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Being with God:     “The Gift of Retreat”
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Being with God: “The Gift of Retreat”

Are you wondering what this coming year may have for you?

A place to begin is a long gaze at where you are currently— standing, sitting, or even lying down. One way of seeing more clearly—is in our times of silence and solitude with God.

The gift of retreat provides the space and time for wondering…

As a New Year is beginning, maybe this is a good time to…

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Advent Moment “art with meditations”
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Advent Moment “art with meditations”

Welcoming the Advent season of “Coming” “waiting!” Some ask, “How do you spend your time leading up to Christmas?”

My reply is always eclectic because the way of entering advent is particular to where I am or rather we are as a family—place, relationally, spiritually, life as it is. Music is …

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Spiritual Companionship
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Spiritual Companionship

A gentle stroll and quiet moment with a companion. This can be practiced any time in your day where a break from the indoors, the fullness of work or school—a loving check-in with a friend is welcomed.

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Prayer: quiet and stillness
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Prayer: quiet and stillness

“To share Centering Prayer with others is a preeminent way to fulfill our Christian mission “we are created in the image and likeness of God” and to open out to our brothers and sisters the Way, the Truth, and the Life; that is, the Good News.” (165) by M. Basil Pennington

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