One Night Spirituality Programs Free Introductory spirituality sessions-Registration Required Please call (856) 869-3125 to register Tuesdays, 7-8 pm (sign-in at 6:45 pm) Location: Lourdes Little Portion, 1049 Haddon Avenue, 2nd Floor, Collingswood _________________________________________________________     SPIRIT ALIVE AT LOURDES WELLNESS   GROUP SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: COMPANIONS  ON THE JOURNEY These small group sessions will be based on the best selling book: When the Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd.  In this easy to read book:  “Sue Monk Kidd, a married woman, tries to open a path before you – one grounded in the Bible and centuries of spiritual wisdom - that will change your life forever”.  The sessions will involve sharing among the participants and an opportunity to grow closer to your true self and God/Higher Power.    Participants purchase the book on their own. First Tuesday Evenings  OR  Thursday Afternoons INTRODUCTION TO THOMAS MERTON, MYSTIC MERTON, THE MONK  “Although he never wanted a following, Thomas Merton became on of the best-loved and most influential spiritual masters of our time”. The biography of Merton is a spiritual journey.  Through his writings and prayer, we will see how this is so.  The following themes will be explored: conversion, inner freedom, solitude vs. isolation, prayer of the heart, natural contemplation, authenticity, anxiety and hope.  Sessions will include prayer experience, short input, and discussion on various themes.   Thursday Afternoons BRIDGES TO CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING with THOMAS MERTON A small group experience that is a tool for spiritual development.  Bridges invites you on a “journey toward spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life”. The themes for this new series include: Contemplative Living; Contemplative Dialogue; Exploring Life’s Questions; Trusting Life, Nature, and God; Praying through Your Image of God; Doing God’s Will; Praying Roots of Your Own Life;  Compassion – Prayer in Action.  Join this group and journey with other seekers on the spiritual path. Materials will be provided in class. Fourth Week: Tuesday Evenings Afternoon Classes: 12 Noon to 1:30 PM Evening Programs: 6:30 PM to 8 PM Donation: $15.00 per session (Register for the Series:  $12.00 per session) Pre-registration is required.    Call Celeste:  856-869-3125 Location: LP2: Little Portion, 1049 Haddon Ave., 2nd fl. (stairs)                                         SPACE IS LIMITED … REGISTER EARLY    Registration is required. To register, please call Lourdes Wellness Center:  (856) 869-3125

 

Garden Programs

 

Relaxation Practice in Nature

with Ruthann O'Mara, SSJ

Tuesdays, June 17, 24; July 1

12:30-1:30 PM

Donation: $10 Pre-paid/$15 at the door

Relax in the Meditation Garden with deep breath practice, muscle relaxation and meditation.

 

Garden Meditations

with Ruthann O'Mara, SSJ

Thursdays, June 19, 26

12:30-1:30 PM

FREE

Slow down and enter into a slower pace. Group meditation followed by a personal prayer time.

 

Contemplation & Creativity: The Canticle of the Creatures

with Marianne Hieb, RSM

Every Second Saturday, June 14, 2008-May 9, 2009

10 AM-12:30 PM

Donation $25 Pre-paid/ $30 at the door

Morning retreat focusing on themes from St. Francis' prayer, The Canticle of the Creatures. An opportunity for prayerful sitting, walking, gazing, art-journaling.

 

Walk with the Mystics

with Ruthann O'Mara, SSJ

Tuesdays, June 17, 24; July 1

5:30-6:30 PM or 7-8 PM

Donation: $10 Prepaid / $15 at the door

Get to know Francis, Clare and Julian as companions on your journey. Short input, garden experience and group conversation.

June 17: Francis of Assisi

June 24: Clare of Assisi

July 1: Julian of Norwich

 

Morning Garden Retreat: The Body at Prayer: From Movement to Stillness

with Barbara Moeller, MA, CYT, RYT

Wednesday, June 18

10 AM-12 PM

FREE

Prayer will include honoring of sacred scripture and provide opportunities to explore Christian yoga body prayer and the art of sacred meditation.