“We must love our neighbor
as being made in the image
of God and as an object of
His love.”

St. Vincent de Paul

 

Spirituality Center Retreats and Programs

Most people who desire to make a retreat want to step aside from the busy life they lead and spend some time looking within, looking at their relationship with God, and what is happening in their lives. All adults are welcome to participate in our retreats regardless of religious affiliation, vocation or gender. Call the Spirituality Center director, S. Marty Dermody, SC, at 513-347-5453 for assistance.

There are other Sisters of Charity spiritual directors available for directed retreats at the scheduled retreat times. Both the conference and directed retreats can be made for a shorter number of days if so desired. If choosing a director for a directed retreat other than those listed in this brochure, contact the Sister to make sure she is available during your requested days before sending in your registration. If you would like assistance in identifying other directors, call 513-347-5453 for information or email us at spirituality.center@srcharitycinti.org.

Using SoulCollage® to Find Sanctuary During Lent

This retreat day is an invitation to reflect, converse and pray about where and how we can find sanctuary in our busy lives. What creates sanctuary for each of us? Where do you find sanctuary? Where do you long for it? Often sanctuary is identified as a physical space. Sanctuary can also be found in the company of kindred people and groups where we find acceptance and hospitality. We will use images from magazines and other publications to make collages and ponder where and with whom we find sanctuary. Hopefully, we will identify some threads of connection and community that will sustain us on our journey.

Facilitator: Mooydeen Frees
Dates: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Sisters of Charity Spirituality Center
Cost: $75; No fee for Sisters of Charity
Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 13. Limit 10 participants.
Register here!

Mooydeen Frees is a retired deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio. She is a registered nurse and has masters’ degrees in Training, Education and Development and Pastoral Counseling. She holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from The Haden Institute in Hendersonville, North Carolina and is a trained SoulCollage® facilitator. Mooydeen became intrigued with SoulCollage® when she first encountered it. As a unique tool for personal and spiritual growth, she is energized by what it has added to her personal journey as well as her spiritual direction and retreat practices.

World Labyrinth Day

Throughout the world people will walk the labyrinth at 1 PM as a walking prayer for peace. With all the time zones involved, literally there will be 24 hours of continuous walking prayer for peace. For those who wish, we will stay for about 15 minutes after to share something of our experience.

Led by: Moe Nieman, SC Associate
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time:12:45p.m. – Gathering at Labyrinth with brief introduction
1 p.m. walk followed by sharing on the patio
Location: Sisters of Charity Motherhouse Grounds
Park in the West lot located near the cemetery. The labyrinth is located in front of the cemetery.
Registration is not required for this program.
FREE WILL OFFERING

Using SoulCollage® to Relax, Recharge and Renew Your Life

“Spring teaches me to look more carefully for the green stems of possibility:
for the intuitive hunch that may turn into a larger insight,
for the glance or touch that may thaw a frozen relationship,
for the stranger’s act of kindness that makes the world seem hospitable again.  
– Parker J. Palmer

Spring in the garden is when seeds of possibility are planted; where new things are stirring and sprouting.  We will draw on the metaphor of spring to discover signs of new growth in our lives. There will be opportunity to discover new ideas, new directions, and new possibilities waiting to grow from seeds that have been sown.

On this day you will learn to make SoulCollage® cards and use them as a guide to discover your own wisdom and to come home to parts of yourself waiting to have space for growth and transformation.

No previous SoulCollage® experience is needed. We all learned to cut and paste in kindergarten and that is all that is needed!

Facilitator: Mooydeen Frees
Dates: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Sisters of Charity Motherhouse
Cost: $75; No fee for Sisters of Charity
Deadline to register is Tuesday, May 7. Limit 10 participants.
Register here!

Mooydeen Frees is a retired deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio. She is a registered nurse and has masters’ degrees in Training, Education and Development and Pastoral Counseling. She holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from The Haden Institute in Hendersonville, North Carolina and is a trained SoulCollage® facilitator. Mooydeen became intrigued with SoulCollage® when she first encountered it. As a unique tool for personal and spiritual growth, she is energized by what it has added to her personal journey as well as her spiritual direction and retreat practices.

The Silence You Are

So often we are invited to be silent, but our time together we will move toward the truth that “We Are Silence.” The inner journey of this retreat touches the stillness of your own depths, the place where you meet the Silence You Are.

Presenter: Jan Novotka and Marie Larkin
Dates: Sunday, June 9, 4 p.m.-Saturday, June 15, 12 p.m.
Location: Cedars; SC Motherhouse
Fee: $525; $125 deposit applied to total fee; No fee for Sisters of Charity
Register here!

Jan Novotka is an internationally known retreat facilitator and song writer sought out for her gift of creating a more contemplative approach for assemblies, congregational chapters, and other spiritual and/or Earth-focused gatherings.

Marie Larkin is certified as a spiritual director and has taught “Art & Spirituality” for The Institute for Contemporary Spirituality in Scranton, PA. Until recently she served as the director of the Catherine McAuley House, a shelter for homeless women and children in Plymouth, PA.  

Embracing the Sacred Pauses

We live in a frenetic world. There are so many concerns… personally, communally, ecclesiastically, and politically. It some-times feels overwhelming. Retreat is an opportunity to stop, breathe and embrace the sacred pause. As we embrace the sacred, we can experience the sacred embracing us.

Joye Gros, OP is a Dominican Sister of Peace. She has ministered as a teacher, DRE, Pastoral Associate, Congregational Leader and Novice Director. Currently she serves as a facilitator, consultant, and mentor for future formators and persons in leadership. Her ministry focuses on adult formation, leadership development and spirituality.

Facilitator: Joye Gros, OP   
Dates: Sunday, Aug. 18, 4 p.m.-Saturday, Aug. 24, 12 p.m.
Location: Cedars; SC Motherhouse
Fee: $525; $125 deposit applied to total fee; No fee for Sisters of Charity
Register here!

Centering Prayer

If you feel called to a contemplative way of praying, and if you would like mutual, ongoing support and learning about it, a Centering Prayer group may be for you.

Mondays
Leaders: Liz Maxwell & Joyce Richter, SC
Location: Prayer Room; SC Motherhouse
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Fee: free; no registration required

Wednesdays
Leaders: Liz Maxwell & Joyce Richter, SC
Location: Prayer Room; SC Motherhouse
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Fee: free; no registration required

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