Everything Is Holy Now
Step into a sacred space where music, imagery, and contemplation converge. Inspired by Peter Mayer’s song Holy Now, this retreat invites you to explore the profound truth that holiness permeates every corner of life.
Through the intuitive process of SoulCollage®, we’ll listen deeply to the song’s themes — wonder, gratitude, presence, and interconnectedness — and allow them to awaken images within us. Using music divina (a contemplative listening practice), we’ll reflect on the lyrics and discover the cards that emerge from our own inner landscapes. These cards become mirrors of the soul, revealing insights about where we encounter the sacred in the ordinary.
What You’ll Experience
- Guided listening to Holy Now as a spiritual practice.
- SoulCollage® card-making sessions, inspired by themes of awe, reverence, and transformation.
- Group reflection and journaling to integrate insights.
Who Should Attend
Anyone seeking a creative, contemplative way to deepen their spiritual journey — no art experience required. Just bring openness, curiosity, and a willingness to see the world as “holy now.”
Check-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes before lunch on Sunday. Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel on Sunday morning for those who would like to attend. Guided by Mickey Reed.
Mickey Reed, OT is an Associate with the Sisters of Bon Secours. She is enjoying her retirement from a 20-year career as a professor of Occupational Therapy with the CT State College and University System. Mickey combines her background in counseling and spiritual direction with her love for the arts and her commitment to be “Bon Secours — Good Help to Those in Need” within a variety of settings. In any given week you may find her visiting children with special needs with her therapy dogs, listening to families of children in critical care while sharing a craft project at the Ronald McDonald House, or providing musical comfort for hospital and hospice patients. Mickey is a Certified SoulCollage® Facilitator and was trained as a Boundless Compassion Facilitator by Sr. Joyce Rupp.