Christian Spirituality in the 21st Century
The postmodern worldview emerged during the 1960s and has come to shape all aspects of culture since, especially in First World countries. Its heightened emphasis on values of tolerance, inclusivity and community life has resonated well with some aspects of the Gospel while introducing tensions with others. This tension often shows up in Christian communities, even to the extent of catalyzing splits in major church denominations. This one-day workshop will help participants reflect on how postmodernity has influenced their own lives, and how it has helped and hindered their living of the Christian message. |
Saturday, April 21,2012
Presenter: Philip St. Romain
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $40
 
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Philip St. Romain is the author of 20 books on theology, prayer, and Christian spirituality. Currently, he serves as a spiritual director and retreat director at Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, KS. His Doctor of Ministry project in 1995 was entitled, God, Self and Ego: Discerning “Who’s-Who” on the Spiritual Journey. It is published by Lulu Press. Find out more by visiting www.philstromain.com.
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ART FOR THE SOUL III:
EXPLORING THERAPEUTIC COLLAGE ART – GRATITUDE WORKSHOP
Participants will be asked to focus on an aspect of gratitude to produce unique collage artwork on this day of creative and inspirational exploration. The concept for this workshop theme came to Kathy Hunter after she began keeping a gratitude journal last year and discovered that the daily act of recording her thankfulness was quite enlightening. This led her to art journaling and altered book art, both focused on Kathy’s grateful emotions and experiences.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Presenter: Kathy Hunter
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $55, includes instructions, all materials, snacks and lunch
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Kathy is a local artist who exhibits her work frequently — Mead Street Gallery and Botanica most recently. She is a member of the Kansas Art Guild, Wichita Women Artists, and Carriage Factory Gallery in Newton, Kansas.
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The rest of the story...
Through expressive arts, this program will address ways to connect emotions to the story of every day life. Sometimes we are not aware of how we think or feel about situations or stories. We will explore ways to connect to “the rest of the story.”
All materials will be provided but feel free to bring you own.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Presenter: Kathy Gilmartin
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $45, includes instructions, all materials, snacks and lunch
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 Kathy received a Master’s of Science from Emporia State University with an emphasis in Art Therapy. Kathy is a registered Art Therapist. She completed an internship training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and has had extensive group psychotherapy training with Houston Group Psychotherapy. Kathy has worked in psychiatric hospitals as a staff therapist and as the director of the program therapies. She has provided group sessions in “Art for the Cure,” a program with the Susan G. Komen program, in partnership with Via Christi, providing art therapy and education and experiential to those interested in learning more about art therapy.
Currently Kathy serves as volunteer coordinator for Dear Neighbor Ministries, a sponsored ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph.
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Seasons of the Holy Spirit
“Seasons of the Holy Spirit” is a weekend retreat geared to the spiritual and physical stages or seasons of our lives as we mature. Each different season, summer, autumn, winter, and spring, will be explored through the lens of scripture as well as music and poetry. We will concentrate on the movements of the Holy Spirit at each stage, inviting the Holy Presence of God to guide and sustain us.
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June 29-30, 2012
Presenter: Sister Janet Franklin, CSJ
Time: Friday 7:00 PM – Sunday noon.
Cost: $50 (includes meals, handouts
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$125 (includes overnight lodging)
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Sister Janet Franklin, CSJ, a Sister of St. Joseph, is currently associate director at Sangre de Cristo Center, an international, sabbatical renewal-retreat center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Janet is a spiritual director and teacher with Jungian psychology training, who enjoys giving and directing integrative retreats.
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Prayer Ways of the Heart
Expand your notions about prayer and explore new prayer ways. Come and discover the way your heart longs to pray and be in relationship with God. Come to this Day of Prayer with an open mind and let your heart show you the way it prays best. Then see the fruits of your prayer life and spirituality grow.
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Presenter: Joan Broussard
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $40
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Joan Broussard has been Spiritual Director since 2007 having completed her studies in at the St. Charles Retreat Center, in the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She has been giving retreats on Spiritual Journaling since 2004, journaling her own prayer for over 25 years. Joan also gives other retreats such as: Journaling Through Grief, Prayer Ways of the Heart, Having a Mary Spirit in a Martha World and a special retreat introducing people to St. Joseph. Joan is a published author and serves her parish as Lector, Eucharistic Minister as well as member for the Parish Council for St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville, LA. |
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Having a Mary Spirit in a Martha World
Finding balance between the call of prayer and the business of life. Are you a Mary or a Martha? Come and find out which one and discern how to find balance in your life.
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
Presenter: Joan Broussard
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost: $20
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Joan Broussard has been Spiritual Director since 2007 having completed her studies in at the St. Charles Retreat Center, in the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She has been giving retreats on Spiritual Journaling since 2004, journaling her own prayer for over 25 years. Joan also gives other retreats such as: Journaling Through Grief, Prayer Ways of the Heart, Having a Mary Spirit in a Martha World and a special retreat introducing people to St. Joseph. Joan is a published author and serves her parish as Lector, Eucharistic Minister as well as member for the Parish Council for St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville, LA. |
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The Seven Story Mountain
Thomas Merton is one of the most influential Christians of the 21st Century. He grew up orphaned and afoot in Europe, studied at Oxford and Columbia Universities, was converted to Christianity and became a Trappist Monk. His writings continue to inform seekers across a wide-spectrum of faiths and traditions. Using his autobiography, The Seven Story Mountain (Harcourt Brace & Company, 1948) we will look at the chaos of his early life, his companions and mentors, his conversion, and his confession of faith. The gatherings will include discussion of the book and short video segments from two documentaries. |
Series Dates, Thursdays:
October 11, 2012
October 25, 2012
November 8, 2012
November 29, 2012
Presenters: Carol Rivers Mullikin
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Donation
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Carol has been a spiritual director for many years. She has worked extensively with the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius with both individuals and groups. Carol is an Adjunct Faculty Member for Friends University’s Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program where she teaches coursework in Spiritual Formation. Carol loves literature and the arts and integrates these disciplines in her approach to Christian Spirituality.
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From Saying Prayers to Being Prayer
God draws us into deeper relationship as our prayer moves from asking for specifics to being in the Presence. How has your experience of prayer changed in the course of your faith journey and how does this change reflect your sense of God, self, and the world? In this fall season, treat yourself to some quality time with God and others who seek to ponder the nature of prayer in their lives.
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Friday, Oct. 12, 2012
Presenter: Kathryn Damiano
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $35 Includes lunch, snacks, handouts
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Kathryn Damiano is a Quaker and life long contemplative. As a teacher of in-depth spiritual life studies and retreat leader, she sees her ministry as working for peace and justice through spiritual formation.
Kathryn has been a spiritual director for 25 years.
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Catholic Social Teaching
This day of prayer explores the teaching of Jesus and Catholic Social Teaching today.
How does Catholic teaching apply the directives of Jesus in creating a just world?
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Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012
Presenter: Sister Mary Ellen Loch, CSJ
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $25, Includes lunch, snacks
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Sister Mary Ellen, a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph, is certified as a Spiritual Director by the Institute of Religious Formation at St. Louis University, which culminated in the 30 day Spiritual Exercises in Manresa, Spain. She received her MA in counseling at St. Louis University, an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis and has taken post-graduate courses in theology and Sacred Scripture from St. Louis University. Sister has served in formation and leadership roles in her Congregation and has worked as a counselor for abused women and children.
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QUILTING FOR LIFE
Dave and Teresa Duwe are quilters who have won various honors for their quilts. They find quilting to be a spiritual experience that helps them integrate their life experience. They will share with us some of their quilts and the experiences behind the various threads and designs.
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Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012
Presenter: Dave & Teresa Duwe
Time:10:00 am –noon
Cost: $10, Includes snacks
$25, Includes lunch & snacks
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David and Teresa Duwe are both members of Prairie Quilt Guild http://www.pqgks.com of Wichita, Kansas, Country Rose Quilt Guild http://www.countryrosequiltguild.com of Rose Hill, Kansas and Walnut Valley Quilt Guild http://www.walnutvalleyquilters.com of Winfield and Ark City, Kansas. David is a registered nurse and has worked for Via Christi for over 35 years. He and Teresa have been married since 1977 and have 2 children, Justin and Kim. When not quilting, David enjoys gardening, refinishing furniture and antique collecting. |
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Tracking the Spiritual Journey
What do we mean by “spiritual” development? What kinds of “markers” might we use to track spiritual development? These two questions will be the focus of our one-day workshop. Using a four quadrant approach adapted from the work of Ken Wilber, we will identify lines of growth in personal and communal spiritual development. Times for quiet and reflection will allow participants to chart their own development and to identify opportunities and obstacles to growth. |
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Presenter: Philip St. Romain
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $40
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Philip St. Romain is the author of 20 books on theology, prayer, and Christian spirituality. Currently, he serves as a spiritual director and retreat director at Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, KS. His Doctor of Ministry project in 1995 was entitled, God, Self and Ego: Discerning “Who’s-Who” on the Spiritual Journey. It is published by Lulu Press. Find out more by visiting www.philstromain.com. |
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“Jesus, Luke, You and Me”
As we begin the Season of Advent, we celebrate a New Year of the Church, the People of God. While we long for the coming of Christ, we will reflect on the person of Luke, whose Gospel we begin, and hopefully come to understand. It is out of our own human experience that we can, like Luke, tell the story of Jesus Christ in our own day so that the coming of Christ enlivens us to new opportunities to be Christ to one another. |
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Presenter: Father Donald Blanchard
Time: Saturday 10:00 am to Sunday 4:00 pm
Cost: $90, includes meals and overnight
accommodations
$45, includes meals only
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Fr. Donald Blanchard is a native of Baton Rouge. His sister, Sandra, is member of the Congregation of St. Joseph (formerly Medaille). They come from a family of eight children. Fr. Blanchard did his graduate work before ordination both at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and the Gregorian University in Rome. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Baton Rouge on March 1, 1969. He is now retired and and gives retreats at the Sisters of the Cenacle Retreat Center in New Orleans, as well as parish missions. He also assists on weekends at various parishes in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Before retirement, he spent the majority of his ministerial years in parish work (his first love!). He also taught in the minor seminary, worked in the Office of Religious Education, served as Vocation Director and Director of Seminarians, served on the Clergy Personnel Board and as Vicar for Clergy. He now resides in Baton Rouge.
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