouraging us to be creators of our own present moment. Our time together will include contemplative spiritual practices, personal reflection, periods of silence, and sacred space for dialogue and sharing. Lunch is included. Guided by Lorie Conway.
Lorie Conway, MA has a passion for deep listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journeys through spiritual companionship, contemplative small groups, and spiritual retreats. Lorie received her certificate in spiritual direction from the Kairos School of Spiritual Formation and holds a master’s degree in Religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary and a master’s degree in Behavioral Management & Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University. Lorie is on the programming staff at Well for the Journey and is the director of the Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats program at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Lorie’s spirituality is rooted in the Christ tradition and is welcoming of the many paths and unique journeys enfolded within Divine Mystery.