Retreats & Workshops
2012 Theological Institute & Contemplative Retreat
July 19-22, 2012 — Noted theologian and author Sister Ilia Delio will lead the 2012 Theological Institute, “Evolutionary Christianity: Hope for the Future.” Delio, who is a Franciscan sister, is the author of “The Emergent Christ: Exploring the Meaning of Catholic in an Evolutionary Universe,” published last year.
Delio lectures internationally in Franciscan theology/spirituality with a particular focus on integrating Franciscan theology and contemporary questions. She holds doctorates from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and from Fordham University.
This year the Institute is followed by a special Contemplative Retreat to give participants the opportunity to reflect on the input and tale part in contemplative dialogue and communal centering prayer.
For details and to register, CLICK HERE.
Seasonal Spirituality
Explore the connection between the seasons of the year and the seasons of our lives. Join us for a day of prayer, journaling and contemplation to reflect on the rhythm of the natural world’s cycle. It’s like a mini-vacation. Renew your mind, body and spirit. CLICK HERE to find out more about our next offering and register today.
Sabbaticals & personal retreats
If you’re a Catholic woman religious, we offer some retreats and workshops specifically for you. CLICK HERE to go directly to that section of our website.
OR, if you want information on personal directed retreats or just a sabbatical that provides a respite in an otherwise hectic life, CLICK HERE to learn more about what we can offer.
Quilting
Whether you’re experienced or just learning to quilt, a weekend quilting retreat at Manna House is the ideal place to focus. You can spend quality time quilting in a relaxed and enjoyable place. Learn new techniques while creating a new project or working on a UFO (Unfinished Object). Your hostess, Sister Betty Suther, is an experienced quilter who is here to help. CLICK HERE to see what’s on the schedule and then register today!
Lacemaking
Bobbin lacemaking takes us back to the earliest history of the Sisters of St. Joseph in 17th century France. And yet this ancient art, as a modern contemplative practice, creates in us heart-space where our communion with God and neighbor may be woven into our lives, as surely as the design of threads and spaces unfolds at our fingertips. CLICK HERE for details on our annual summer retreat and to register today!
Meditation & Movement
Come. Breathe. Stretch. Listen. Center.
Sister Julie Christensen and yoga trainer Shanell Mergerson lead weekend retreats that allow you to combine movement and meditation to deepen your awareness of God’s presence. CLICK HERE to learn more.
‘Have retreat, will travel’
Sister Janet Lander can bring many of our retreats to you — at retirement centers, retreat centers, motherhouses or other facilities of religious congregations. These weeklong guided retreats generally include morning and evening prayer, creative or contemplative activities and a daily reflection guide. Each of these programs can also be offered as an “Elder Retreat,” a three-day format specifically designed for assisted care facilities of retirement centers for religious communities. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
Writing
Enrich your life by journaling! You can get in touch with your everyday experiences through writing. It’s not just a diary to record daily events. “Letting go” to explore thoughts, motives and reasons for stress rewards you. You are the expert on your life and so you trust what you write, clarifying how you feel and what you think. You can make new connections without being aware of it. It’s a simple way to grow personally and spiritually. Attend our next journaling workshop to get started or to expand on what you already do. CLICK HERE for details.
