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January 8, 2003
Bath, England
Amerdown Centre
"The
Cosmic Dance:
Seeing the Sacred In All of Life"
A One Day Retreat
| The compassionate heart is one
that is in deep communion with all of creation. This retreat
is based on quantum theology which recognizes the interdependence
of each element in the universe. It is a call to rediscover
and celebrate the Divine Presence moving among all of life.
It is an invitation to remember the beauty and graciousness
of existence. The day will include a look at contemplation,
gratitude, compassion, awareness, and the inner dance of Spirit
within us. Participants will be invited to experience the oneness
of creation through the Jewish and Christian scriptures, the
five physical senses, numerous literary and spiritual sources,
varied religious traditions, and their own life experience.
The day will include conferences by Joyce, chant, quiet reflection
time, journaling, small group dialogue, and creative ritual.
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For registration and other details
contact:
Carolyn Wicks, nds
The Ammerdown Centre
Radstock, Bath, Somerset BA3 5SW
Tel: (01761) 433709
Fax: (01761) 433094
Email: carolyn@ammerdowncentre.ndo.co.uk
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January 10 - 12, 2003
National Retreat Movement Conference (NRM)
London, England
| This conference is an annual event for
those in spiritual direction and retreat ministry in England,
Scotland and Wales. While it is sponsored by the Catholic
Retreat Movement, the conference is ecumenical and open to
all. Joyce will give five or six conferences based on the
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"The
Liberated Heart"
| Thomas Merton writes that when
we find our true self we find God and when we find God we
find our true self. This finding is a life-long process of
authentic personal transformation that leads always to greater
compassion and connection with the world beyond self. We are
each called to be in the process of personal transformation,
yet becoming our true selves is no easy process. We get caught
in busyness and non-awareness. We stumble over our doubts
and get lost in our confusions. As we seek to be spiritually
liberated we meet up with our own weaknesses, difficulties
and unexpected turns on the road. What do we do with these
barriers and bumps on the path? How do we embrace our gifts?
What do we need in order to have a healthy and helpful approach
to spiritual freedom? Joyce Rupp will explore the hindrances
and the gifts on the journey of becoming spiritually free.
She will provide both theory and practical suggestions from
a variety of spiritual traditions to explore the process of
becoming a more liberated and whole human being. |
For
registration or other details contact:
Paddy Lane
Secretary to NRC
The Central Hall
256 Bernondsey.
London SE1 3UJ
UK
Tel: 020 7357 7736
Fax: 020 7357 7724
email: info@retreats.org.uk
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January 17-19
Benburb, Northern Ireland
Servite Center
"The
Liberated Heart"
A Weekend Retreat
Friday Evening to Sunday Noon
| In order to transform our
world, we each need to be in the process of personal transformation.
Becoming our true selves is no easy process. We stumble and
get lost. We experience failure and confusion. We meet up
with our own weaknesses, difficulties and unexpected turns
in the road. What do we do with these barriers and bumps on
the path? How can we have a healthy and helpful approach to
spiritual freedom? Joyce will explore the hindrances and the
gifts on the journey of becoming spiritually free and provide
both theory and practical suggestions on this process of becoming
a more liberated and whole human being. This retreat is a
time of deepening and strengthening one's relationship with
the Holy One. It is an invitation to stretch and to grow,
to become clearer about one's purpose and journey in life.
The retreat will include time for personal reflection and
small group dialogue. conferences by Joyce, chanting, quiet
reflection time, journaling, small group dialogue, and creative
ritual. Bring a notebook or journal. |
For registration materials or other information
contact:
Servite Priory/Retreat Centre
10 Main St.
Benburb. Co Tyrone
BT71 7JZ
servitepriory@btinternet.com
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April 25-27, 2003
Saginaw MI
"The
Circle of Life"
With Macrina Widerkehr
Retreat
Friday pm to Sunday noon
| The Circle of Life retreat
is based on a book about the four seasons that Joyce
and Macrina are currently writing. During this retreat
Macrina and Joyce will present each season's qualities
and characteristics and then connect these to the
spiritual dimensions of the journey of life. There
will be ample time for personal reflection through
stories, poetry, chant, questions, silent periods,
dialogue groups, creative processes and seasonal rituals
that these two lovers of life will facilitate. |
For registration or
other details contact:
Roberta Kolasa, SJ
5802 Weiss St.
Saginaw MI 48603-2762
Tel: 989-797-6608
Fax: 989-797-6648
roberta@dioceseofsaginaw.org
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June 27-29, 2003
Omaha NE
UNIFAS-USA
(National Gathering - for Servites only)
Keynote
Address:
"Light the Flame of Compassion"
For
registration or other details contact:
Doris Durant, osm
Tel: 402-572-2547 Ext. 207
durant@marian.creighton.edu
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Book Signings
March 8, 2003 - 1:00
pm
Waterloo, Iowa
Friend to Friend Bookstore
March 23, 2003 - 1:00 pm
Omaha, Nebraska
Servants of Mary Motherhouse
April 5, 2003 - 1:00
pm
Notre Dame, Indiana
Hammes Bookstore
April 13, 2003 - 2:00 pm
West Des Moines, Iowa
Barnes and Noble
June 27, 2003 - 1:00 pm
Omaha, Nebraska
Soul Desire Bookstore
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"Discover the
Wisdom of the Body"
A workshop on the theory and practice of Focusing facilitated
by Aileen Martin of Auckland, New Zealand.
Open & Closing - reflective processes
by Joyce Rupp
Thursday, May 8th 9am
- 4pm
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center
Des Moines, Iowa
Contact: JoAnne Talarico 515-271-4747
Saturday, May 10th 9am
- 4pm
Servants of Mary Motherhouse
7400 Military Ave. (next to Marian HS)
Omaha, Nebraska
Contact: Kristine Barnes 402-964-1261
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July 13-18,
2003
Fatima, Portugal
UNIFAS International Convention
(for Servites only)
Joyce will speak and facilitate a day
on the theme of:
"Listening to God"
For registration materials or other
information contact:
Sr. Gina Casumaro
Secretary to UNIFAS
segr.gen@smr.it
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October 25, 2003
DesMoines IA
Woman's
Spirituality Day
(a day of renewal/celebration)
(theme to be decided)
For registration materials or other
information contact:
Charlotte Huetteman, osm
515-282-4839
chuetteman@aol.com
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