"Any harm done to the environment
is harm done to humanity ...
Nurturing and cherishing creation
transforms the world so that it may be a
habitable place for everyone."
~ Pope Francis
The details of the Spring Sabbatical 2021 program are listed below.
We completed a wonderful Fall Sabbatical 2020 with safety protocols in place.
We look forward to welcoming participants for the upcoming Spring Sabbatical.
Please click on picture below for a brief description of the programs.
February 19 - 21, 2021
The Universe Story
Jim Conlon, PhD
We will explore the 14 Billion Year story of the
galaxies, stars, rocks, water, trees and humans
through the celebration of creativity, compassion and depth.
3 days/ 2 night Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Cost: $290 Deposit $50 Balance $240
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February 23, 2021 (via Zoom)
Doctrine of Signature
Theresa Linehan, SNDdeN
We are what we eat! Explore how foods can affect our body.
The doctrine of signatures, dating from the time of Dioscorides and Galen, states that
herbs resembling various parts of the body can be used by herbalists to treat ailments
of those body parts. A theological justification, as stated by botanists such as William
Coles, was that God would have wanted to show all what plants would be useful for.
One day: Tuesday 2:00 - 4:00pm
Cost: $30
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February 24, 2021 (via Zoom)
Healing Oils of the Bible
Theresa Linehan, SNDdeN
The Bible contains many references to oils, spices, balms and the traders
and merchants who sold, bartered, and used them. They give us a
glimpse into the ancient world of medicine.
"...they went out ... and they anointed with oil many that were sick
and healed them." (Mark 6:12-13).
Aromatic oils for healing, cleansing, and holy anointing are mentioned more than 500 times in the Bible. Learn, enjoy, and experience how modern science has discovered why Moses used them to protect the Israelites; why Mary and Joseph used them for daily well-being. Experience how these healing oils are effective antibiotics and promote overall health and vitality.
One day: Wednesday 11 - 1pm, 3 - 5 pm
Cost: $75
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February 26 - 28, 2021
Retreat with Thomas Merton
Jim Conlon, PhD
Thomas Merton-Mystic & Prophet for Our Time.
During this retreat we will rediscover the beauty and depth
of Merton's journey by reflecting on his way of
contemplation and action.
"What people want is a way to God" ~Merton
3 days/2 nights Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00
Cost: $290 Deposit: $50 Balance: $240
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March 2 - 4, 2021 (via Zoom)
Come and Paint
Mary Southard, CSJ
Description in Process
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March 5 - 7, 2021
Singing Retreat
Anita Braganza, IBVM
A singing retreat is a joyful and uplifting experience.
Using our voice in singing centers us and grounds us.
It helps shift the mood, aligning our body, mind and
spirit, providing a positive impact on physical and
mental well-being. It can bring you mindfulness and
peace and is a wonderful way to be open to the guidance of Spirit.
COME FOR A WEEKEND OF JOY AND DELIGHTFUL MELODIES,
TEMPERED WITH TIME FOR SOULFULNESS
3 days/ 2 nights Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Cost: $290 Deposit $50 Balance $240
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March 9 - 10, 2021
Indigenous Wisdom
Trina McCormick OP, Anita Braganza, IBVM, Jim Conlon, PhD
Share the ancient wisdom, learn ways of relating
to the natural world with greater reverence.
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March 12 - 14, 2021
Spirit Quest
Richard Guess
Spirit Quest is a deeply prayerful; an insightful
experience. Being open and receptive to the Spirit
and listening in the profound quiet of the natural
world is the focus of this seven-hour Quest.
Prayer is an integral part of this experience.
3 days/ 2 nights Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Cost: $200 Deposit $50 Balance $150
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March 16 - 17, 2021
Awakening the Soul Within: Native American Flute
Cerantha Corley
Learn how to play a Native American-style
flute that expresses your inner song.
2 day /1 night Tuesday/Wednesday 11 - 1pm, 3 - 5pm
Cost: $200 Deposit $50 Balance $150
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March 19 - 21, 2021
Other Modes of Understanding
Jim Conlon, PhD
Awakening to the Mystery of the Living God
Jim Conlon, PhD
This retreat is an invitation to ponder, pray and
pay attention to the sacred impulses boiling up
in our hearts as we touch into other modes
of understanding. We will focus on the words of
Mary Oliver and the visual words recorded from
Wonderings Between Two Worlds & At the Edge
of Mystery as we nurture the heart, energize the
mind and empower the spirit to give voice,
through writing and prose, to what lies deep within.
3 days/2 nights Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Cost: $290 Deposit $50 Balance: $240
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March 23 - 24, 2021
Growing One’s Soul... Every Body’s Prayer:
Expressing Faith Through Movement
Doreen Cloutier, CSC
If you have ever lifted your arms in wonder, tapped your feet to
some inner song playing in your mind, held someone rocking
with grief, then you understand how our bodies express what
our soul knows to be true. Through a gentle, contemplative
experience we will explore together the beauty of uniting heart
mind and body to express through movement what our souls are
longing to share! Throughout our time together we will be stretching
into our body’s marvelous ability for prayer in motion.
All body types and/or physical limitations welcome
2 days/ 1 night Tuesday 10:30 am - Wednesday 4:00 pm
Cost: $200 Deposit $50 Balance: $150
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March 26 and 29, 2021 (via Zoom)
Discerning Wisdom for Evolutionary Time
Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC
Ilia Delio has rehabilitated the evolutionary vision of
Teilhard de Chardin for our rapidly changing world in
the 21st century. In this workshop, we will explore the
implications for faith and theology and particularly the
newly expanded horizons we are asked to embrace at
this time.
2 days/1 night Friday and Monday 10:30 - 12:30, 2 - 4 pm
Cost: $200 Deposit $50 Balance: $150
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PALM SUNDAY LITURGY
March 28, 2021
Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC (via Zoom)
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April 7 - 10, 2021
Pottery
Trina McCormick, OP, Anita Braganza, IBVM
Create unique earthen vessels using a hand-building
technique
No art experience necessary.
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April 13 - 14, 2021
Native Drum Making
TBD
Share in the ancient wisdom of our Native sisters and
brothers by creating a hand-held drum in the native
tradition. The program will include the blessing and
Awakening of the drum to give Voice to the Drum. The
drum can amplify and extend our prayerful intentions.
Materials Fee: $110
2 Days/1 night Tuesday/Wednesday
Cost: $170 Total cost with Materials fee: $280
Deposit $50 Balance: $230
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April 16 - 18, 2021
Geo-Justice: Integral Ecology
Jim Conlon, PhD
Through a dynamic integration of prose, poetry
and prayer we will envision a new world that is
creative and compassionate as we listen to the
music of the universe and experience
the beauty of the earth.
2 days/1 night Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Cost: $290 Deposit $50 Balance $240
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April 19 - 21, 2021
Basketry: Weaving Balance & Beauty
Linda Szocik SSJ-TOSF
Anita Branganza, IBVM
Come and enjoy the contemplative art of basketry.
Woven into the schedule will be time for personal
reflection and communal prayer.
(No experience necessary; materials furnished)
3 days/2 nights Monday 7:00 pm - Wednesday 4:00 pm
Cost: $350 Deposit $50 Balance $300
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April 24 - 25, 2021
Turning Points
Jim Conlon, PhD
Description in Process
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April 27, 2021
Deep Time Awareness
Miriam MacGillis, OP
Explore the sacred unity of life, humanity
and Earth within a single, unfolding universe.
A focus on the possibilities and
challenges inherent in a revisioning of
ourselves and our calling within the context
of an evolving Universe and a threatened
planet. What is the deeper dimension of our
fundamental human participation in the
future of life?
These reflections will draw primarily from the
work of Thomas Berry and Brian Swime.
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April 30 - May 2, 2021
Dream Drives Action
Jim Conlon, PhD
As we ignite our imagination, our challenge is to
recapture our capacity to dream, to rekindle an
experience of hope, to believe that tomorrow can
be different from today. When we dream, we
summon the psychic energy and moral courage
necessary to move forward into the future.
Dreams are the result of a fully intuitive process that attunes our imagination to the mind of the universe (i.e., the divine). Dreams are serum for the soul. When we dream, we imagine how the world could be and become energized to bring that about. Our dreams are like shining stars that bring forth courage and the commitment to begin again.
3 days/2 nights Friday 7:00 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm
Cost: $290 Deposit $50 Balance $240
Spring Sabbatical
February 9 - May 4, 2021
