All programs are held at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse unless otherwise specfied.

Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton held a deep conviction that contemplative living is not just for monks, but for all people. These sessions use Merton’s writings as a starting point, seeking to mine the life experience and spiritual depths of those who participate. It is based on key principles from Thomas Merton’s thought:

• Our everyday life is our spiritual life.
• It is every person’s primary vocation to be fully human, aware of who we are and how we relate to others.
• Our spiritual formation cannot take place in isolation.
• Spiritual formation is grounded in the experience of relationships and community.
• Personal transformation is the foundation for societal and cultural transformation.

Participants will have time prior to the session to read a selection by Thomas Merton as well as selections from other spiritual writers. The sessions will provide time for group prayer, personal reflection, and dialogue. These sessions are meant to build one upon the other. It is important to participate in the first session even if you may have to miss one of the other sessions.

Maureen Heverin, SC, is offering a SUNDAY program on book five in the Bridges’ series titled Traveling Your Road to Joy. In the final reflection on New Seeds of Contemplation, "the Cosmic Dance," Merton observes that God's wisdom has "the first and last workds." From our viewpoint the world's history appears tragic but in God's more expansive view, "all will be well in the end."

Presenter:	Maureen Heverin, SC
Dates:	Sundays - Sept. 19; Oct. 17; Nov. 21; Dec. 5, 2010
Time:	1-4 p.m.
Place:	Emmaus Room , SC Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Rd.
Fee:	$40 for all sessions (includes booklet to use.) $10 for individual sessions plus cost of book
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The TUESDAY group will be offered the sixth book in the Bridges’ series titled Writing Yourself into the Book of Life. It invites us "To appreciate fully that our lives are books that God wants us to write - that everyone and everything we have experienced is given us to fashion out of our lives a 'testimony of love' - requires an ever deepening faith. Contemplative living helps us grow in faith."

Presenter:	Maureen Heverin, SC
Dates:	Tuesdays: Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, 19, 2010
Time:	1-2:30 p.m.
Place:	Emmaus Room , SC Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Rd.
Fee:	$30 for all sessions (includes booklet to use.) $10 for individual sessions plus cost of book
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Praying With Tai Chi

This particular style of Tai Chi consists of repetitive movements which emphasize soft, flowing prayerful, gentle, continuous movement. These movements promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being for men and women of all ages. The movements are done standing. Serious back or knee problems may prevent full participation.

Leader:	Mary Ann Humbert, SC
Dates:	Thursdays - Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010
Time:	9:30-10:30 AM
Place:	SC Motherhouse
Fee:	$40; $15 non-refundable deposit
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The Sacred Art of Listening

Part One: An Introduction

“People long to be heard. They are healed by the laying on of ears.”
                                                                         – Anonymous

Listening is infinitely more than hearing and this session is for anyone interested in learning to be a more skillful listener. Following an individual inventory, participants will consider the following aspects of listening: the purpose, benefits and elements of listening; the skills of attending and following the speaker’s line of communication. Hospice volunteers, parish staff, spiritual directors and counselors in any setting could benefit from this material. Call 513-347-5449 for more information.

Leader:	Mary Ann Humbert, SC
Date:	Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010
Time:	9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Fee:	$30/session; $55 for both sessions. Group rates available. Registration and payment due by Oct. 11, 2010
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Part Two: Supervised Practice

“ Hearing is functional, listening is intentional.”

During this session the participants will review clips of modeled listening sessions with a focus on identifying both roadblocks to listening and encouragement skills. There will be time to practice the role of listener with feedback. This session is open to anyone interested in further detailed discussion of and practice in the Sacred Art of Listening. Participation in Part I is a prerequisite. Call 513-347-5449 for more information.

Leaders:	Maureen Heverin, SC and Mary Ann Humbert, SC
Date:	Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010
Time:	9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Place:	Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Rd.
Fee:	$30/session; $55 for both sessions. Group rates available. Registration and payment due by Oct. 11, 2010
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Introduction To Yoga

This interactive class will explore the many aspects and joy of yoga. Through practicing yoga postures and yogic breathing the body can enjoy greater flexibility, mobility and self-awareness for stress reduction and stillness. Anyone can practice yoga - with gentle stretches and breathing we nourish the mind, body and spirit. Studying yoga and its teachings helps you become more deeply connected with who you are - take your practice to heart and make yoga your life long companion. Yoga brings love and compassion to self and others in your life. Matching the body's movements with each inhalation and exhalation deepens the practice and promotes greater strength and balance. Please bring your questions to class as we discuss yoga postures, yogic breathing techniques and the joy of yoga. The joy is in the journey.

Leader:	Annette Georgin, RYT
Dates and Times:	Wednesday Date: Nov. 3, 2010 Time: 1:30-3:00 PM Thursday Date: Nov. 11, 20010 Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Place:	SC Motherhouse
Fee:	$15 due at time of registration
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Annette Georgin received her certified teacher training with YogahOMe in Cincinnati. Registered with Yoga Alliance, Annette is also a member of the Cincinnati Yoga Teachers Association. She designs classes that are warm, compassionate and safe, and stresses that the most important aspect of Yoga is honoring your practice and your body with wisdom and loving kindness. Annette teaches that wellness is a product of the mind, body, heart and spirit. She believes everyone can practice yoga; if one can breathe, on can practice yoga.

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Book Sharing: "Traveling with Pomegranates"
by Sue Monk Kidd ("Secret Life of Bees") and her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor

Mother and daughter wrote alternationg chapters of this travel memoir, creating a full picture of how life's events affect a family. It is a wise and engaging book about feminine thresholds, spiritual growth and renewal.

Leader:	Maureen Heverin, SC
Dates:	Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010
Times:	1-2:30 PM or 7-8:30 PM
Place:	SC Motherhouse
Fee:	$10 paid at time of registration
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Sundays of Reflection

Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010
HUMILITY
Dorothy Blatnica, SC
Chair of Religious studies Department, Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, Ohio

Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010
SIMPLICITY
Montiel Rosenthal, SC
Family Physician & Spiritual Director

Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011
CHARITY
Barbara Hagedorn, SC
President, Sisters of Charity

Sunday, Mar. 6, 2011
REMEMBER GOD IS EVER PRESENT
Mary Ann Flannery, SC
Executive Director, Jesuit Retreat House
Cleveland, Ohio

Time:	9:30 a.m. - Mass in Chapel (optional) 10:45 a.m. - presentation 11:30 a.m. - large group questions/comments 12:00 p.m. - lunch
Place:	Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Rd.
Fee:	$20 (includes meal in dining room)
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There is no fee for the Sundays of Reflection for SC’s and Associates. Donations are welcome to defray expenses. Those who do not live at the Motherhouse are requested to call 347-5300 (daytime) or 347-5346 (evening) and leave a message if you plan to stay.

 

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