Monthly Series

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A CONTEMPLATIVE TELLING OF THE STORY: MARY & HER SON
   4 Mondays 9:30 – 11:30 AM 

    January 16 February 6   March 6   April 3 

Enter the heart of Mary through the contemplative words of John Lynch’s spiritual classic, A Woman Wrapped in Silence.  We will use the second half of this wonderful narrative to help us to go deeper into the humility and strength of the Blessed Mother and her love for her son and us all. Led by S. Marie. Donation: $80

ZOOM ONLY 

MONDAYS WITH MERTON

     5 Mondays 1:00 – 2:30 PM

     January 16      February 6     March 6      April 3      May 1

Mystics are human! Yes, Thomas Merton was human and a mystic. Explore with me the work of Gregory K. Hillis who was able to see the journals left by Thomas and now, years after his death in 1968, have been open to the public. We will be enjoying Hillis’ Man of Dialogue: Thomas Merton’s Catholic Vision.  Led by Jerry Washko. Donation: $100

THE POWER OF YOUR STORY

     5 Mondays 1:00 – 3:00 PM

     January 16     February 13     March 13     April 17     May 15

There is an axiom which states God loves us because God knows our story!  The question is, do we? Using the wisdom of Ignatian Spirituality, as shared in Eric Clayton’s book, Cannonball Moments, give yourself the gift of delving ever more deeply into the heart of your spiritual story.  Led by S. Marie. Donation: $100

SPIRITUAL SORORITY

     5 Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30 AM

     January 17     February 7    March 7     April 4     May 2

Join us for heart-to-heart conversations with iconic women of faith. Allow Edwina Gately’s poetry to become a doorway into the spirit found in twelve of our biblical sisters. Discover in them your own timeless wisdom. We will use Edwina’s book Soul Sisters. Led by S. Marie. Donation: $100

EVENING ZOOM SERIES
LOVE IN ACTION 

     5 Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:00 PM

     January 17     February 7     March 7     April 4     May 2

Sometimes it seems almost impossible to make a difference in the world. Then, out of the blue, we have an opportunity to be compassionate–and the world changes. With the wisdom of Joyce Rupp’s book, Boundless Compassion, let’s explore the power of this everyday virtue. Led by S. Marie. Donation: $75 

WOMEN OF HOPE
WOMEN DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH

     3 Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 AM

     January 19     February 16     March 23

Are you looking for inspiration and hope as 2023 begins? Catherine of Siena, Thérèse of Lisieux and Hildegard have much to offer in our challenging times. Join with others to listen to these heroic women of hope! They prove by their lives that we, as Christians, can live in confident hope, no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves. We will use Women of Hope by Terry Polakovic as our guide. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $60

THE MATURING OF YOUR SOUL: PILGRIMAGE INTO THE LAST THIRD OF LIFE

     4 Fridays 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

February 17  March 17   May 5   June 2

Join with others who are 65+ to share the experience of these precious years.  You will find faith, support, camaraderie, laughter and encouragement in these monthly meetings.  Making the pilgrimage together is a blessing. We will use Winter’s Graces by Susan Stewart between sessions. Led by Sister Marcy. Donation: $100. 

ENNEAGRAM PARABLES

     5 Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:30 PM

     February 1      March 1 & 29      April 19      May 17 

Jesus is a great storyteller. The Enneagram is a helpful tool for growing in understanding and compassion for yourself and others. Clarence Thomson in his book, The Parables & The Enneagram, matches Jesus’ parables to the nine different Enneagram types. Very insightful! If you like the Enneagram and you like the parables, please come. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $75

EVENING ZOOM SERIES
ALL SHALL BE WELL:  JULIAN OF NORWICH SERIES

     4 Fridays 6:30 – 7:30 PM

     February 3      March 10     April 14     May 26

It doesn’t get better than Julian of Norwich for an end of the week spiritual treat! Join with others for some consolation and peace to soothe the stress and worries of the week as we acquaint ourselves with the wisdom of Julian who insists that “All shall be well!” We will use Mirabai Starr’s Julian of Norwich: The Showings for our reading between sessions. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $60

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

    4 Thursdays    2:00 – 3:30 PM

    February 23  March 9   March 23   April 6

If you are familiar with the spiral effect, then you will understand why the story of the Prodigal Son is never over.  Upon each hearing the Father’s love spirals ever more deeply into our hearts.  Come, receive this love through reflection and sharing with Henri Nouwen’s, The Return 

of the Prodigal Son. Led by S. Marie. Donation: $ 60

THE QUALITY OF MERCY

     4 Fridays 10:00 – 11:30 AM

     February 24   March 17   March 24   March 31

Deep within every human being is the desire to love our neighbor: i.e. to live the works of mercy. The challenge is to enflesh such a desire into our ordinary lives.   Kerry Weber’s book, Mercy in the City, gives a template to integrate this desire with creativity and joy! Come join us as we explore the call to mercy. Led by S. Marie. Donation: $ 60

ZOOM ONLY
NO GREATER LOVE
A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH CHRIST’S PASSION

     5 Mondays   9:30 – 11:00 AM

     February 27  March 6  March13  March 20  March 27

Want to make Lent and Holy Week 2023 more meaningful for yourself? Why not join us for a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for you? Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Dr. Edward Sri will lead us through the last hours of Christ’s life, from Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Through reading the book, watching the 30-minute DVD sessions, and taking part in the group discussions, we will come to see how Old Testament prophecies, biblical symbolism and historical context shed new light on Christ’s suffering and death. Please buy the book by the same name from Ascension Press. Led by S. Pat Mensing, SSJ. Donation: $75

ZOOM ONLY

THE JOY OF FULL SURRENDER

     4 Tuesdays     7:00 – 8:00 PM

      February 28  March 14  March 21  March 28

The classics of spiritual literature continue to capture me and this one by Jean Pierre de Caussade is among them. Full surrender to God is indeed the desire of all our hearts. I am hoping you are willing to give about 20 minutes a day to reading this classic which we will lovingly reflect on during our 4 sessions together. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $50

EVENING ZOOM SERIES 

ASCENDING WITH THE LORD IN THE EVERYDAY

     5 Thursdays     7:00 – 8:00 PM     

    April 13     April 20     April 27     May 4     May 11

What was it like for the Apostles to spend time with Jesus after his Resurrection? The experience of “losing” Jesus must have made every subsequent encounter more meaningful. Why not treat yourself to a Post-Easter retreat using daily reflections from Mark Thibodeaux, S.J.’s book Ascending with Ignatius? The Risen Lord would love to have your company!  Led by S. Marie. Donation: $50 

LOVE IS POETRY IN MOTION 

3 Fridays     9:30 AM – Noon

May 5    May 12   May 19

Scripture tells us, “In the beginning was the Word.” Perhaps one of the most tender ways to communicate this Word is through poetry. In Daniel Lensky’s book Love Poems from God, he presents us with poems revealing the unbounded love of God which permeates all humanity. Treat yourself to a morning of God’s poetic love! Led by S. Marie. Donation: $75