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ZOOM Mystical Wisdom: Finding the Divine Within
May
1
6:30 PM18:30

ZOOM Mystical Wisdom: Finding the Divine Within

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Join Br. Mark for an on-line retreat that will support you to explore four ancient, traditional mystical paths — contemplative stillness, the via positiva of awe and wonder, the via negativa of letting go, and the via creativa of divine expression.

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Art for Change
May
31
9:30 AM09:30

Art for Change

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In conjunction with an exhibition of his 16-piece collage series, “They Are Not Disposable,” artist/author and college professor Steven Parlato will offer a program (including audience Q&A) discussing his process and inspiration in creating the series, which depicts 16 Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence.

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Franciscan Mindfulness: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred
Jun
14
9:30 AM09:30

Franciscan Mindfulness: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred

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In the spirit of St. Francis, who saw all creation as kin and every moment as sacred, this retreat invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and immerse ourselves in the wisdom of the natural world. Rooted in Franciscan mindfulness, we will explore how nature reveals the Divine and calls us into presence, compassion, and interconnection. 

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Mary Oliver Retreat: "I Got Saved by the Beauty of the World” — Her Best Poems about Life, Death, and Everything in Between
Aug
23
9:30 AM09:30

Mary Oliver Retreat: "I Got Saved by the Beauty of the World” — Her Best Poems about Life, Death, and Everything in Between

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Mary Oliver is a favorite of poetry lovers of all ages for her lyrical, intimate, and sensitive poems, many of which use nature as a lens for exploring a wide spiritual spectrum of human emotions, from love and joy to sorrow and despair. The best Mary Oliver poems remind us to pause and take a breath, revel in our surroundings, and encourage us not to take anything for granted. 

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Tai Chi Class
Feb
5
to Mar 12

Tai Chi Class

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Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi and Chi Gung in this hour-long class designed to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit. Each session combines breathwork, stretching, and flowing mindful Tai Chi postures to enhance your physical and mental well-being.

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God in the Cosmos: How Hildegard of Bingen and Teilhard de Chardin Invite Us into the Sacred
Nov
9
9:30 AM09:30

God in the Cosmos: How Hildegard of Bingen and Teilhard de Chardin Invite Us into the Sacred

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God in the cosmos. God on earth. What would happen if we rose up and shook off the limitations of our circumstances and spoke in the divine cosmic voice that’s been whispering to us for as long as history can remember?

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An Ecospiritual Vision for Our Times
Sep
28
9:30 AM09:30

An Ecospiritual Vision for Our Times

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What does it mean to be descended from the stars? How might awareness of our cosmic origins help us fulfill our role in a living Earth community? This program will offer an immersion into Journey of the Universe, an Emmy Award-winning film weaving together science and spirituality to tell the epic story of cosmic evolution.

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