Thursdays 7:00-8:00 am Central Time

Offered virtually via Zoom
Centering Prayer is a method of silent, contemplative prayer. This prayer session will be held virtually.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
This evening will explore how the profit motive affects our personal, familial, social, ecological, and theological living.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 

Offered virtually via Zoom 
Join renowned author and retreat presenter Paula D'Arcy for a series of one-hour reflections via Zoom.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
Quantum light and radiance gives expanded meaning to the Christian feasts of Epiphany (Jan. 6) and Candlemas (Feb. 2).

Saturday, February 6, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom 
This is a morning of refreshment  for those helping others. We'll explore ways that we can continue spreading the “Kindness, Compassion and Courage are Contagious” idea.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 

Offered virtually via Zoom
Journalist and commentator John Nichols will offer his enlightened perspective and sage analysis of current events.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
Contemplative, gentle yoga is a wonderful way to relax and re-energize.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
Creative Wednesdays invite you to fortify your spirit as you express yourself creatively. 

Friday, February 12, to Saturday, February 13, 2021 

Offered virtually via Zoom.
Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915-1968) and farmer-poet Wendell Berry (b. 1934) are two of the most important ecological prophets in recent decades.

Saturday, February 13, 2021 

This retreat has a waiting list.

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 

Offered virtually via Zoom
As we begin to walk our annual Lenten path that leads to Easter, this day of reflection will invite participants to reflect on the wisdom of the labyrinth as a guide for our journey.

Thursday, February 18, 2021 Interspirituality: Exploring World Spiritual Traditions

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom  
Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 

Offered virtually
Following her mission experience in Guatemala, Jan Gregorcich, SSND, was convinced that bringing potable water to remote villages was an issue larger than what it appeared on the surface. From this awareness, Global Partners Running Waters was founded.

Wednesday, February 24 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
Join renowned author and retreat presenter Paula D'Arcy for a series of one-hour reflections via Zoom.

Friday, February 26, to Saturday, February 27, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
The 'Wild Edge' of Lent: Vitality, Intensity, Spirit 
This Lent, come to open up each of the title’s words as we contemplate the journey of Jesus and take on his spirit.

Offered twice: Tuesday, March 2, and Wednesday, March 3, 2021  

Offered virtually via Zoom
With materials mailed to your home, this day will allow you to create an Easter egg in Ukrainian tradition.

Friday, March 5, 2021

This offering is postponed.

Saturday, March 6, 2021

This offering is postponed.

Saturday, March 6, 2021; 5:00-8:30pm 

This offering is postponed.

Sunday, March 7, 2021

This offering is postponed.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Vera Roddy will provide us with a picture of how far the cause of Gulf War veterans has come, as well as the work still to be done to advance it.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom
Contemplative, gentle yoga is a wonderful way to relax and re-energize.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Creative Wednesdays invite you to fortify your spirit as you express yourself creatively. 

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Offered virtually via Zoom  
Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.

Sunday March 14, 2021 

Offered virtually via Zoom
Author Diarmuid O’Murchu will challenge us to spiritual discernment regarding our treatment of creation in a more responsible and sustainable way.

Thursday, March 18, 2021 Spirituality and Science Meet

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Saturdays, March 20, April 17, May 22, June 19, July 17,  2021 
Honoring Grief—Intending to Heal is a grief support companion training program for those who are new to companioning the bereaved and/or for those who are currently supporting the bereaved in various capacities and want to hone their skills.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021  
This session will explore the demographics of our local and global communities and will challenge you to think deeply about respecting the cultures of others and seeing situations through the lenses of others.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021  

Offered virtually via Zoom.
Join renowned author and retreat presenter Paula D'Arcy for a series of one-hour reflections via Zoom.

March 27, 2021 
SoulCollage® is a process of creating over time a personal deck of unique, collaged cards from found and personal images. The theme of this SoulCollage® Day is  New Life Rising

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 
Throughout this series we will explore types of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with” a power greater than themselves.

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.

Sunday, April 11, 2021 
Enjoy the unique experience of creating an acrylic self portrait that is gentle, relaxing, and truthful.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 
Throughout this series we will explore types of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with” a power greater than themselves.

Thursday, April 15, 2021  Spiritual Practices: Tools for Growing Your Spirituality

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Friday, April 16, to Saturday, April 17, 2021 

Offered virtually via Zoom
Join beloved retreat leader Paula D’Arcy for reflections on "Making Sense of These Times."

Sunday, April 18, 2021
Offered via livestream
Sara's songs carry you inward and outward—in, to the particulars of your own life, and out—into the shared humanity of us all. Join us for a moving and enjoyable afternoon that cannot fail to lift your spirit.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021  Throughout this series we will explore types of prayer that allow individuals to simply “be with” a power greater than themselves.

Saturday, April 24, 2021 
Join Beth Turner for a set aside time of reawakening and reestablishing an inner center of gravity.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021  
In this workshop, participants will learn the “truths” that highlight differences between Black and White cultures and as such, help White folk avoid making false assumptions and unintentional microaggressions towards Black folk.

Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1, 2021   In this workshop, participants will learn the “truths” that highlight differences between Black and White cultures and as such, help White folk avoid making false assumptions and unintentional microaggressions towards Black folk.

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.

May 7 or 8, 2021  SoulCollage® is a process of creating over time a personal deck of unique, collaged cards from found and personal images. The theme of this SoulCollage® Day is Gratitude.

Saturday, May 8, 2021
This is a day-long retreat for patients and their loved ones who are adapting to changes and challenges in their life due to a serious illness or a life-threatening diagnosis.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021  Sr. Joanne will share highlights and challenges from her journeys of healing, remembrance, and solidarity.

Saturday, May 15, 2021    This day explores the intersection of women’s experiences and holistic spiritual practices during this time of social change. It includes a contemplative practice, presentation and group discussion, silent reflection, and a contemplative yoga session.

Tuesday, May 18, to Thursday, May 20, 2021  As you think about your retirement years and move into this next chapter of your life, this retreat will explore the benefits and joys as well as the challenges and concerns ahead.

Saturday, May 22, 2021  Pilgrims travel for a purpose—to seek wisdom, deeper understanding, clarity in making a decision, or devotion to the Divine or a holy person. We invite you to be a pilgrim for a day!

Sunday, May 23, 2021  Holy Pondering: Day of Reflection

Offered virtually via Zoom
This new series will assist you in living an adult, aware spiritual life in the world today.

Sunday-Saturday, June 6-12, 2021  This silent retreat offers participants the opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual guide and to gather for morning and evening prayer.
 

Saturday, June 12, 2021
 
Come join a circle of women’s wisdom and mutual support. At each gathering, we will have time for prayer, meditation, and reflection through various stories, readings, creativity, music, and time spent outdoors.

Sunday, June 27, to Friday, July 2, 2021   Join us for a restful week taken at your own pace.  Each day's offering will include optional group meditation/prayer, gentle yoga, creative experience, opportunity to speak with a spiritual guide and more.

Sunday, June 20, to Saturday, June 26, 2021  One-on-one sessions with a spiritual guide, Eucharistic liturgy, and common evening prayer are offered daily during this weeklong retreat.

Friday, July 9, to Sunday, July 11, 2021  This retreat is based on the research of Brené Brown, PhD. It will encourage and guide participants to explore Wholehearted Living™ and to learn its effect on who we are and how we experience our own spirituality.

Friday, July 9, to Saturday, July 10, 2021 This retreat experience will be an opportunity to practice listening skills that will help you to accompany each other with empathy and honesty.

Sunday, July 11, to Saturday, July 17, 2021  Grounded in the emerging cosmology that integrates science and spirituality, the Contemplative Retreat for Women is a week of inner exploration through one-on-one spiritual guidance, ritual and reflection, embodied prayer such as yoga and modified T’ai Chi, and time for silent reflection.

Sunday, July 18, to Saturday, July 24, 2021 Embrace and nurture life’s blessings, all of them, in a retreat tailored to your individual encounter with the Holy. This retreat includes a daily meeting with a spiritual guide, time for solitude, and the opportunity to gather with others for prayer.

Thursday, August 5, to Sunday, August 8, 2021

This retreat for spiritual guides will be both reflective and practical.

Opening Gathering: Friday, August 13, to Sunday, August 15, 2021
A one year program beginning August of 2021 and ending August of 2022 for those who supervise spiritual guides.

Sunday, August 15, to Friday, August 20, 2021  Journey to your center during this week retreat. This retreat is a time to tend your soul and listen to the voice inside

Sunday, August 15 to Saturday, August 21, 2021 
Spend the retreat week creating and reflecting on Francis’ icon and his writings and prayers and getting to know his life and times.

Friday, September 10 - Saturday, September 11, 2021 (rescheduled)
This retreat is designed for women and men who are newly separated, recently divorced, or those who have been divorced.

Thursday, September 30, 2021   This presentation draws upon recent findings in neuroscience and psychology, illuminating self-care and spiritual practices that nurture gentleness, kindness and patience towards ourselves.

Friday, October 1, 2021  We will discuss and practice some basic breathing techniques that reduce anxiety and manage stress. We will also explore how these link to mindfulness.

Sunday, October 3, 2021  We will explore the ramifications of tech use and overuse, and how several spiritual practices have been shown to help thwart these deleterious effects.

Friday, October 8, to Saturday, October 9, 2021
Join author and social justice advocate John Neafsey to prayerfully consider callings in various areas of our lives. We will particularly explore the relationship between personal vocation and social conscience.

Friday, November 5, to Sunday, November 7, 2021
Spend a quiet weekend sitting at the feet—and pondering the wisdom of—these great spiritual teachers: Teresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart, Thomas Merton, and Mechtild of Magdeburg.