We believe there is a unrealized potential for growth within every human being. Growth is a process into deeper awareness of self and one's relationship with God, others and all creation. Our spirituality Centre provides the place and the opportunity for reflection on the Word of God and on our lived experiences. Counseling, retreats, prayer, meditation, Spiritual direction as well as topical presentations invite us into this process of growth.
Spindle:
A symbol of the transforming power of Jesus Christ in our lives. It represents conversion and is at the same time an instrument of change.
A symbol of the transforming power of Jesus Christ in our lives. It represents conversion and is at the same time an instrument of change.
Mission Statement
This site was last revised on Thursday, March 20, 2008
Christian Meditation - A Journey to Inner Peace
A Christian Meditation Group meets every Tuesday from 9:00am - 9:45am and 7:15pm - 8:00pm, beginning Jan. 10th. This form of silent, imageless prayer is rooted in Scripture and originated with the early Desert Fathers and Mothers of the 4thCentury. The one hour meeting includes quiet music, short taped talk on meditation and 25 minutes of silent prayer. New comers are welcome to the group. For more information contact Sr. Kathleen Bolger. Fee: Donation.
Radical amazement - awe and wonder are where humans are led in contemplating the amazing Sacred Story of God's Universe and Christian theology. The sessions will consist of the study of Radical Amazement by Judy Connato, reflection, group sharing, music and videos. Every 2nd and 4thWednesday, beginning Jan. 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Fee $50.00. Contact Sr. Kathleen Bolger.
Spirituality in Daily Life - invites participants to explore a method of Christian contemplation drawn from the Gospels and some of the greatest of Christian contemplatives. In small group settings, there will be reflection and sharing on one's faith journey while becoming aware of the presence of a loving and merciful God in all of creation. Participants will reflect on how to connect Gospel values to these very unsure and confusing times. Faciliator: Gilles Michaud. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00pm - 9pm of the month beginning Jan. 18th.
Fee $50.00. Contact Sr. Bernice Steele.
Early church History - will look at thegrowth of the church from Pentecost to St. Augustine (500-600 CE) including incidences from both inside and outside the church that affected its growth. There will be input, discussion and questions. Six sessions beginning on Thur. Jan. 19th 10:00 - 11:30am and repeated 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Facilitator: Sr. Edna Gallant.
Fee $5.00 per session or donation
Men's Group - will focus on men's spirituality and their rights of passage and how this is needed in society. The sessions will be based on a book by Richard Rohr, On The Threshold of Transformation. Facilitators: Gilles Michaud and Negel Weaver. Beginning time and fee TBA. Contact Sr. Bernice Steels
Reflections on the Mystics - do you know any mystics? Do you know that each of us is called to be a mystic? In this series of reflections we will highlight some of the many aspects of mysticism. We will also focus on a number of the women and men mystics from ancient times down to our present day in order to glean possibilities for our own mysticism in the twenty-first century. Six sessions beginning Mon. Jan. 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Presenters are
Janet Malone, CND and Rev. Nigel Weaver. Fee $40.00. Contact Sr. Bernice Steele.
Identifying Your Beach Glass - living from our unique selves is like finding blue beach glass. Everyone has the potential to find blue beach glass...It's accessible to us all.
(Finding Blue Beach Glass: A Book About Personal Transformation)
Archetypes can be compared to a seed. There is already a pattern encoded at an individual level that knows it will eventually turn into a tomato plant or petunia. How archetypes manifest at an individual level varies from person to person. Evidence of archetype acting in our lives can be traced back throughout our lifespan. Its footprints are there if we look for them as it is activated in situations, life roles and relationships. When our archetype is active in our lives, we feel more alive, grounded, centered, and empowered.
In this workshop, you will explore 12 of the most common vocational archetypes; discover 1-3 vocational archetypes that are dominant in your life; and develop practice strategies for appreciating how they may manifest more specifically in your life.
The workshop will beheld on Feb. 8, 6:00 - 8:30pm and it will be conducted by Susan Doiron (counselor), MEDCCC. For more information see website: http://findingbluebeach-glass.wordpress.com/workships or e-mail Susan at findingbeachglass@gmail.com Fee: $40.00. Contact Sr. Bernice Steele.
A Christian Meditation Group meets every Tuesday from 9:00am - 9:45am and 7:15pm - 8:00pm, beginning Jan. 10th. This form of silent, imageless prayer is rooted in Scripture and originated with the early Desert Fathers and Mothers of the 4thCentury. The one hour meeting includes quiet music, short taped talk on meditation and 25 minutes of silent prayer. New comers are welcome to the group. For more information contact Sr. Kathleen Bolger. Fee: Donation.
Radical amazement - awe and wonder are where humans are led in contemplating the amazing Sacred Story of God's Universe and Christian theology. The sessions will consist of the study of Radical Amazement by Judy Connato, reflection, group sharing, music and videos. Every 2nd and 4thWednesday, beginning Jan. 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Fee $50.00. Contact Sr. Kathleen Bolger.
Spirituality in Daily Life - invites participants to explore a method of Christian contemplation drawn from the Gospels and some of the greatest of Christian contemplatives. In small group settings, there will be reflection and sharing on one's faith journey while becoming aware of the presence of a loving and merciful God in all of creation. Participants will reflect on how to connect Gospel values to these very unsure and confusing times. Faciliator: Gilles Michaud. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:00pm - 9pm of the month beginning Jan. 18th.
Fee $50.00. Contact Sr. Bernice Steele.
Early church History - will look at thegrowth of the church from Pentecost to St. Augustine (500-600 CE) including incidences from both inside and outside the church that affected its growth. There will be input, discussion and questions. Six sessions beginning on Thur. Jan. 19th 10:00 - 11:30am and repeated 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Facilitator: Sr. Edna Gallant.
Fee $5.00 per session or donation
Men's Group - will focus on men's spirituality and their rights of passage and how this is needed in society. The sessions will be based on a book by Richard Rohr, On The Threshold of Transformation. Facilitators: Gilles Michaud and Negel Weaver. Beginning time and fee TBA. Contact Sr. Bernice Steels
Reflections on the Mystics - do you know any mystics? Do you know that each of us is called to be a mystic? In this series of reflections we will highlight some of the many aspects of mysticism. We will also focus on a number of the women and men mystics from ancient times down to our present day in order to glean possibilities for our own mysticism in the twenty-first century. Six sessions beginning Mon. Jan. 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Presenters are
Janet Malone, CND and Rev. Nigel Weaver. Fee $40.00. Contact Sr. Bernice Steele.
Identifying Your Beach Glass - living from our unique selves is like finding blue beach glass. Everyone has the potential to find blue beach glass...It's accessible to us all.
(Finding Blue Beach Glass: A Book About Personal Transformation)
Archetypes can be compared to a seed. There is already a pattern encoded at an individual level that knows it will eventually turn into a tomato plant or petunia. How archetypes manifest at an individual level varies from person to person. Evidence of archetype acting in our lives can be traced back throughout our lifespan. Its footprints are there if we look for them as it is activated in situations, life roles and relationships. When our archetype is active in our lives, we feel more alive, grounded, centered, and empowered.
In this workshop, you will explore 12 of the most common vocational archetypes; discover 1-3 vocational archetypes that are dominant in your life; and develop practice strategies for appreciating how they may manifest more specifically in your life.
The workshop will beheld on Feb. 8, 6:00 - 8:30pm and it will be conducted by Susan Doiron (counselor), MEDCCC. For more information see website: http://findingbluebeach-glass.wordpress.com/workships or e-mail Susan at findingbeachglass@gmail.com Fee: $40.00. Contact Sr. Bernice Steele.
Silent Lenten Retreat - on the theme of HOPE will help participants bring before God the parts of their lives that need God's healing presence. Through guided imagery, personal reflection, and a group sharing, participants will encounter persons in the Gospel stories who found new life, a reason to live, and new hope because they met the living God in brokenness. The retreat begins Friday, March 2, 7:30pm - Saturday, 4:30pm. Sr. Della Gaudet, CND. The fee is $75.00, includes room and board. Pre-registration is required by February 15th as space is limited for those wishing to stay on site. The same retreat will be given at the Marguerite Bourgeois Center, Summerside, Feb 24-26. Contact Sr. Bernice Steele.
Interfaith Social - In order to provice an opportunity for hospitality andsocial interaction, an invitation will beextended to representatives of various faith groups for an evening to be held on May 3, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. This event is also open to the public. For further info contact Sr. Bernice Steele
Reflection - Retreat Day - for groups and/or individuals. People thirst for silence and solitude. This day provides time to be in a quiet space to reflect, pray, pause and listen. Each day will have a specific theme of itsown, or a theme may be requested. Facilitator: Sr. Myrna Aylward.
Dates: Thursdays, March 8, April 12, and May 10, 9:30am - 4:00pm.
Fee: $30.00 per day. Lunch is on your own. Contact Sr. Myrna Aylward.
Dates: Thursdays, March 8, April 12, and May 10, 9:30am - 4:00pm.
Fee: $30.00 per day. Lunch is on your own. Contact Sr. Myrna Aylward.
Spirituality Centre Staff
Bernice Steele, CSM bsteele@peimarthas.ca
Kathleen Bolger, CSM kbolger@peimarthas.ca
Marie Cahill, CSM jmcahill@peimarthas.ca
Edna Gallant, CSM egallant@peimarthas.ca
Myrna Aylward, CSM myrna2011a@gmail.ca
Leah & Gilles Michaud leagil@pei.sympatico.ca
Della Gaudet, CND degaudet@cnd-m.org
Bernice Steele, CSM bsteele@peimarthas.ca
Kathleen Bolger, CSM kbolger@peimarthas.ca
Marie Cahill, CSM jmcahill@peimarthas.ca
Edna Gallant, CSM egallant@peimarthas.ca
Myrna Aylward, CSM myrna2011a@gmail.ca
Leah & Gilles Michaud leagil@pei.sympatico.ca
Della Gaudet, CND degaudet@cnd-m.org
January to June 2012
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Ethics Workshops April 23 and April 30th 7pm - 9pm presented by: Sister Rosemary MacDonald, RN, who graduated with a Doctorate of Ministry in Health Care Ethics from Regis College and the University of Toronto. She taught at the UPEI School of Nursing and worked as a Clinical Ethicist with Health PEI. Faced with complex situations involving life and death, we are challenged today to make very important ethical decisions. The first session will explore a framework for ethical decision making based on ethical theories and key principles. The second session will focus on end-of-life issues, with input and time for discussion. Fee: 10.00 per person or $15.00 for two sessions. Registration is required by March 29th Contact Sr. Bernice Steele - 892-6585 |
