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*Continuing Education and Professional Enrichment
for Spiritual Directors presents:
The Power of Forgiveness / A Lenten Retreat
When: Saturday, March 13 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
Fee: $50 before March 6, $60 after. (Optional Lunch: $5.25)
Where: Martin de Porres Center, St. Mary of the Springs
2330 Airport Dr, Columbus, Ohio
Forgiveness is a process of healing that takes time and goes through many stages. We are all hurt as we journey through this life. Sometimes we are able to let go of the hurts, no matter how severe and at other times we hold on to them and let them blot out the joy and beauty of other life experiences. To continue carrying hurts is to choose to continue to hurt. In the long-term, the one I harm most by not forgiving is myself. To hold on to a hurt or grudge saps my psychological and spiritual energy, paving the way for negativity, cynicism, passive aggressiveness and spiritual boredom. Forgiveness is a gradual realization that I cannot control another.
This important topic of healing and forgiveness will be explored in a retreat format where prayer, input, time for reflection and dialogue will be experienced. Lent invites us to pause and take stock of where we are in our spiritual life. It is a wonderful time to ask god to "take away our stony hearts and give us hearts of flesh instead" (Ezek. 36:26), especially when we sense within ourselves an inclination to hold on to the hurt and pain. We need God's help in the process of forgiveness.
Register with the Spirituality Network for this workshop by calling 614 228-8867 or email spiritnetwk@hotmail.com
Mini-Course on Trends in Christian Spirituality
PLACE: Spirituality Network - 444 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
FEE: $60.00 Prepaid by April 5, 2010, $75.00 after that date
Preregistration REQUIRED: Space is limited.
Call (614) 228-8867 or email spiritnetwk@hotmail.com
This introductory series poses four important questions, which frame our understanding and experience of Christian Spirituality in daily life. Opportunities for dialogue and reflection will be included in each session. Readings, handouts, or other pertinent materials will also be provided.
Topics include:
- April 12, 2010 - What is Christian Spirituality and How is it Relevant for My Life?
- April 19, 2010 - How Does a Person Living in This World Draw Close to God?
- April 26, 2010 - What Are the Dynamics of the Spiritual Journey?
- May 3, 2010 - How Do We Balance Busyness with Reflective Time in Our Daily Life?
Facilitators: Janice Bachman, O.P. and Sharon Reed (both ladies teach an expanded version of this in the Wellstreams Program)
Workshop on Eco-Spirituality
When: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., registration 9:10 a.m.
Where: Martin De Porres Center, St. Mary of the Springs.
Cost: $55.00 before April 26 and $60.00 after that. Brown Bag lunch recommended so that we can continue some of the program outside. (weather permitting).
Through images, experiences and personal reflection we will come to understand how intimately connected we are to the very origins of the Universe. We will consider our spiritual growth and our spiritual directions ministry in the context of the Universe Story: the "Great Work" spoken of by Thomas Berry and others. The explosion of knowledge in today's world challenges us to expand our consciousness about who are, and who we are in relation to God.
Facilitators: Marguerite Chandler and Joan Supel are both Dominican Sisters of Peace.
Workshop on Masculine Spirituality
When: October 23, 2010
Wellstreams offers continuing education and professional enrichment opportunities for Spiritual Directors, Pastoral Care Ministers, Chaplains, or anyone in companioning ministry.
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