Christian meditation

January 31, 2024

Celebrating our Colleagues!

Yesterday, all of the mininstries of the Sisters of Bon Secours came together for our annual employee recognition luncheon. This is time for us to come together in community and celebrate milestone anniversaries of our fellow employees. Please join us in celebrating Retreat and Conference Center employees that have reached milestone work anniversaries: Rose Kurtz, Manager of Guest Services - 15 years of service Kevin Cassidy, Director of Operations - 10 years of service William Green, Food Service Team -…

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Sisters of Bon Secours
January 28, 2024

Welcome to Simone!

In December, the Congregation of the Sisters of Bon Secours welcomed Simone Blanchard as the Director of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC). Simone shares with us a beautiful reflection of finding her place within the legacy of Bon Secours. Please join us in welcoming Simone! The photo included is Simone and her lovely family.   Sometimes, we must look back to see the way forward. On November 1, 2024 (All Saints Day) Sister Rose Marie Jasinksi, Congregation Leader…

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Simone Blanchard and family
January 3, 2024

A Morning Prayer for the New Year

We are grateful for the dawn of this new year! This year, the Sisters of Bon Secours are celebrating the 200th anniversary of their foundation in Paris, France in 1824. Throughout the year, we will be sharing reflections, prayers, photos, and more to commemorate this special year. The Sisters compiled a collection of prayer to share through the year, as well. The prayer below is one of the hand-selected prayers and it reminds us that today - and the fresh…

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sunrise, morning meditation
December 22, 2023

Making Room for Jesus’ Arrival

Today we share a beautiful video meditation by James Finley that was created a few years ago. He reminds us to make room for Jesus' arrival, so we've included the prayer below that you may want to use before or after watching the video too. So, let's take a few moments away from the hustle and bustle of the season to focus on what's most important, preparing for the birth of Jesus in our hearts. A Christmas Invitation Come, come,…

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arrival of jesus
November 5, 2023

As a deer yearns for running streams…

During a recent Centering Prayer session, the following Psalm was shared. Then later the facilitator, Amy Kulesa, noticed that this was the fall decoration in the Welcome Center, created by Guest Services Agent Vivian Eddy. Coincidence? Maybe. But, could it be an example of how the Holy Spirit shares common themes in our lives? Quite possibly. Think about how the Spirit is speaking to you today. We just need to take time to be quiet and to listen. Let's meditate…

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deer at water
October 8, 2023

Two Lessons

We're so grateful that Fr. Michael Schleupner, a favorite retreat leader and spiritual director here at the Center, shares his homilies and reflections with us. Let's take a few quiet moments to read his thoughts about fairness and spirituality, based on this Scripture passages found in the book of Matthew. For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.  After agreeing with the laborers for the usual…

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fairness
October 4, 2023

Peace Be Still Today

For today's blog, we're slowing down a bit, following the advice of scripture to pause, to be still and to feel the peace of the Spirit. May peace be with you as you watch this inspiring video and pray the lyrics with us. Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him...Psalm 37:7 Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Now then, stand still…

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blog for stillness
August 20, 2023

Meditation for Anxiety & Stress

Although it's summertime, often a time for retreat or carefree vacations, there is still a lot of anxiety and stress in our every day world today. We discovered this soothing 6+ minute audio meditation and hope that the words of St. Paul will set the tone to turn your anxiety and stress over to the One who can provide relief and comfort.   Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your…

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finding time for quiet
June 14, 2023

Stillness

Today's reflection comes from the pages of Joyce Rupp's "Anchors for the Soul". Whether you're on a retreat at the Center or just need to few quiet moments to reflect at home, this is a great starting point to step away from the daily stress in our lives and listen to God's voice within. Now, let's take a few deep breaths and then read the following...   Stillness stillness just stillness like my world seldom knows. inside I have an…

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Life Lessons from a Dandelion