In today’s fast paced world, it can be a challenge to find the time or a place to slow down, engage in reflection, and to savor those sacred moments of time with God. The Center for Spiritual Development offers a serene and welcoming environment including a beautiful garden, comfortable rooms, and inviting meals. Please join us for a day, weekend or week for renewal and refreshment of the mind, body and spirit.
Day Retreats
SISTERS IN THE SACRED CIRCLE
Tuesdays: Oct. 20, 2009, Jan. 19, 2010, Apr. 13, July 20, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Presented by: Margaret Scharf, OP
Gift yourself with a mini-retreat, a time for presentation, personal reflection and a shared ritual prayer. The sacred circle is for women pastors, ministers, moms and grandmothers—all women who would appreciate a quiet morning of prayer. The day formally concludes at 12:30 p.m.; however, you may choose to stay for the whole day and enjoy the retreat environment—just bring your own lunch. Optional Eucharistic Liturgy in Sacred Heart Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
Location: St. Joseph Center, Motherhouse Community Room $20 per session
A DAY IN THE PARK: Seeking the Secret Center
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Presented by: David Hoover, MTS and Sharon Halsey-Hoover, MA
Nature has the power to open our hearts to the wild and loving Wisdom that mysteriously animates the world and guides our steps. Outer nature can help reveal and heal our inner nature! Join us for a day in Irvine Park which will include teaching, storytelling, and a number of guided exercises in the midst of nature’s healing beauty. Detailed directions to the location will be provided to those who register prior to the retreat. Bring your lunch and bring a friend.
Location: Irvine Regional Park $35
NEW YEAR’S EVE SACRED TIME: Living In the Present Moment
Thursday, Dec. 31, 4:00–10:00 p.m.
Presented by: MaryAnne Huepper, CSJ
This traditional twilight retreat is a wonderful time to take a deep breath and review how God has been present in one’s life journey and how one is being lead into the future. Taking time to be present in the moment often gives us the wisdom to face what lies ahead. The evening features Liturgy for January 1st and a catered dinner.
Location: St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room $65 (includes dinner)
ASH WEDNESDAY RETREAT: Return Again
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Presented by: Cecilia Magladry, CSJ
Lent is a time that God invites us to “return to me with your whole heart” (Joel 2:12). Begin this year’s Lenten journey by opening yourself to God’s invitation to you at this holy time. There will be presentation, quiet reflection and sharing for those who wish. The day includes Eucharistic Liturgy, distribution of ashes.
Location: Center for Spiritual Development $35 (includes a light lunch)
RCIA RETREAT: CROSSING THE JORDAN–Coming to the Promised Land
Saturday, Mar. 20, 2010, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Presented by: Ellen Jordan, CSJ
Today’s retreat for RCIA is a journey of faith. Candidates, catechumens and their sponsors will wade into the symbols and rituals of “crossing over.” We will dive into the Mystery of our common and personal experience of the pilgrim and contemplate the signposts that point to Divine activity in our lives. Come ready with your notebook, pen and Bible for a memorable experience!
Location: St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room $35 (includes lunch)
MOTHER’S DAY RETREAT
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Presented by: JoAnn Tabor, CSJ and MaryAnne Huepper, CSJ
Mother’s Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate all the women in our lives that have birthed us into being—our biological mothers, women who have mentored us, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and others. Surprise these special women with the gift of a day of prayer, conversation, and celebration.
Location: St. Joseph Center, Motherhouse Community Room $50 (includes lunch)
A DAY OF TAIZÉ PRAYER: Listening to the Voice of the Spirit
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Presented by: MaryAnne Huepper, CSJ and Margaret Scharf, OP
The World Council of Churches named the first ten years of the New Millennium as “The Decade to Overcome Violence, 2001-2010: Churches Seeking Reconciliation and Peace.” The Center offers a day of prayer for Peace, Non-violence and Reconciliation, in the spirit of Brother Roger of Taizé, advisor to the Vatican II study on Ecumenism. The day will include periods of chanted prayer and silence, conversation, as well as time to listen to the songs of our own hearts and those of our world. Join us, as we pray, not only “that the world may be one,” but that the global family will choose to listen to the gentle, reconciling Spirit of God in all our relationships.
Location: Center for Spiritual Development $55 (includes lunch)
HENRI NOUWEN ON SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIP
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Presented by: Wil Hernandez, Ph.D.
Henri Nouwen placed paramount importance on having a spiritual friend, the kind that Celtic Christians labeled as “anamchara” or soul friend. As Nouwen himself qualified: “Although we speak of ‘making friends,’ friends cannot be made. Friends are free gifts from God.” In this retreat, we will reflect upon the significant role of a soul friend as a sacred companion on our journey, primarily drawing upon Nouwen’s own insightful experience.
Location: St. Joseph Center, Mother Louis Room $55 (includes lunch)
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Weekend Retreats
DESIRING DAYSPRING: Advent Retreat
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:00 a.m.–Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
Presented by: Margaret Scharf, OP
Dayspring is a Medieval word for the dawn, and we are familiar with the great antiphon, “O come, thou Dayspring from on high.” As we prepare for the coming of the Incarnate One, let us reflect on how our deepest desire is in sync with God’s desire for us. What are the gifts that God has in store for us as we contemplate the Feasts of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Lucy? $250, commuters $200 (includes lunch on Sunday)
SEND US YOUR SPIRIT: A Retreat for Young Adults
Friday, May 14, 7:30 p.m.–Sunday, May 16, 2010, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Cecilia Magladry, CSJ
This retreat provides a space for young adults from 21-35 to step back in order to deepen their spiritual life through input, personal and community prayer, and faith sharing. $275, commuters $225
MECHTHILD OF MAGDEBURG AND LOVE MYSTICISM
Friday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.–Sunday, June 27, 2010, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: David Hoover, MTS
During this retreat we will look at the great medieval mystic Mechthild of Magdeburg, as well as the on-going tradition of Love Mysticism which stretches from the middle ages to our contemporary time. We will savor love mysticism’s themes—love and longing, desire and delight, and the woundings and wonders of love—and explore how they relate to our own lives. $275, commuters $225
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6-Day Retreats
HOLY WEEK RETREAT: Journeying with Jesus as the Beloved Disciple
Sunday, Mar. 28, 7:00 p.m.–Sunday, Apr. 4, 2010, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Margaret Scharf, OP
Take the journey to Jerusalem in the footsteps of the “disciple whom Jesus loved.” This week will be a guided scriptural reflection on the Gospel of John with particular emphasis on placing ourselves alongside Jesus as His beloved disciple. Bring your Bible and journal. Please note that this guided retreat continues through to noon on Easter Sunday. $425, commuters $280
GUIDED-DIRECTED RETREAT: Sacred Time-Sacred Space
Thursday, July 8, 7:30 p.m.–Thursday, July 15, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Presented by: Cecilia Magladry, CSJ and Team
Thomas Merton poses the question, “What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us from ourselves?” Join us for a contemplative retreat of solitude, silence, and deep communication with self and God. A daily meeting with a spiritual director will companion participants along this sacred time and space. $425, commuters $280
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Private Retreats
Accommodations are available for individuals who wish to make a private retreat. Two week's advance reservation is appreciated. For reservations call Ruth Terry at (714) 744-3175 ext. 4401 or rterry@csjorange.org.
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