Please click on our events to find out more about these retreats, which are sponsored by the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center. If you would like information about scheduling a group conference to come to our Center, please call 410-442-3120. Conferences are distinguished from retreats because the group comes to our center for the facilities, lodging and/or meals, but they have their own presenter and attendees. Retreats are events that we plan here at the Center and that are open to the public to attend.
To maintain an atmosphere of quiet relaxation, we are an adult-only Retreat & Conference Center. Our retreat and event registrations are only open to those who are 18 and over. Please also note that only certified service animals are permitted during your stay. Thank you.
For more details, additional programs and registration information please call: 410.442.3120
Quiet Mornings sessions are currently being held virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, and the 4th Saturday, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. (Sessions will be held in-person on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:45am.) Please email Joanne at jmcahooneph3@gmail.com for the Zoom invitation for all virtual sessions. … Continue reading
Held VIRTUALLY on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 1-2pm. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, in which one abides in the Presence of God in interior silence. Centering Prayer emphasizes the indwelling Presence of the Holy Trinity within and among us, and our … Continue reading
Surprise Ahead! What if we knew each morning, each start of a day (or a year) to be full of promise and good, and so we met each one with expectation and joy? What if we woke up and barreled into the new day like children hurrying to the tree on … Continue reading
Aging is the most common human experience. How we view the aging process has a significant impact on how we harvest the gifts given and the gifts received in our life. We are living longer these days, and so often we hear the phrase, “I don’t like getting old.” This … Continue reading
When we take the time to be aware of our thoughts, our inner and outer world shifts as the power of perspective transforms what we see and how we experience life. For real change to occur, we need awareness, dedication, and perseverance. Let’s come together to pause and be present; … Continue reading
Responding to the Wonders and Cries of Mother Earth 13th-century mystic Hildegard of Bingen wrote: “If we fall in love with creation deeper and deeper, we will respond to its endangerment with passion.” Come explore all the wonders freely offered to nourish our minds, bodies, and spirits…and return home with … Continue reading
Think, Thank, Pray, and Love Spirituality is our way of living in relationship with God. We recognize our spirituality from the outside in. Spirituality on the outside refers to practices where we reach out to God and God can reach us. When we turn to spiritual practices, we are opening … Continue reading
God’s Recreation of the New Day: Morning Retreat on Zoom for Spiritual Directors “I am in constant conversation with God, who is with me all the time. I just don’t have time in my schedule to make a retreat!” The essence of God is love. We invite all spiritual directors … Continue reading
The Revolution of Openness: Experiencing Grief and Loss in a New Era The concept of grieving the loss of loved ones as a journey allows human beings to understand the healing process in stages, with accompanying tasks, and with needs that are both universal and unique. Yet there are many … Continue reading
It is said that as we age, we gain more wisdom. A Sage, as we have seen in movies or read in books, is a person (or perhaps a character) who is an exemplary model of interior wisdom, a teacher, and has a connection with the Divine. As we grow … Continue reading
"Rend your heart not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God." (Joel 2:13) These words from the prophet Joel invite us to take an inward journey during the 40 days of Lent to search our hearts as to where we stand with God and our neighbor and to … Continue reading
Wellness, Reflection, and Resilience In celebration of Black History Month, this immersive experience honors the resilience and spiritual strength of communities who lived under extreme disadvantage from the 1600s through the 1800s. Through practices of meditation, sound healing, journaling, storytelling, and quiet rest, participants will be guided to uncover the … Continue reading
Embracing Our Intuition, Releasing Our Gifts We are thrilled to welcome back the amazing Renee Harrison for another engaging day as we explore the past to see how enslaved people, guided by their intuition, harnessed their power and shared their gifts to create change in American history during the 17th–19th … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
Uncovering the Mystery of an Ordinary Loaf Have you ever wondered about the origins of bread? Or, how and why bread has come to symbolize everything from nourishing sustenance and vitality to community, social connection, and cultural traditions? Overall, bread represents life itself to countless civilizations and religions, especially in … Continue reading
