Today's post comes from writer and retreat presenter, Mary DeTurris Poust. This was the reading for today within her "Waiting in Joyful Hope" Advent reflections book. Mary provides timely inspiration for our faith via insights from Scripture during this fourth week of Advent. Let's settle into a quiet, comfortable space and read below. Signs and Wonder Readings: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66 Scripture: All who heard these things took them to heart, saying “What, then, will this child be?” For…
The United States Sisters of Bon Secours held their fall Assembly at the Center last week, gathering as a community for ministry updates and inspiration. As we gathered with sisters and caught up in casual conversations in the hall, we were reminded of the privilege we have to work through their Retreat & Conference Center ministry, continuing their legacy of Good Help. From an ancient flower, A new sign springs forth; Comes now, freed of ornamentation, Bearing anew In the…
Today's post comes from Mary DeTurris Poust, spiritual writer and presenter (click here to visit her website). She has provided inspiring retreats at our Center and we look forward to having her back next year too. In the meantime, we're so grateful that she's sharing some of her reflections with our blog audience. Let's read her thoughts about taking a small moment to be still and appreciate the world around us. Where is the beauty in your world? As I…
Tomorrow is our National Day of Prayer, a tradition that began officially in 1952. It is a day when the president is required to sign a proclamation that encourages all Americans to pray. May your prayers today be strengthened, knowing that so many are recognizing this movement and also kneeling, bowing their heads or lifting their hands to heaven as we pray for peace and also offer prayers of gratitude. If you live locally, we encourage you to stop by…
Happy New Year! Thank you for allowing me to take a few minutes of your time to reflect and share my appreciation. As I write this, there are so many on the front lines that are continuing to battle and brave the risks to take care of those in need. We certainly appreciate the daily, recurring commitment of so many unheralded heroes. Many others are lending an ear, or extending a hand to those in need, which may not be…
Today's blog is a token of gratitude from our wonderful Marketing Manager/Sales Associate, Tessa Newton, and it echoes the thoughts of the rest of our staff too. We're so grateful for you! My office sits squarely across from our Hospitality area on the 2nd floor. I joke that I am the Marketing Manager and Hospitality Room Attendant, as I often overhear guests wondering how to access the hot water, where the ice is, if they can have one of the…
It's the first day of the New Year. Happy 2021! Today's post comes from the Director of the Retreat & Conference Center, Kevin Cassidy. He reflects on 2020, a very different year than we expected, and focuses on the gratitude that we all share for our friends of the Center! What are you grateful for as you begin the new year? Happy New Year! Is it “happy” because we are so glad that 2020 is behind us, and we survived…
Today's reflection is the second in our series of recent summer pictures from the beautiful grounds around the Center. Spend a few moments with each photo and read the quotes that follow as you relax and reconnect with our Creator. “A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi “I believe in Christianity as I…
Today's post is another great reflection and meditation from retreat presenters Susan Boruff and Kathy Anderson. They will be at our Center June 17-21 to present, “Healing Our World One Person at a Time: Discovering How God’s Love Transforms Ourselves, Our Families, Our Communities and Our World”. To learn more about the retreat and these presenters, please click here. Let’s read Susan’s perspective on how the pandemic aligns with the classic movie, "Groundhog Day". Don't miss the meditation at the…
