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SUMMARY:Awaken to Your Spiritual Story: Women's Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Awaken to Your Spiritual Story is a reflective and nurturing retreat for women of all ages to engage with their creativity\, self-expression\, and intuition to discover greater spiritual meaning in their life stories.    \nEach life story has times of ease and love\, mystery and drama\, and challenge and sorrow. Exploring these experiences through contemplative\, creative activities helps us experience the many ways God leads and accompanies us through all types of life experiences. When we delve into our ordinary lives to reveal our sacred stories\, we find surprising new perspectives and insights that knit our experiences into a whole. This helps us to trust more deeply in the movement of God and the Holy Spirit and to open to new practices for going forward and discerning our path. \nDuring the weekend\, we will explore several creative\, contemplative practices to discover the storylines of our path.  You will learn to do SoulCollage®\, a surprising collage process that sparks intuition and reveals unexpected insights about you. You will be introduced to simple creative processes for journal reflections\, playful movement\, contemplative nature walks\, and a collaborative art activity.  These experiences will guide each woman toward discovering new meaning\, depth\, and sacred essence in the stories of her life. \nFacilitators will guide the weekend. Each brings experience in creative spiritual methods and a heart-centered approach to group spiritual facilitation.   \nThese supportive facilitators will guide small group sharing and storytelling for the sacred work of discovering and telling our stories.  \nYou will leave with a deeper connection to yourself and your sacred path\, as well as a deep appreciation for the journeys of other women.  You will have a personal  expression of your story\, which might be a collage\, a story or a poem\, a symbol\, or a piece of art. Importantly\,  you will have new creative practices to continue on your spiritual path. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nFacilitator Bios:  \nKathy Garrett\, Ph.D.\, is a SoulCollage@ facilitator\, retreat guide\, team and leadership coach\, consultant\, and professor.  In each of her roles and in her own life\, she is drawn to the path of wholeness\, which calls for inner exploration\, discovery\, and ongoing release of outmoded stories and beliefs. She approaches this work with a light-hearted spirit and delight in the path of discovery. Her prayer practices are at the center of her work\, supporting her connection with the Divine Spirit and connecting with others from a heart space.  She is a devoted practitioner of Centering Prayer\, SoulCollage®\, journaling\, wide and deep reading\, sitting in a sacred circle for storytelling\, and wandering in nature for inspiration. Kathy also works with the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Mission Advancement.  She is drawn to their welcoming charism and the experience of being met with their deep\, unconditional love and acceptance.   \nAndria Seneviratne (she/her) is a seeker whose mission is to open hearts and heal the fragmented relationships between ourselves\, God\, and each other. She is a sacred space holder with experience as a facilitator\, spiritual companion\, and strategy consultant. Andria's work centers around tapping into our divine essence and returning to our compassionate\, loving God by living into our full humanity in body\, mind\, and spirit. Andrea serves as a catalyst for deep change in each of her different roles.  In her practice\, she embraces her lived experience as an immigrant\, woman\, Asian American\, athlete\, and fellow traveler to support others in being their true selves.  \nBecky McIntyre (she/her) is a community artist\, muralist\, and linocut printmaker in Philadelphia. Through her work\, often collective in nature\, she hopes to bring awareness to sociopolitical issues and the transformative and healing nature of art and to activate and inspire new ways of being. She collaborates regularly with St. Raphaela Center\, recently as artist-in-residence. She works with local and national collectives of educators and young people in higher education around the Global Synod and facilitates collective synodal art and synodal listening\, through the process of Conversations in the Spirit. 
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/awaken-to-your-spiritual-story-womens-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Women's Weekend
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SUMMARY:Enrichment Session for Spiritual Directors: Identifying Your Own Voice as a Spiritual Director
DESCRIPTION:Online Enrichment Sessions for Spiritual Directors\nSundays\, 1:00-4:00pm EST - Zoom\nFebruary 23\, 2025: Paul Burgmayer\, Ph.D \nIdentifying Your Own Voice as a Spiritual Director\nAn afternoon of exploration into your spiritual direction practice \nEver find yourself questioning why you do certain things as a spiritual director? Is it habit? Training? Or simply what you feel is expected? Have you ever considered changing your approach? Maybe you're drawn to being more contemplative.  Or less serious - allowing a bit more laughter into your sessions. Perhaps you're interested in finding a different balance between exploring your directee's prayer life and their everyday life. What if you tried breaking one or two of the rules you learned in training to see what new possibilities arise? \nYour growth as a director doesn’t stop when formal training ends. During our time together\, you'll reflect on the evolution of your practice\, compare notes with other spiritual directors\, and explore adjustments to your practice that might uncover deeper connections with God and the person before you. \nDuring our online session\, topics to be explored include: \n\nHow our training has shaped our practice\nExperiences since our training that have changed us\nAspects of our practice that feel comfortable or uncomfortable now\nA look to historical spiritual direction practices for new perspectives on ours\nConsidering alternative methods like the enneagram or focusing to explore a directee’s inner life\nCrafting a personal plan going forward based on insights gleaned from our discussions\n\nDoes this sound intriguing? Maybe even fun? If so\, join us for an afternoon dedicated to exploring your spiritual direction practice. Let’s see what emerges with lots of introspection\, discussion\, and a little bit of learning. \nRegister\n\nAdditional Session\nApril 6\, 2025: Tricia Way \nListening as a Radical Act of Love\, Healing\, Justice\, and Transformation \nThis session will offer Spiritual Directors an opportunity to join together in community and reflect deeply on the content\, quality\, and impact of our listening in the work that we do. Tricia Way\, co-author of The Little Book of Listening and facilitator with JUST Listening\, will guide us in thinking about what hinders our ability to listen presently and what can strengthen it. We will also contemplate the radical potential of listening from a place of presence with ourselves and another person\, opening space for love\, healing\, justice\, and transformation to emerge from the listening encounter. There will be time for personal reflection as well as large and small group discussions during our time together in this enrichment session. \nRegister here for April 6
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/enrichment-session-for-spiritual-directors-identifying-your-own-voice-as-a-spiritual-director/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Director Formation
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Directors: Apply for a Practicum in Giving the 19th Annotation 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:This online practicum will explore the content\, graces and dynamics of the 19th Annotation: Retreat in Everyday Life.  It will provide assistance and support to spiritual directors as they give the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  This Practicum will deepen one’s experiential understanding of the weeks of the Spiritual Exercises as they unfold in the everyday life of a retreatant.  Growth in the  knowledge and understanding of Ignatian Rules for Discernment will unfold the appreciation of the art and skill of spiritual discernment. \nRequirements for admission: \n\nCompleted a Formation Program for Spiritual Direction\nReceives monthly Spiritual Direction\n\nMeeting with at least two persons for monthly ongoing spiritual direction and receiving monthly supervision\n\nMade the complete Spiritual Exercises either in the Thirty-Day Directed Retreat or the 19th Annotation Retreat\nWill direct at least one retreatant who will make the retreat from September to May and who can meet with you on a weekly basis (if you do not have your own retreatant\, the Center may be able to find one for you)\n\nDates / Times: 3rd Sunday of the month (12pm to 4pm ET) from September 2025 to May 2026 \nCost: $900  Scholarships available! \nRequirements for the practicum: \n\nA person who feels called to make the 19th Annotation Retreat and requests you as his/her director.  Retreatant and director meet weekly.\nA book report on the life of St. Ignatius.\nMonthly attendance at and participation in class.\nProcess notes for Disposition Days and for each Week of the Exercises\nAn in-class presentation.\nMonthly readings for class.\n\nIf you are interested\, please register and send a letter of intent including your desire to participate in this Practicum to Michelle Cimaroli\, aci (mcimaroli@straphaelacenter.org).  A Zoom interview with the facilitator\, Linda Robinson\, will complete your application process. \nWe will accept a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12. \nPlease make application on or before July 15\, 2025. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/spiritual-directors-apply-for-a-practicum-in-giving-the-19th-annotation-2025-26/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program,Online,Spiritual Director Formation
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T203000
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SUMMARY:Taizé Prayer with Adoration
DESCRIPTION:"[In the cross] we see definitively revealed the only divine omnipotence that can claim to correspond with a God of love: an omnipotence whose face bears the expression of a limitless love that nothing can quench\, discourage or prevent from pouring itself out inexhaustibly" (Brother Emmanuel of Taizé). \nThe practice of contemplative prayer opens us to encounter and to be formed by this love that is poured out. Taizé worship is a contemplative communal prayer service that consists of meditative singing\, Scripture reading\, and periods of silence in order to reach a contemplative state. It is an international movement\, inspired by an ecumenical interspiritual community in France. At St. Raphaela Center\, we integrate our charism of Eucharistic Adoration with this contemplative worship. \nCome to join us for a monthly Taizé prayer\, including Eucharistic Adoration that will extend in silence until 9pm after the hour-long Taizé service. \nDates: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:30-8:30pm. Adoration continues until 9pm. \n All are welcome - no reservations required.
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/taize-prayer-with-adoration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T100000
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SUMMARY:Winter Directed Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God’s voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will be conducting this 6-day retreat.  Each one possesses the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully\, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God\, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives.  The number\, nature and length of periods of formal prayer each day will depend upon the ability and needs of the individual and will be determined in conversation with the director. Retreatants are provided suggested scripture passages tailored to their own prayer. Ideally retreatants will have some experience in meditative prayer\, the desire to enter into prolonged silence\, and sufficient self-awareness to recognize their own inward movements. All retreatants have the opportunity for daily liturgy and reconciliation. \nPlease note: Retreatant bedooms will be in the House of Hope. During the weekend\, retreatants will need to make a short walk across the parking lot for meals and liturgy in the Main House. Spiritual Direction may also take place in the Main House during each day of the retreat. \nDate: January 20 – 27\, 2025 \nTime: Starting at 4:00pm \nCost: $580 \nRegistration: No later than January 15\, 2025 \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/winter-directed-retreat-2025/
CATEGORIES:Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T160000
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SUMMARY:Art & Spirituality Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some winter creation time in our Art Studio. Take time to go inward and reconnect\, allowing space for beauty and imagination to emerge. There will be quiet time for individual art making\, optional guided communal art practices\, and space for communal connection and accompaniment. Our art studio is stocked full of supplies\, but you are encouraged to bring your personal art and crafting supplies as well. Artists are welcome\, but no creative experience is required. Please reach out to Becky McIntyre\, retreat facilitator\, at sanaartista7@gmail.com with any dreams\, suggestions\, or questions.\n\nFriday\, January 10\, 5pm – Saturday\, January 11\, 4pm\n(Option to extend stay until Sunday morning 8:30am for additional independent art-making overnight)\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/art-spirituality-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Art & Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T113000
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Exploring the Dynamics of the Directed Retreat: Directing the Prayer of Another
DESCRIPTION:This Seminar is for spiritual directors who have made Directed Retreats and are interested in exploring the dynamics of this Retreat in the 3-8 day Directed Retreat format.  Through the use of input\, case studies\, role play\, readings related to the Directed Retreat\, personal prayer and reflection\, this seminar will cover such topics as: \n\nThe Dynamics operative in a Directed Retreat\nThe Director of the Directed Retreat\nDiscernment within the Director\nConversion Cycle (Four Movements in Prayer)\nCentrality of Religious Experience\nListening to the Prayer of Another\nFostering the Contemplative / Evocative Approach\nRole of Desire in Prayer \nValue of Sharing My Prayer with Another\nBringing Retreat to Closure\n\nDate: December 13-15\, 2024 \nTime: Starting at 4:00pm \nCost: $250 \nScholarships are available.  Please contact Michelle Cimaroli\, aci at director@straphaelacenter.org to inquire. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/rescheduled-exploring-the-dynamics-of-the-directed-retreat-directing-the-prayer-of-another/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Director Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T203000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Market & Advent Taize
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful evening of creativity\, community\, and seasonal cheer! We welcome old and new friends to walk through our decorated home\, sample delicious treats from our chef\, browse handmade gifts from visiting artist vendors\, connect with neighbors and friends\, and encounter God’s love through our Advent prayer service and Taize prayer service in the chapel. \n4:00 to 7:30pm - Christmas Market Open: local artists & vendors selling handmade gifts \n6:00 - Advent Prayer Reflection (25 minutes) \n7:30 - Taize Prayer Service: Songs\, Silence and Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel (1 hour) \nOur kitchen will be serving hot soups and sweets all evening. \nThe event is free to enter and open to the public. \n  \nDonations are welcome and appreciated to support our Retreatant Scholarship Fund! \nQuestions? Contact Jackie Newns\, Director of Communications\, at jnewns@straphaelacenter.org
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/christmas-market-advent-taize-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T110000
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SUMMARY:Advent Directed Retreat Extended
DESCRIPTION:A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God’s voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes. Our Spiritual Directors on staff will be conducting this 6-day retreat.  Each one possesses the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully\, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God\, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives.  The number\, nature and length of periods of formal prayer each day will depend upon the ability and needs of the individual and will be determined in conversation with the director. Retreatants are provided suggested scripture passages tailored to their own prayer. Ideally retreatants will have some experience in meditative prayer\, the desire to enter into prolonged silence\, and sufficient self-awareness to recognize their own inward movements. All retreatants have the opportunity for daily liturgy and reconciliation. \nPlease note: Retreatant bedooms will be in the House of Hope. During the weekend\, retreatants will need to make a short walk across the parking lot for meals and liturgy in the Main House. Spiritual Direction may also take place in the Main House during each day of the retreat. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/advent-directed-retreat-extended/
CATEGORIES:Advent Program,Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000
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SUMMARY:Advent Guided Weekend Retreat: The Expectant Mary
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Advent with Mary  \nLet's travel with Mary this season to help alleviate our own expectations\,  to meet the "God of Surprises"\, and to cling to the sure expectation that our salvation has and is coming in the form of baby Jesus\, the Christ child.  \nThemes of the weekend: \n\nEver wonder what Mary was expecting as she said "yes" to the angel Gabriel? (Luke 1:26-38)\nWhat was she expecting when she informed Joseph of her pregnancy? (Matthew 1:18-25)\nSurely her delivery and its circumstances were not what she was expecting! (Luke 2:1-20)\nCould she have expected the visits by the shepherds and Magi? (Luke 2:15-20\, Matthew 2:9-11)\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/advent-guided-weekend-retreat-the-expectant-mary/
CATEGORIES:Advent Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T200000
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SUMMARY:Floral Design: Thanksgiving Centerpieces
DESCRIPTION:Join Jackie to create a statement floral centerpiece – perfect for your Thanksgiving table! All materials provided: vessels\, shears\, wire\, floral tape\, greenery and fresh/dried flowers. We'll be using the deep\, muted hues of the season through fresh flowers\, accented with dried elements (lotus pods) and premium greenery (magnolia leaves). Learn how to reflex your roses to really make a sprawling piece! Learn too about sustainable mechanics\, like chicken wire to give your piece structure and shape. \nA spread of seasonal refreshments will be provided. \nWeather dependent\, we’ll forage some elements from the property! \nJackie Newns is the owner and designer of Red Seeds Floral @redseedsfloral. She serves as a Spiritual Director and Retreat Facilitator at the Center and supports our Communications. She believes that floral design is an avenue of prayer\, bringing her closer in touch with the Creator and Ultimate Artist. \nRegistration deadline: November 19 \n*If you are a student\, full-time volunteer or campus minister\, please use the discount code ART when registering. \nREGISTER HERE\nUpcoming Arts & Spirituality Workshops in the Fall Series
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/floral-design-thanksgiving-centerpieces/
CATEGORIES:Art & Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
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SUMMARY:Enrichment Session for Spiritual Directors: SoulCollage® Concepts and Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:Online Enrichment Sessions for Spiritual Directors\nSundays\, 1:00-4:00pm EST - Zoom\nNovember 24\, 2024: Kathy Garrett\, certified SoulCollage® Facilitator \nSoulCollage® Concepts and Spiritual Direction\nSoulCollage® is a psychospiritual collage process founded by family therapist\, Seena Frost in the 1980’s. Since that time\, an international community has grown with over 5000 trained SoulCollage® facilitators who guide people to discover their own creativity\, intuition\, and spiritual insights with SoulCollage®. Founder Seena Frost describes the SoulCollage® process in this way:  \n"The SoulCollage® process starts simply. We cut out and collage images that have called to us and glue them onto 8 by 5-inch mat board cards\, and then\, over time\, we dialogue with these images as if they were conscious beings. Through these "readings" we often receive deep and surprising answers to our life questions. Every step of the process helps us be in touch with feelings\, beliefs\, intuitions\, and wisdom. All are valuable things we might not know are in us until we hear the words coming out of our own mouths\, or until we feel the emotions well up from inside. This is the discovery part of the SoulCollage® process\, we may come to accept ourselves more fully and see value in feelings we previously avoided. We may find ourselves making wiser decisions and believing more consciously in our life purposes. We may step forward more boldly and speak up more clearly; we may enjoy life more and feel greater peace."   \nKathy Garrett\, Ph.D.\, certified SoulCollage® facilitator\, will share her own journey with SoulCollage® and explain the SoulCollage® process. She will also guide us to make and “read” a personal SoulCollage® card and facilitate a conversation about applying concepts from the Soul Collage® process in Spiritual Direction.   \nRegister\n  \nAdditional Sessions \nFebruary 23\, 2025: Paul Burgmayer\, Ph.D \nIdentifying Your Own Voice as a Spiritual Director\nAn afternoon of exploration into your spiritual direction practice \nEver find yourself questioning why you do certain things as a spiritual director? Is it habit? Training? Or simply what you feel is expected? Have you ever considered changing your approach? Maybe you're drawn to being more contemplative.  Or less serious - allowing a bit more laughter into your sessions. Perhaps you're interested in finding a different balance between exploring your directee's prayer life and their everyday life. What if you tried breaking one or two of the rules you learned in training to see what new possibilities arise? \nYour growth as a director doesn’t stop when formal training ends. During our time together\, you'll reflect on the evolution of your practice\, compare notes with other spiritual directors\, and explore adjustments to your practice that might uncover deeper connections with God and the person before you. \nDuring our online session\, topics to be explored include: \n\nHow our training has shaped our practice\nExperiences since our training that have changed us\nAspects of our practice that feel comfortable or uncomfortable now\nA look to historical spiritual direction practices for new perspectives on ours\nConsidering alternative methods like the enneagram or focusing to explore a directee’s inner life\nCrafting a personal plan going forward based on insights gleaned from our discussions\n\nDoes this sound intriguing? Maybe even fun? If so\, join us for an afternoon dedicated to exploring your spiritual direction practice. Let’s see what emerges with lots of introspection\, discussion\, and a little bit of learning. \nRegister here for February 23\n  \nApril 6\, 2025: Tricia Way \nListening as a Radical Act of Love\, Healing\, Justice\, and Transformation \nThis session will offer Spiritual Directors an opportunity to join together in community and reflect deeply on the content\, quality\, and impact of our listening in the work that we do. Tricia Way\, co-author of The Little Book of Listening and facilitator with JUST Listening\, will guide us in thinking about what hinders our ability to listen presently and what can strengthen it. We will also contemplate the radical potential of listening from a place of presence with ourselves and another person\, opening space for love\, healing\, justice\, and transformation to emerge from the listening encounter. There will be time for personal reflection as well as large and small group discussions during our time together in this enrichment session. \nRegister here for April 6
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/enrichment-session-for-spiritual-directors-soulcollage-concepts-and-spiritual-direction/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Director Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Weekend 2024
DESCRIPTION:In the season of gratitude\, we desire to bring our volunteers (seasoned and future) together for a beautiful experience of community. This program is on us\, free of charge! \nJoin us for any portion of the weekend! \nSaturday\, November 16\n5:30pm: Dinner\n6:30pm: Community Building \nOptional Overnight Stay  \nSunday\, November 17\n8am-12pm: Reflection Retreat\n12pm-1:30pm: Lunch\n1:30pm-4:30pm: Mission and Volunteer Information\n5:00pm: Mass of Thanksgiving \nREGISTER by October 25\nIf you haven't done so already\, please fill out our NEW Volunteer Information Form.
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/volunteer-weekend-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20241029T115122Z
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SUMMARY:Busy Person's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Busy Person’s Retreat is an experience designed to support you to connecting with God in your daily\, ordinary life.  During these days\, you will be encouraged to take the time to pray on your own for about 30 minutes each day.  Daily 30 minute meetings with your spiritual director either in-person or via Zoom are also intended to help you as a daily check-in\, ideally bringing you to a deepening of your prayer life. While there are many forms of prayer and everyone prays in their own way\, this retreat experience may help you to better understand the range of prayer practices available to you. Through this program\, you will be introduced to various Ignatian prayer practices\, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises. \nThis is a great opportunity to slow down before things pick up even more during the busyness of the holiday season. Choose either a 3-day or 5-day option. You may also want to spend a day or part of a day in the quiet of the Center.  November 17-19 are all quiet days if you would like to spend time in the chapel or enjoy a meal. \nIf the dates listed don't work for you\, feel free to register suggesting dates in the comments field\, and we'll work to have a director available for you! \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/busy-persons-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241219
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
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SUMMARY:Christmas Raffle: Win a Personalized Experience of the Center!
DESCRIPTION:We're bringing back our successful Christmas Raffle from last season\, which granted a few lucky winners a very personalized experience of our Center to share with their friends and family! \nTickets for 4 experiences can be purchased with the links below. $10/chance and 6 chances for $50. Sales will conclude at midnight on December 18th and we'll announce the 4 winners on the 19th\, in time for you to wrap and "gift" this special experience to your loved ones! \n  \n\nDinner for 12 prepared by Sister Lyan and Sister Michelle\nPrivate Pool Party for up to 18 \nSpecial Sunday Brunch for up to 25\nWeekend Retreat of your choosing!\n\n  \nAnd\, because we SOLD OUT of homemade biscotti at last year's Christmas Market\, we're opening our kitchen for Pre-Orders! Order a box of 12 Anise Biscotti\, we'll have it wrapped beautifully for you\, ready to gift to your holiday hosts! Biscotti can be picked up at the Christmas Market on December 11th or on December 12th! \n\nPre-Order a Box of Homemade Biscotti! 
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/christmas-raffle-win-a-personalized-experience-of-the-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240824T170854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T202007Z
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SUMMARY:Embodied Prayer: Walking the Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Hibberd will guide us in a beautiful afternoon of getting in touch with our bodies\, using breath-work\, stretches\, and gentle movements as we reflect on our wholeness and reconnect with the natural world. We will walk the outdoor labyrinth\, an ancient spiritual practice\, and take time for quiet reflection and journaling. There will also be the option to use a handheld labyrinth\, which each participant will take home with them. We will conclude by spending some time in sacred sharing and exploring how you can incorporate movement into your daily prayer life at home. \nA labyrinth is an ancient spiritual resource that offers the opportunity to invite people into a deeper spiritual connection by quieting the mind\, opening the heart\, and engaging the body. Walking a labyrinth allows dedicated time and space for prayer\, meditation\, and thoughtful reflection. It is a place to retreat\, restore\, and renew. The labyrinth provides nonjudgmental space for community building\, healing\, and contemplation. They may be found at churches\, synagogues\, hospitals\, wellness centers\, spas\, prisons\, schools and universities\, playgrounds and community centers\, as well as backyards and beaches. \nRegistration deadline: October 27 \n*If you are a student\, full-time volunteer or campus minister\, please use the discount code ART when registering. \n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\nUpcoming Arts & Spirituality Workshops in the Fall Series
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/embodied-prayer-walking-the-labyrinth/
CATEGORIES:Art & Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240122T211719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T213159Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Directed Retreat II
DESCRIPTION:A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes.  Each director possesses the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully\, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God\, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives.  The number\, nature and length of periods of formal prayer each day will depend upon the ability and needs of the individual and will be determined in conversation with the director. Retreatants are provided suggested scripture passages tailored to their own prayer. Ideally retreatants will have some experience in meditative prayer\, the desire to enter into prolonged silence\, and sufficient self-awareness to recognize their own inward movements. All retreatants have the opportunity for daily liturgy and reconciliation. \nDate: October 25 to November 1\, 2024 \nTime: Starting at 4:00pm \nCost: $580 - $675 (depending on room choice) \nRegister Here\n\nNEW: Online Option (Online Spiritual Direction ONLY)
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/fall-directed-retreat-weekend-ii-2/
CATEGORIES:Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240122T212810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T021505Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Directed Retreat Weekend II
DESCRIPTION:A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes.  Each director possesses the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully\, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God\, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives.  The number\, nature and length of periods of formal prayer each day will depend upon the ability and needs of the individual and will be determined in conversation with the director. Retreatants are provided suggested scripture passages tailored to their own prayer. Ideally retreatants will have some experience in meditative prayer\, the desire to enter into prolonged silence\, and sufficient self-awareness to recognize their own inward movements. All retreatants have the opportunity for daily liturgy and reconciliation. \nDate: October 25-27\, 2024 \nTime: Starting at 4:00pm \nCost: $250 (depending on room choice) \nRegister Here\nONLINE OPTION: SPIRITUAL DIRECTION ONLY
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/fall-directed-retreat-weekend-ii-3/
CATEGORIES:Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240809T204525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T203435Z
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SUMMARY:Listening for Transformation: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 6 weeks as we journey through the book: The Little Book of Listening: Listening as a Radical Act of Love\, Justice\, Healing\, and Transformation. The group will be a space where share about the book as well as engage the practice of deep emergent listening with ourselves and others. \nWeek 1: Tuesday\, October 15th from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Raphaela Center\, Dinner Provided\nWeek 2: Tuesday\, October 22nd from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Zoom\nWeek 3: Tuesday\, October 29th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Zoom\nWeek 4: Tuesday\, November 5th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Zoom\nWeek 5: Tuesday\, November 12th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Zoom\nWeek 6: Monday\, November 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Raphaela Center\, Dinner Provided\n\nThe cost of participating in this group is $75. This includes the cost of the book and 2 shared meals. \nRegister Here by October 1st\, so we can mail the book to you (or you can pick it up at the Center). Participants will read Chapters 1-3 before the first meeting on October 15th. \nIf you have questions about the program format (in-person and Zoom sessions)\, please contact Jackie at jnewns@straphaelacenter.org 
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/listening-for-transformation-book-club/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240906T194700Z
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SUMMARY:Enrichment Session for Spiritual Directors: When Directees Talk Politics
DESCRIPTION:Online Enrichment Sessions for Spiritual Directors\nSundays\, 1:00-4:00pm EST - Zoom\n***Attend all 4 sessions for $100*** \nOctober 13\, 2024: Nicholas Collura \nWhen Directees Talk Politics\nHave you ever frozen in panic when a directee has brought up politics? Or do you sometimes wonder what role spiritual companionship might play during politically fraught seasons? \nSome of us may regard political conversation in a spiritual accompaniment session as a distraction from soul work or as a transgression of our professional role or ethical code. This workshop recognizes politics as an expression of values that can shape a directee's self-image\, impact spiritual and emotional well-being\, and serve as context for questions of vocation\, justice\, and prayer. How can we help directees to explore connections between their political world-views and their spiritual lives? \nRegister\n  \nAdditional Sessions \nNOTE: If you would like to attend all 4 sessions at a discounted rate ($100 for the entire series)\, there is the possibility to do so when you register for this Oct. 13 session.  Otherwise\, if you would like to attend multiple sessions\, please register for each session individually. \nNovember 24\, 2024: Kathy Garrett\, certified SoulCollage® Facilitator \nSoulCollage® Concepts and Spiritual Direction\nSoulCollage® is a psychospiritual collage process founded by family therapist\, Seena Frost in the 1980’s. Since that time\, an international community has grown with over 5000 trained SoulCollage® facilitators who guide people to discover their own creativity\, intuition\, and spiritual insights with SoulCollage®. Founder Seena Frost describes the SoulCollage® process in this way:  \n"The SoulCollage® process starts simply. We cut out and collage images that have called to us and glue them onto 8 by 5-inch mat board cards\, and then\, over time\, we dialogue with these images as if they were conscious beings. Through these "readings" we often receive deep and surprising answers to our life questions. Every step of the process helps us be in touch with feelings\, beliefs\, intuitions\, and wisdom. All are valuable things we might not know are in us until we hear the words coming out of our own mouths\, or until we feel the emotions well up from inside. This is the discovery part of the SoulCollage® process\, we may come to accept ourselves more fully and see value in feelings we previously avoided. We may find ourselves making wiser decisions and believing more consciously in our life purposes. We may step forward more boldly and speak up more clearly; we may enjoy life more and feel greater peace."   \nKathy Garrett\, Ph.D.\, certified SoulCollage® facilitator\, will share her own journey with SoulCollage® and explain the SoulCollage® process. She will also guide us to make and “read” a personal SoulCollage® card and facilitate a conversation about applying concepts from the Soul Collage® process in Spiritual Direction.   \nRegister here for November 24\n  \nFebruary 23\, 2025: Paul Burgmayer\, Ph.D \nIdentifying Your Own Voice as a Spiritual Director\nAn afternoon of exploration into your spiritual direction practice \nEver find yourself questioning why you do certain things as a spiritual director? Is it habit? Training? Or simply what you feel is expected? Have you ever considered changing your approach? Maybe you're drawn to being more contemplative.  Or less serious - allowing a bit more laughter into your sessions. Perhaps you're interested in finding a different balance between exploring your directee's prayer life and their everyday life. What if you tried breaking one or two of the rules you learned in training to see what new possibilities arise? \nYour growth as a director doesn’t stop when formal training ends. During our time together\, you'll reflect on the evolution of your practice\, compare notes with other spiritual directors\, and explore adjustments to your practice that might uncover deeper connections with God and the person before you. \nDuring our online session\, topics to be explored include: \n\nHow our training has shaped our practice\nExperiences since our training that have changed us\nAspects of our practice that feel comfortable or uncomfortable now\nA look to historical spiritual direction practices for new perspectives on ours\nConsidering alternative methods like the enneagram or focusing to explore a directee’s inner life\nCrafting a personal plan going forward based on insights gleaned from our discussions\n\nDoes this sound intriguing? Maybe even fun? If so\, join us for an afternoon dedicated to exploring your spiritual direction practice. Let’s see what emerges with lots of introspection\, discussion\, and a little bit of learning. \nRegister here for February 23\n  \nApril 6\, 2025: Tricia Way \nListening as a Radical Act of Love\, Healing\, Justice\, and Transformation \nThis session will offer Spiritual Directors an opportunity to join together in community and reflect deeply on the content\, quality\, and impact of our listening in the work that we do. Tricia Way\, co-author of The Little Book of Listening and facilitator with JUST Listening\, will guide us in thinking about what hinders our ability to listen presently and what can strengthen it. We will also contemplate the radical potential of listening from a place of presence with ourselves and another person\, opening space for love\, healing\, justice\, and transformation to emerge from the listening encounter. There will be time for personal reflection as well as large and small group discussions during our time together in this enrichment session. \nRegister here for April 6
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/enrichment-session-for-spiritual-directors-when-directees-talk-politics/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Director Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Directors Circle: The Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Directors Circle of the Philadelphia Region presents\, \nThe Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool: Walking the Labyrinth and Introducing the Experience to Those We Companion \nThe labyrinth is a sacred container where we can quiet the outside noise\, going inside to what touches us in spirit.  Whether used as meditation in motion\, walking with an intention\, or expressing a question or a prayer\, the labyrinth holds us as we Release\, Receive\, and Reflect.  As we navigate the twists and turns--a metaphor for the journey of life--we listen for what comes up in order to tend to ourselves and our spirit.  There are no requirements or exceptions.  Just stay on the path.  \nJoin us for this special time in our community of spiritual directors for a presentation by Rasheeda Hastings at St. Raphaela Center (616 Coopertown Road\, Haverford\, PA 19041)\, as we walk their beautiful labyrinth\, which is located outside\, just in front of the House of Hope.  Dress according to the weather (there will be handheld labyrinths for those who do not wish to physically walk).  We will have time for quiet reflection and then sharing within our whole group before we depart.    \nEvent Details\n \nSchedule for the day: \n9:00 am – 11:30 am: St. Raphaela’s welcomes all for optional contemplative time (arrive at any time)\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm: “Catch up” time followed by lunch at noon\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Presentation beginning in the chapel and then moving to St. Raphaela’s labyrinth\, reconvening in the chapel for group sharing and closing \nCost: \n\n$45 includes lunch\n$35 if you are bringing your own lunch\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/spiritual-directors-circle-the-labyrinth-as-a-spiritual-tool/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Director Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240711T145217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T030830Z
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SUMMARY:Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio: Spanish Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nListening to God like Ignatius ~ Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio\nSpanish Ignatian Weekend Retreat \nObjective: The Hispanic Ministry Team of OIS (Office of Ignatian Spirituality)\, designed “Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio” as an experience of Ignatian Spirituality for beginners. \nDuration: It is a weekend retreat\, starting Friday night and ending Sunday afternoon with the celebration of the Eucharistic. \nMethodology: The retreat introduces moments of silence in a progressive manner. \nAfter each moment\, the person is offered time to pray\, reflect\, and is invited to share with the whole group the “fruits” of the moment of prayer. \nDuring the weekend\, each person has several opportunities to participate and share in small groups of Spiritual Conversation. \nEach participant has also an opportunity for individual spiritual conversations. \n“Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio” consists of nine segments called “moments” that introduce Ignatian principles\, and ways of praying through guided contemplations\, reflections\, meditation\, and silence. Retreatants pray about their own history\, their identity\, how they relate to the world\, the meaning of silence\, their free time\, their relationship with Jesus\, Ignatius’ story\, and their call to service. \nCost: $250 for an individual room; $425 total for a double room; $160 for commuters \nDeposit: $50 to reserve a space \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/escuchando-a-dios-como-ignacio-spanish-weekend-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Ignatian Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240821T151251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T194224Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting with Soul: The Life in Christ Paper Flower
DESCRIPTION:Crafting with Soul: The Life in Christ Paper Flower is a unique and enriching creative workshop designed to nourish both your artistic spirit and your faith journey. In this workshop\, participants will each build a giant paper rose while reflecting on aspects of Christian life petal by petal. As we work through building the flower\, we will explore Holy Scripture\, journal\, and have discussion time to share our experiences with one another. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to combine creativity with introspection\, all within a supportive and uplifting community. No previous creative skills required. "Crafting with Soul: The Life in Christ Paper Flower" is more than just a crafting session; it's a holistic experience that nurtures your creativity and faith\, leaving you feeling inspired and renewed. \n\nShera Morris grew up in Alabama with a pastor father and an art teacher mother. Her household was equal parts creative projects and preaching. As a true reflection of that upbringing\, Shera has owned several creative businesses and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Theological Studies. The thesis to finish that degree was titled Visual Arts in Ministry. These two worlds have always been combined for Shera and she looks forward to continuing to reflect the creativity of our Creator. You can find Shera on Instagram @whatshemakin where she's making dinner for her family\, decor for her home in Elkins Park\, or dolls for her daughter.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: September 21 \nTreat your soul to a full day art retreat!  We're offering the option to register for a full-day option\, which includes participating in our Crafting with Soul workshop in the morning with Shera Morris\, enjoying a delicious lunch provided by the Center\, and wrapping up the day with SoulCollage® with Kathy Garrett. \n\n\n*If you are a student\, full-time volunteer or campus minister\, please use the discount code ART when registering.  \n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\nUpcoming Arts & Spirituality Workshops in the Fall Series
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/crafting-with-soul-the-life-in-christ-paper-flower/
CATEGORIES:Art & Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240122T204436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T205216Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Directed Retreat I
DESCRIPTION:A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God’s voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes.  Each director possesses the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully\, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God\, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives.  The number\, nature and length of periods of formal prayer each day will depend upon the ability and needs of the individual and will be determined in conversation with the director. Retreatants are provided suggested scripture passages tailored to their own prayer. Ideally retreatants will have some experience in meditative prayer\, the desire to enter into prolonged silence\, and sufficient self-awareness to recognize their own inward movements. All retreatants have the opportunity for daily liturgy and reconciliation. \nDate: September 20-27\, 2024 \nTime: Starting at 4:00pm \nCost: $580 – $675 (depending on room choice) \nRegister Here \nNEW: Online Option (Online Spiritual Direction ONLY)
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/fall-directed-retreat-i-2/
CATEGORIES:Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T110000
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UID:2480-1726848000-1727002800@www.straphaelacenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Directed Retreat Weekend I
DESCRIPTION:A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God's voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes.  Each director possesses the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully\, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God\, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives.  The number\, nature and length of periods of formal prayer each day will depend upon the ability and needs of the individual and will be determined in conversation with the director. Retreatants are provided suggested scripture passages tailored to their own prayer. Ideally retreatants will have some experience in meditative prayer\, the desire to enter into prolonged silence\, and sufficient self-awareness to recognize their own inward movements. All retreatants have the opportunity for daily liturgy and reconciliation. \nDate: September 20 to 22\, 2024 \nTime: Starting at 4:00pm \nCost: $250 \nRegister Here\nNEW: Online Option (Online Spiritual Direction ONLY)
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/fall-directed-retreat-weekend-i-3/
CATEGORIES:Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer: Deepening Our Relationship with God
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to an afternoon experience of Centering Prayer. Whether you are new to Centering Prayer\, are just curious\, or have a regular practice\, please join the welcoming Centering Prayer group at St. Raphaela Center for an experience of Centering Prayer teachings\, group silent prayer\, and discussion about prayer practices. \nCentering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer\, in which we experience God's presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer. Rather\, it adds depth of meaning to all prayer. \nPlease come if you are curious about Centering Prayer; if you practice on your own; or would like to learn more about this contemplative practice. \nDate: Sunday\, September 15\, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm \nLocation: House of Hope \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/centering-prayer-deepening-our-relationship-with-god/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240711T181430Z
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SUMMARY:The (he)ART of Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Who is “the self” that teaches? How do you “see yourself” in the classroom? \nSpend a day looking at your inner landscape and contemplating how your heart is interwoven in the way you lead and educate. Connect with other educators who teach beyond techniques. Strategize for yourself how vulnerability has a role in connecting with the heart of your students and nourish your imagination and faith life before starting a new year! \nSchedule:\n8:30 \n\nArrival & Settling In\n\n9:00 to 2:30 \n\nQuiet Time for Personal Reflection\nShared Dialogue in Small Groups\nLunch\nGuided Content and Prompts from Linda\n\n2:30 to 4:00 \n\nRelax\, Socialize and Share Ideas by the Pool (Optional)\n\nHighlights of the day:\n\nPresentations by Linda Robinson\nPersonal time for prayer and reflection\nCommunity & Belonging with Other Educators\n\nCost: $55\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/the-heart-of-teaching/
CATEGORIES:Days of Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20230811T201754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T182948Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Directed Retreat III 2024
DESCRIPTION:A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God’s voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes.  Each director possesses the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully\, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God\, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives.  The number\, nature and length of periods of formal prayer each day will depend upon the ability and needs of the individual and will be determined in conversation with the director. Retreatants are provided suggested scripture passages tailored to their own prayer. Ideally retreatants will have some experience in meditative prayer\, the desire to enter into prolonged silence\, and sufficient self-awareness to recognize their own inward movements. All retreatants have the opportunity for daily liturgy and reconciliation. \nCost: $580 -$675 (depending on room choice) \nRegister Here\nNEW: Online Option (Online Spiritual Direction ONLY)
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/summer-directed-retreat-2024/
CATEGORIES:Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20230811T201458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T183004Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Directed Retreat II 2024
DESCRIPTION:A directed retreat at St. Raphaela Center is a time of quiet in order to enhance attentiveness to God’s voice within you and in your life. A reverent silence is maintained throughout the Retreat Center at all times including during meals. Each retreatant meets with his/her director daily for approximately 45 minutes.  Each director possesses the necessary skills to guide their directees compassionately and peacefully\, allowing them to listen to God’s voice and to journey closely with their loving God\, both within the retreat setting and going forth into their daily lives.  The number\, nature and length of periods of formal prayer each day will depend upon the ability and needs of the individual and will be determined in conversation with the director. Retreatants are provided suggested scripture passages tailored to their own prayer. Ideally retreatants will have some experience in meditative prayer\, the desire to enter into prolonged silence\, and sufficient self-awareness to recognize their own inward movements. All retreatants have the opportunity for daily liturgy and reconciliation. \nCost: $580 -$675 (depending on room choice) \n  \nRegister Here \nNEW: Online Option (Online Spiritual Direction ONLY)
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/summer-directed-retreat-ii-2024/
CATEGORIES:Silent Directed Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T072502
CREATED:20240501T191323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T200847Z
UID:2614-1718985600-1719140400@www.straphaelacenter.org
SUMMARY:Silent Retreat Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a quiet weekend retreat to transition into summer? Gain perspective\, unplug\, rest and pray through a personal silent retreat in our House of Hope in the prime June season! The pool will be open and the garden will be abundant (with ranunculus and arugula surrounding the patio). Our outdoor labyrinth and art studio will be available to enrich your prayer\, as well as daily celebration of the Eucharist and adoration in the main chapel. Optional spiritual direction is also available. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.straphaelacenter.org/event/silent-retreat-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Silent Directed Retreat
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