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FEBRUARY 2005
- 25-27 Fundamentals of Yoga and Christianity
- • For those new to Yoga this will be a chance to learn how Yoga can compliment the Christian in their life of prayer and meditation.
- • Fr. Tom Francis with hatha yoga instructors Br. Chaminade and Scott Hodgman
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MARCH 2005
- 4-6 Spiritual Implications of the Incarnation
- • We will explore the mystery, meaning and implications of God becoming flesh, ‘one like us in all things but never sinning.’
- • Abbot Francis Michael, Fr. James and Fr. Matt
- 18-20 Vocation Discernment Retreat
- • Br. Michael
- 24-27 Sacred Triduum Retreat
- • This retreat helps you to enter into the powerful events that are the very foundation of our lives as Christians.
- • Fr. Gerard, Fr. Anthony, and Fr. Tom Francis
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APRIL 2005
- 1-3 Trappist/Cistercian Spirituality for the Laity, on Humility
- • Discover the importance of humility in Cistercian and all Christian life and some of its practical applications.
- • Fr. Anthony and Br. Chaminade
- 15-17 Centering Prayer Retreat
- • Learning to let yourself simply be with God in loving silence.
- • Fr.Tom Francis, Fr. Gerard, and Br. Michael
- 22-24 Thomas Merton for Today
- • Merton's prophetic voice speaks to post-modern humanity!
- • Fr. Tom Francis, Fr. Matt, Fr. Anthony, Fr. James, and Dr. Victor Kramer
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MAY 2005
- 6-8 Young adult retreat (ages 18-30)
- • Discovering the God alive in each moment.
- • Br. Michael, Br. Chaminade, Fr.Matt, and Fr. James
- 9-12 Senior Citizen Retreat
- • The autumn of years, the time when the greatest riches of life can unfold.
- • Fr. Anthony, Fr. Tom Francis, and Fr. James
- 27-29 Anger, Resentment, and Forgiveness
- • Owning our anger and resentment and so discovering the power to forgive in Christ Jesus.
- • Abbot Francis Michael and Fr. Anthony
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JUNE 2005
- 3-5 Christ’s Mystical Body
- • Pondering the mystery of Jesus' mystical Body and His desire that we be one body and one spirit in Him. Learning to cherish and support diversity in unity.
- • Abbot Francis Michael and Fr. James
- 17-19 Centering Prayer Retreat
- • Learning to let yourself simply be with God in loving silence.
- • Fr. Tom Francis, Fr. Gerard, and Br. Michael
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JULY 2005
- 1-3 Vatican II on Interpreting Scripture
- • Retreat exploring themes on interpreting scripture from Vatican II.
- • Fr. Tom Francis
- 8-10 St. Benedict’s Rule for Today, Tools of Good Works
- • St. Benedict Challenges us to conversion and balance in all areas of our lives.
- • Fr. Gerard and Fr. Anthony
- 15-17 Hispanic Young Adult Retreat: Retiro Juvenil Espiritual Contemplativo! (ages 18-30)
- • “El que reflexiona y medita en los hechos tendra exito.” Proverbios 16:20 Tendras tiempo para meditar y contemplar en un ambiente de tranquilidad que te llevara a tener un encuentro personal con Dios.
- • Padre Roberto Orellano
- 29-31 11th Step Retreat
- • Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power (grace) to carry that out.
- • Br. Michael and Fr. Gerard
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AUGUST 2005
- 1-4 Praying with the Scriptures
- • Learning to allow God to speak to our hearts and change our lives through the scriptures.
- • Fr. Gerard, Fr. Tom Francis, Fr. Anthony, and Br. Michael
- 5-7 Trappist/Cistercian Spirituality for the Laity
- • Discover the importance of humility in Cistercian and all Christian life and some of its practical applications.
- • Fr. Anthony, Abbot Francis Michael, and Lay Cistercians
- 8-11 Vocation Discernment Retreat
- • Br. Michael
- 12-14 Retreat on Mary the Mother of Jesus
- • This retreat will use the Cistercian Fathers and Mothers to ponder Mary's relationship with Jesus and with us.
- • Fr. Anthony, Fr. Tom Francis, and Fr. Gerard
- 15-18 Senior Citizen Retreat
- • Description goes here.
- • Fr. Anthony, Fr. Tom Francis, and Fr. James
- 26-28 Hispanic Young Adult Retreat (ages 18-30)
- • Description goes here.
- • Fr. Roberto Orellano
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SEPTEMBER 2005
- 2-4 Praying the Psalms Retreat
- • Discovering that these ancient prayers can speak to the hearts of post-modern people.
- • Fr. Tom Francis
- 9-11 Prayer and the Image of God
- • Discovering and exploring our images of god and how they affect our prayer.
- • Abbot Francis Michael and Fr. Anthony
- 30-Oct.2 Centering Prayer Retreat
- • Learning to let yourself simply be with God in loving silence.
- • Fr. Tom Francis, Fr. Gerard and Br. Michael
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OCTOBER 2005
- 7-9 Conversion
- • Ever opening ourselves to a new and deeper relationship with God and others.
- • Fr. James
- 28-30 St. John’s Gospel
- • Using selected passages from the Gospel of John to enhance our Christian Life. We will explore some themes and images that are still able to energize and motivate contemporary culture.
- • Fr. Tom Francis
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NOVEMBER 2005
- 10-13 Spanish Ignatian Retreat
- • To rediscover and to embrace our God-given identity is, indeed, to begin our return to the Father as gifted givers. Come and join us in our journey away from the falsehood of androgyny, to the beauty and wholesomeness of the Father’s house; this is true conversion!
- • Fr. Omar Huesca
- 18-20 Praying with the Scriptures
- • Learning to allow God to speak to our hearts and change our lives through the scriptures.
- • Fr. Gerard, Fr. Tom Francis, Fr. Anthony, and Br. Michael
- 18-20 Vocation Discernment Retreat
- • Br. Michael
- 25-27 Monastic Desert Fathers for Practical Christians
- • Lessons on learning how to love from the Desert Father and Mothers.
- • Abbot Francis Michael and Fr. Tom Francis
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DECEMBER 2005
- 2-4 Yoga and Contemplation
- • For those experienced in Yoga this will be an in-depth exploration into the philosophy and practice of yoga and Christian mysticism, and where they converge in the life of the Christian.
- • Fr. Tom Francis with hatha yoga instructors Br. Chaminade and Scott Hodgman
- 5-8 Senior Citizen Retreat
- • The autumn of years, the time when the greatest riches of life can unfold.
- • Fr. Anthony, Fr. Tom Francis, and Fr. James
- 9-11 11th Step Retreat
- • Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power (grace) to carry that out.
- • Br. Michael and Fr. Gerard
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Reservations for these special retreats should be made well in advance:
By phone:
(770) 760-0959
Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 2 PM
24 hour FAX: (770) 760-0959
By mail:
Br. Gerard, Guestmaster
Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit
2625 Highway 212 S.W.
Conyers, Georgia 30094-4044
By e-mail:
rhouse@trappist.net
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