Name: 5 Day Silent, Directed Retreat
Start: 2023-03-26T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-03-31T13:30:00+00:00
Location: Susan Ballotti; Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, DMJ; Fr. Joseph Miller, SVD

February 2023

Thu 23

February 23, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lenten Reflections 2023 from LARCC

LARCC

Please join us this Lent for a series of prayer learning experiences designed and hosted by the Los Angeles Retreat Center Community. The series will be offered online and will include an introduction to popular prayer forms to be encountered during the Lenten spiritual journey.
Part One: Overview of Prayer forms Thursday, Feb 23, 7:30-8:30pm is hosted by all Los Angeles retreat centers with introductions by Dr. Michael Cunningham and brief descriptions of coming-weeks’ prayer programs by retreat center leaders.

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March 2023

Thu 2

March 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lenten Reflections 2023 Part Two ~ Centering Prayer

LARCC

Centering prayer is often called the Prayer of Consent, as it represents our willingness to be open to God. A willingness that is without agenda or needs, just a desire to rest in God’s presence. This session will provide an introduction to Centering Prayer led by Dr. Michael Cunningham OFS, a certified Centering Prayer instructor from Contemplative Outreach, and will provide background, method and practice.
Hosted by Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center

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Sat 4

March 4, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Design for Living: LIVING In the Light

Jo B. & Herb K. CA, United States

A DESIGN FOR LIVING Steps 10, 11 & 12 is our focus today. To discuss and explore the application of these Steps in our daily lives. These are practical tools and suggestions that can open our hearts and minds to refresh our approach to living our life! Our suffering is the “great persuader” – our GRIEF, CODEPENDENCY, ANXIETY, OVERWHELM … when these crop up what can we do? Is what you are doing not working? Does your daily program need support?

$25

Thu 9

March 9, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lenten Reflections 2023 Part Three ~ Lectio Divina

LARCC

This presentation will examine the tradition of Lectio Divina. Lectio Divina means Sacred Reading of God’s Word. I will offer several passages from the Bible that you may consider for future references. Tonight, we will be looking at the Upper Room Experience, where Jesus called his disciples together to celebrate the Last Supper. We will read this text three times and meditated upon it. Questions will be provided for shared reflections. Then consider how this impacts our life and does it move us to some activity that will help build up the Kingdom of God. Hosted by Fr. Charlie Smiech, OFM
Hosted by Serra Retreat Center

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Sun 12

March 12, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Once again our doors are open for a celebration of our Irish roots! The evening will include Mass and a time to share a drink and a tale or two in a social time before dinner. Enjoy live music and our traditional Irish St. Patrick’s Day dinner of corned beef and cabbage. Please join us for a celebration in a safe and welcoming pub like atmosphere. Reservations are required.

Tue 14

March 14, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Al Pozo con la Samaritana

Giovanni O. Perez Campos

La Samaritana le dijo: “el pozo es profundo…”
En esta mañana caminaremos junto con esta mujer de pueblo, que en la cotidianidad de ir por agua al pozo de sus antepasados, encontró una invitación para profundizar en su vida, y descubrir allí, ríos de agua viva. Los rituales sagrados, momentos de silencio, grupos de conversación y las enseñanzas cortas te brindarán la oportunidad de descubrir tu propia profundidad a la que Jesús te invita a entrar. Cualquier adulto que desee renovar su relación con Dios y consigo mismo, catequistas, y ministros de todo tipo, son bienvenidos.

$40

Thu 16

March 16, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lenten Reflections 2023 Part Four ~ Visio Divina

LARCC

The Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches have a long tradition of the use of icons. Gazing at an icon of Christ, Mary, the Trinity, or one of the saints puts us in contact with the One who gazes back at us. The practice of Visio Divina or Holy Gazing can extend beyond the world of icons to pieces of fine art or the natural world. Everything in creation is an image of the Invisible God. This evening's session will explore the history and use of icons, art, and nature to experience different aspects of God and will include a practice of Visio Divina. Hosted by Holy Spirit Retreat Center

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Thu 23

March 23, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lenten Reflections 2023 Part Five ~ The Labyrinth

LARCC

Facilitated by Sue Ballotti and Paul Craig ~ Hosted by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center
Solvitur Ambulando -- This is a Latin phrase often attributed to St Augustine and used to describe the benefits of walking and using motion to clear the mind. Prayer in motion is an ancient form of prayer, and the labyrinth walking pattern was common across civilizations for more than 4,000 years. Physical movement connects body, mind and spirit and can be a powerful way of praying. We will introduce forms of prayer-in-motion, with particular reliance on the labyrinth – history, purpose, and creative ways to put labyrinth walks into our prayer practice.

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Sun 26

March 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - March 31, 2023 @ 1:30 pm

5 Day Silent, Directed Retreat 2023

Susan Ballotti; Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, DMJ; Fr. Joseph Miller, SVD

Come join us on a special Silent Retreat that will give you time to commune with yourself and with your God. In the busyness of daily life, it is essential to find time to listen deeply to our own inner world and to discern God’s voice inviting us to intimacy. This retreat offers a unique, contemplative opportunity to commune with God in the solitude of our hearts. An experienced Spiritual Director will accompany you through these five days as you seek to discover the subtle movement of the Holy Spirit within you. Come deepen your relationship with God which will be enhanced by solitude, nature and a labyrinth walk. Spiritual Directors: Sr. Pascazia Kinkuhaire, DMJ; Sue Ballotti; Fr. Joseph Miller, SVD

$425 – $600

Sun 26