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SUMMARY:SoulCollage®
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a weekend of exploring your intuition and imagination through collage making. The SoulCollage® process invites you to browse through piles of images and magazines to find pictures which call to you. Create or expand upon your visual journal through your personal deck of collaged cards. With SoulCollage® cards\, you can illustrate your lived experiences\, personality parts\, companions and supports\, archetypal patterns\, and spiritual guides. Insights emerge as you engage in “stepping into” imagery and speaking from it in a safe and supportive community of fellow collage-creators. This retreat is open to those just beginning to work with SoulCollage®\, as well as to those experienced in using it. Instruction on the concepts and structure of the SoulCollage® technique will be provided\, while those who are already familiar with it can expand their work with collage. Roberta customizes her annual retreats with a theme that offers a further deepening of the SoulCollage® experience. Ample time will be provided for self and soul-tending through labyrinth walks\, mindful relaxation\, and exploration of the beautiful grounds of the Retreat Center. Connect with the vibrancy and renewal of the spring/summer season by “watering your soul” with SoulCollage®! Guided by Roberta Rook. \nCheck-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 available Sunday morning for those who wish to attend. \nRoberta Rook\, MA\, LCPC is a professional counselor with over 30 years of experience in the counseling field. For the past 24 years\, she has worked as a bereavement counselor and program coordinator for Hospice of the Chesapeake in Maryland. She has been a SoulCollage® Facilitator since 2006\, and she was a SoulCollage® Facilitator Trainer from 2008-2016. She currently leads SoulCollage® groups\, both privately and in the hospice bereavement setting.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/soulcollage/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight
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SUMMARY:Silent Directed Retreat - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:An individually directed retreat focuses on the way God is active in the individual’s life\, and each retreat follows a uniquely personal path. Retreatants meet with a spiritual director once a day to reflect on God’s presence and movement in their life as revealed in prayer\, the events and relationships in their life\, and the response to God that is being made. The spiritual director may make suggestions (prayer forms\, Scripture\, reading materials\, etc.) to support and deepen the retreatant’s awareness of and response to God. Aside from the introductory session and daily spiritual direction meetings\, retreatants are on their own to experience a week of quiet\, peace\, and personal reflection in the Retreat Center and around our beautiful grounds. Mass will be available throughout the week. \nThis is a silent retreat. Check-in begins at 4pm\, and the retreat will begin with an orientation session at 5pm. Silence will begin after dinner. The retreat ends before lunch on Saturday. \nPlease indicate your preference for a spiritual director in the “Special Needs” part of the online registration form. \n  \nSr. Bernadette Claps\, MSW is a Sister of Bon Secours and provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality\, and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University. \nNOTE: Fr. Phil’s directee schedule is full. Please select one of our other excellent directors.\nFr. Phillip Cover is an experienced retreat leader\, spiritual director\, pilgrimage leader\, and author. He has led retreats at Bon Secours for most of the past thirty years. He previously served at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Washington\, DC and as an adjunct staff member for the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. He is co-author of Journey with Purpose\, Through Exile into the Heart of God and The Inner Work of Lent. \nFr. Patrick Bergquist\, M.Div.\, MFA.\, MATW — after nearly twenty years as a missionary priest along the Yukon River of Northern Alaska ؅— has turned to look into a wilderness far less charted\, but far more wondrous — that of the human heart and soul. Now a retired priest of the Missionary Diocese of Northern Alaska\, Fairbanks\, he spends his time as a spiritual and retreat director. He holds master’s degrees in Divinity\, Creative Writing\, and Theopoetics\, as well as two certificates in spiritual direction\, including the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. As a writer\, a poet\, and a priest\, he’s written for publications such as Spiritual Life and America Magazine\, as well as authoring a book\, The Long Dark Winter’s Night: Reflections of a Priest in a Time of Pain and Privilege. He is currently working on a spiritual memoir called Springtime Beneath the Snows: Confessions of a Priest-Turn-Poet. \nJoanne Cahoon\, D.Min. holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies\, master’s degree in Religion/Pastoral Ministry\, graduate certificates in spiritual direction and in spirituality studies\, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago\, where her specialization was spirituality and practical theology. Along the way\, Joanne has taught in elementary\, secondary\, undergraduate\, and graduate school settings. She has also served as youth minister\, high school campus minister\, consultant\, writer\, national trainer\, diocesan staff member\, staff member of a graduate school\, spiritual director\, facilitator of retreats\, and professional coach. Joanne has welcomed and worked with many individuals and groups\, serving them as they listen for God’s invitations in their personal and corporate lives. She finds it a privilege to be involved in spiritual and human formation — bringing deep listening\, presence\, creativity\, and a commitment to her own ongoing formation to her work. \nAmy Sorensen Kulesa\, OFS\, M.Div.\, MSW is a spiritual director\, retreat leader and certified Introspective Breathwork™ facilitator. She earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. She is a graduate of the Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality\, the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute\, and One Breath Institute. Immersed in both the Bon Secours and Franciscan charisms\, Amy enjoys facilitating retreats in which participants have the opportunity to discern the narrative of their own lives within the larger story of God’s abundant healing\, grace\, and mercy. \nGinny Novak\, MA is an experienced spiritual director and retreat leader with a strong background in Ignatian spirituality. She is specifically trained in guiding the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Ginny has directed several retreats at the Bon Secours Retreat Center and leads annual summer retreats at Loyola on the Potomac in Southern Maryland. She also serves as a Spiritual Reflector with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps and as a Spiritual Advisor for the Cursillo Movement in Washington\, DC. A widow\, mother\, and grandmother\, Ginny brings a deep reverence for God’s presence in each person’s life\, offering support\, active listening\, and quiet companionship to those she accompanies on retreat.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/silent-directed-retreat-june-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight,Silent
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SUMMARY:Calling Upon Sophia – A Weekend Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Wisdom calls aloud in the streets. She raises her voice in the public squares: She calls out at the street corners. She delivers her message at the city gates.” Proverbs 1:20-21 \nThere is a voice that rises above the noise of these uncertain and complex times. Hagia Sophia\, Holy Wisdom\, is crying out in the very heart of it all. \nIn Christian theology\, Sophia—the Greek word for wisdom — is often personified as a feminine divine figure representing God’s wisdom and creative power. She is sometimes associated with the Holy Spirit\, and in some traditions\, to Mary\, mother of Jesus. Sophia embodies the active\, loving presence of God in both creation and redemption\, offering insights into divine mysteries and inspiring righteous action. Her voice\, ancient and true\, still echoes through the streets and alleyways of our lives\, inviting us — almost desperately it seems—to turn\, to tune in\, and to listen. \nThis silent retreat weekend is an invitation to answer that call. Together\, we will step away from the noise of the world and gently enter into spacious silence — making room to encounter Sophia as she moves among us. In the soft unfolding of the weekend\, we will welcome Sophia as guide and companion — listening for her messages of love and hope in the whisper of stillness\, in the stirrings of the heart\, in the breath between words. We will gather for a time of welcome and introduction of the theme on Friday evening and then enter into silence for the weekend. Short reflections will be offered on Saturday morning and evening\, with an optional time for tea and music on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning\, we will gather to share out of the silence and gently gather the graces of the weekend. Come and rest. Come and listen. Come and be guided by the voice that sings at the city gates and the edges of your soul. Guided by Lorie Conway. \nCheck-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 available Sunday morning for those who wish to attend. \nLorie Conway\, MA\, Spiritual Companion 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.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/calling-upon-sophia-a-weekend-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Overnight,Silent
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SUMMARY:African American Mystics: Bowman\, Murray\, Thurman
DESCRIPTION:The registration below is for the OVERNIGHT OPTION. If you would like to register instead for the COMMUTER OPTION\, click here. \n“Hope Is a Song in a Weary Throat” \n…Hope is a song in a weary throat.\nAnd a world where I can sing it.\nGive me a song of faith\nGive me a song of hope\nAnd a people to believe in it.\nGive me a song of kindliness\nAnd a country where I can live it.\nGive me a song of hope and love\nAnd a brown girl’s heart to hear it.\n~An excerpt from Pauli Murray’s poem\, Dark Testament Verse 8 \nThe concept of mysticism invites exploration\, particularly within the framework of African American spirituality — a tradition shaped by both the profound challenges of racial injustice and the deep assurance of knowing that you are a cherished child of God. Within this context\, African American mysticism reflects the inner experience of Divine hope and Divine love that is filtered through the struggle to survive in a system that devalues the body\, mind\, and soul. As Pauli Murray eloquently states\, “Hope is a song in a weary throat.” \nThis three-night retreat focuses on the mystical experiences of three African American faith leaders: Thea Bowman (Roman Catholic Nun\, Mystic\, and Teacher)\, Howard Thurman (Preacher\, Theologian\, Mystic\, and Prophet)\, and Pauli Murray (first female African American Episcopal Priest\, Mystic\, Poet\, Civil Rights Lawyer). Participants will engage with the perspectives and experiences of these individuals through their autobiographies\, poetry\, music\, prayer\, and meditation. Participants will learn how African American spirituality and mysticism intersects with Black cultural distinctives. Activities will include music\, poetry\, journaling\, prayer\, solitude\, and opportunities for creative expression. Guided by Rev. Joan Crawford. \nCheck-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm\, followed by dinner at 6pm. The first presentation will begin after dinner at 7pm on Tuesday. The retreat concludes at 4pm on Friday. The Overnight Option includes program attendance\, lodging\, and meals. \nThe Reverend Joan Crawford is a Spiritual Director\, Deacon and Benedictine Oblate. Joan has an ecumenical background and inclusive vision. She received a Master of Theology from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard Illinois; and a Certificate in Spiritual Guidance from the Siena Dominican Center in Racine Wisconsin. Her ministry now includes workshops to promote interracial healing and dialogue. Joan brings spiritual awareness\, insightful humor\, and tender seriousness to her presentations. Her candor\, sensitivity\, and deep listening will help instill the building blocks for better understanding between the African American and Anglo-American communities. \nTestimonials: \n“Joan is an educator and minister who serves from a heart of hope while sitting comfortably with the complex set of issues facing our world. She values and recognizes the importance of engaging across differences.” \n“… deeply emotional material. Hard to walk away without being touched.” \n“It was great. Thank you…for opening your heart and life to us. I never realized the depth of fear\,\npain\, death and danger in the history of African Americans.” \n“Joan was an excellent presenter and engaged people…you could feel the energy in the room open up.” \n“…participants felt a personal connection and warmth while hearing challenging things…” \n“I especially liked the integration of music and the arts!” \n“Marvelous\, meaty\, intelligent and fearless.” \n  \n*NOTE: The dates and cost for this retreat have changed from what was printed in the Fall 2025 issue of Bridges.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/african-american-mystics-bowman-murray-thurman/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Featured Speakers,Just Added,Overnight
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SUMMARY:COMMUTER OPTION African American Mystics: Bowman\, Murray\, Thurman
DESCRIPTION:The registration below is for the COMMUTER OPTION. If you would like to register instead for the OVERNIGHT OPTION\, click here. \n“Hope Is a Song in a Weary Throat” \n…Hope is a song in a weary throat.\nAnd a world where I can sing it.\nGive me a song of faith\nGive me a song of hope\nAnd a people to believe in it.\nGive me a song of kindliness\nAnd a country where I can live it.\nGive me a song of hope and love\nAnd a brown girl’s heart to hear it.\n~An excerpt from Pauli Murray’s poem\, Dark Testament Verse 8 \nThe concept of mysticism invites exploration\, particularly within the framework of African American spirituality — a tradition shaped by both the profound challenges of racial injustice and the deep assurance of knowing that you are a cherished child of God. Within this context\, African American mysticism reflects the inner experience of Divine hope and Divine love that is filtered through the struggle to survive in a system that devalues the body\, mind\, and soul. As Pauli Murray eloquently states\, “Hope is a song in a weary throat.” \nThis three-night retreat focuses on the mystical experiences of three African American faith leaders: Thea Bowman (Roman Catholic Nun\, Mystic\, and Teacher)\, Howard Thurman (Preacher\, Theologian\, Mystic\, and Prophet)\, and Pauli Murray (first female African American Episcopal Priest\, Mystic\, Poet\, Civil Rights Lawyer). Participants will engage with the perspectives and experiences of these individuals through their autobiographies\, poetry\, music\, prayer\, and meditation. Participants will learn how African American spirituality and mysticism intersects with Black cultural distinctives. Activities will include music\, poetry\, journaling\, prayer\, solitude\, and opportunities for creative expression. Guided by Rev. Joan Crawford. \nThe COMMUTER OPTION does not include lodging or breakfast. \nCommuters may arrive any time after 4pm on Tuesday. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm\, followed by dinner at 6pm. The first presentation will begin after dinner at 7pm on Tuesday. There will be morning\, afternoon\, and evening presentations on Wednesday and Thursday. The retreat concludes at 4pm after the morning and afternoon sessions on Friday. \nThe Reverend Joan Crawford is a Spiritual Director\, Deacon and Benedictine Oblate. Joan has an ecumenical background and inclusive vision. She received a Master of Theology from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard Illinois; and a Certificate in Spiritual Guidance from the Siena Dominican Center in Racine Wisconsin. Her ministry now includes workshops to promote interracial healing and dialogue. Joan brings spiritual awareness\, insightful humor\, and tender seriousness to her presentations. Her candor\, sensitivity\, and deep listening will help instill the building blocks for better understanding between the African American and Anglo-American communities. \nTestimonials: \n“Joan is an educator and minister who serves from a heart of hope while sitting comfortably with the complex set of issues facing our world. She values and recognizes the importance of engaging across differences.” \n“… deeply emotional material. Hard to walk away without being touched.” \n“It was great. Thank you…for opening your heart and life to us. I never realized the depth of fear\,\npain\, death and danger in the history of African Americans.” \n“Joan was an excellent presenter and engaged people…you could feel the energy in the room\nopen up.” \n“…participants felt a personal connection and warmth while hearing challenging things…” \n“I especially liked the integration of music and the arts!” \n“Marvelous\, meaty\, intelligent and fearless.” \nThe form below is for the COMMUTER OPTION (no lodging\, no breakfast) for this retreat.\nTo register instead for the OVERNIGHT OPTION\, click here. \n  \n*NOTE: The dates and cost for this retreat have changed from what was printed in the Fall 2025 issue of Bridges.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/commuter-option-african-american-mystics-bowman-murray-thurman/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Featured Speakers,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T190000
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SUMMARY:In-Person\, Evening Centering Prayer Session
DESCRIPTION:Held IN PERSON on the \n\n2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month\, 1-2pm and\n4th Tuesday of the month\, 7-8pm.\n\nFor these in-person sessions\, registration is required and preferred in advance. \n(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.) \nCentering 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 openness\, through receptive silence and restful surrender\, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions\, we will gather to pray together in silence\, attentive to the stillness within\, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion\, if you would like. \nFacilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group\, both staff and from the community. We follow a consistent format from week to week\, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Coordinated by Amy Sorensen Kulesa.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/in-person-evening-centering-prayer-session-30/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Silent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T160000
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SUMMARY:Interspirit/Interfaith Mind\, Body & Breath Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Nervous System Reset for Grounding & Courage \n“What is mine to do?” “How can I care for myself in this moment?” These are questions you have no doubt have asked yourself more than once in recent times. \nWhether you are dealing with a personal loss\, change\, transition\, or other issue\, or if you are struggling with something that links personal with the global as we navigate living in a world in crisis\, you are invited to remember that you are not alone…AND that you have tools — in community and solidarity — at your disposal. \nJoin us for day retreat around resetting the nervous system through embodiment and other contemplative practices. ALL are welcome; no prior experience needed. This time together in individual and collective practice and sharing will help fortify us for the weeks and months ahead and to recall that the other side of grief is love…and that we can turn that love into action. Lunch is included. Guided by Anna Franklin. \nAnna Franklin is a graduate of the 2024 Transforming Communities Program (TCP) with Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation\, where she first met beautiful Bon Secours during the TCP residencies. She works with Shalem on a variety of initiatives and projects including systems functionality\, curricula inventory\, and developing Shalem’s social media presence. Anna has a decade of experience in politics\, government\, and organizing and another decade+ in teaching yoga\, meditation\, and leading retreats. Anna is currently a seminary student at One Spirit’s Interfaith/Interspiritual Seminary Program and is also a 2019 graduate of the Living School with Fr. Richard Rohr. She graduated from American University with a focus on Peace & Conflict Studies in International Relations and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bulgaria. A proud West Virginian & the middle child of five siblings with even bigger personalities\, Anna splits her time between the US and Portugal\, where her partner is from. Anna appreciates finding God in all things\, whether a cup of coffee\, birds\, squirrels and trees\, or a conversation with a friend. She enjoys walking with folks on their path and is excited to contribute to the many gifts of the Spirit at Bon Secours. \nWant to extend your retreat experience? With at least 48 hours’ notice (and subject to availability)\, Bon Secours offers “private retreats” with lodging and meals. Register for two back-to-back day retreats and add an overnight stay as a private retreatant for the night between. Call the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 to inquire about booking a private retreat.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/interspirit-interfaith-mind-body-breath-retreat/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
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SUMMARY:Falling Upward\, Living Whole\, Discovering True Self Through Vulnerability and Faith
DESCRIPTION:Integrating Faith\, Courage\, and Wholeness in the Second Half of Life \nJoin Arianne Rice — Episcopal priest\, facilitator\, and leadership coach — for a reflective and interactive workshop inspired by Richard Rohr’s Falling Upward: Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life and enriched by the work of Dr. Brené Brown. Whether you’re familiar with Rohr and Brown or simply curious\, this day offers a powerful exploration of spiritual growth\, authenticity\, and vulnerability. Brown\, who wrote the book’s introduction\, calls Rohr’s teaching a “homecoming” to our true selves. Her insights into embracing imperfection and living wholeheartedly beautifully complement Rohr’s spiritual frameworks. Through teaching\, personal reflection\, and small group conversation\, you’ll engage practices and exercises to take with you. Together\, we’ll explore how to move beyond the false self\, deepen our spiritual lives\, and embrace the gifts and challenges of life’s second half. Lunch is included. Guided by Arianne Rice. \nArianne Rice\, MDiv\, CDWF\, ACC is a leadership coach\, facilitator\, and Episcopal priest who has led retreats and workshops for over 20 years. Her work integrates spiritual wisdom with practical tools for emotional intelligence\, courageous communication\, and authentic leadership. Arianne is an ICF-certified coach\, a certified facilitator of The Daring Way™ (Brené Brown’s research-based methodology)\, and an emotional intelligence practitioner. She creates reflective spaces where participants can explore vulnerability\, deepen their faith\, and reconnect with their truest selves. Arianne also hosts the podcast Feeling Beings Who Think\, which explores the inner journey of leadership and personal growth. \nWant to extend your retreat experience? With at least 48 hours’ notice (and subject to availability)\, Bon Secours offers “private retreats” with lodging and meals. Register for two back-to-back day retreats and add an overnight stay as a private retreatant for the night between. Call the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120 to inquire about booking a private retreat.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/falling-upward-living-whole-discovering-true-self-through-vulnerability-and-faith/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Centering Prayer Session
DESCRIPTION:Held IN PERSON on the: \n\n2nd and 5th Tuesdays of the month\, 1-2pm and\n4th Tuesday of the month\, 7-8pm.\n\nFor these in-person sessions\, registration is required in advance\, due by the Monday before each in-person session.  \n(Virtual Zoom sessions will be the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1-2pm. Register for Virtual Sessions by emailing facilitator Amy Sorensen Kulesa at kulesa.neshama@gmail.com.) \nCentering 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 openness\, through receptive silence and restful surrender\, to God’s action and healing grace. For our one-hour sessions\, we will gather to pray together in silence\, attentive to the stillness within\, and reflect together on readings related to our prayer life. The sessions are relaxed and informal. You are invited to dress comfortably and use a meditation cushion\, if you would like. \nFacilitation for each Centering Prayer session will be led by an experienced member of the group\, both staff and from the community. We follow a consistent format from week to week\, with variability each session in the reflective reading that is shared. Coordinated by Amy Sorensen Kulesa.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/in-person-centering-prayer-session-28/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Just Added
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