The holiday season can be stressful as well as beautiful. In this day retreat the anticipation of Hope and Light through reflections on the Winters Solstice, the Advent Season, and Taizé prayer will move us toward mother nature’s rhythm for our lives. Join S. Joetta Venneman, Carolyn Cromer, Lisa Downs and Amy Pascucci as we […]
What is a spiritual autobiography? Simply put, it’s telling the story of what God has done in your life. It’s an invitation to share your God story. Spiritual autobiography is also an invitation to receive the God stories of others. As we share our testimonies of God’s faithfulness amidst our struggles we are reminded that […]
From its most ancient roots, Christianity has held that there are Two Books of Scripture: the little book of the Bible and the big book of Creation. Having the same Author, these sacred books cannot ultimately contradict. However, in the modern era, with the rise of science and the age of reason, the two books […]
Loss weaves its way into our lives in multiple ways, through death and nondeath losses. Grief offers a process of healing that acknowledges loss, sometimes missing in certain types of loss, and opens a space for hope to grow. This day will offer a safe place to develop a deeper trust in grief as our […]
In our intensely active, mobile and socially-connected society, we seem to have lost the ability to pause or maintain a sense of peace. Yet our lives today plead for a greater contemplative calm. For all who feel overworked or overwhelmed, there are ways to pause periodically and still be productive. Drawing from our ancient Catholic […]
You do not need to consider yourself a seasoned writer to attend this writer's retreat. This is a gathering for those who enjoy writing, even if it's only in your journal. By writing together and sharing words so much arises.
Each day will be a rhythm of writing practice, sharing, music, film and poetry. We'll use writing prompts to discover what moves the heart and what we are being called to embrace for the sake of the world.
Paula D'Arcy is a writer, international retreat leader, and the founder and President of Red Bird Foundation. Red Bird Foundation supports the growth and spiritual development of all who want to live with a more open heart, including those in limited circumstances such as individuals in prison or those in great need, and those invested in the healing of this world. Paula is a former psychotherapist whose personal tragedy led her to reach out to others. Through her retreats and publications, she is a beacon of hope as we encounter challenges and grief throughout our life. Among her best-selling books are Gift of the Red Bird, Waking Up to This Day, and Stars at Night.
Today, when so much of the evolutionary process is being explained from a materialistic view, one of the most challenging questions for believers is how to envision the role of the Divine in the ongoing creation. Contemporary mystics have discovered powerful images that address this dilemma. In particular, Jesuit Pierre Teilhard de Chardin speaks eloquently […]