 | Every moment of existence is suffused with the life and creative force of God. Every breath, every heartbeat is prayer. Created in the image of God, our purpose is to grow into awareness of this intimacy, this energy. Breath and Prayer invites us to explore this intimate knowing of Divine Presence. These experiential days provide support to help us to "move the 'stuck,' needy energies that keep us trapped in our egoic selves, at the mercy of our inner demons." (C. Bourgeault) | | This series of quiet retreat days offers community and support for a contemplative journey down a sacred path. A typical day together will hold a gentle rhythm of prayer in common, sharing, brief input from leaders, and about three hours for silence and solitude. Participants in any stage of the spiritual journey are welcome, though it should be understood that this program is geared for those who are comfortable with prolonged silence and have an openness to the Christian Wisdom tradition, including centering prayer, chant, and lectio divina. | |
