Name: Connecting with Your Inner Wisdom through SoulCollage
Start: 2022-05-21T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2022-05-21T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Laureen Lazarovici & Victor Narro

March 2022

Thu 24

March 24, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lenten Reflections: Part Four ~ Fasting

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Lenten Reflections: Part Four ~ Fasting: Hosted online via zoom by Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center. “Fasting” is a key element of the tradition of Lent, but what does “fasting” really mean to us today? This session will examine the traditional meaning of fasting and practical applications that will improve our Lenten experience and those around us. Finally, we will see how fasting can still be a valuable component of our Lenten Journey.

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Thu 31

March 31, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lenten Reflections: Part Five ~ Reconcile

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Lenten Reflections: Part Five ~ Reconcile: Hosted online via zoom by Serra Retreat Center. The definition of “Reconcile” means, to restore harmony, to make peace, and to resolve differences. Tonight’s presentation, will examine the importance of being of one mind and one heart even in difficult times. This was the prayer of Jesus, the night before he died. St. Francis of Assisi demonstrates how we can turn from negative behavior to constructive fellowship. I will offer 8 steps to enhance your Spiritual Life as we prepare ourselves to celebrate Easter.

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April 2022

Sat 2

April 2, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Quarterly Series: Emotional Sobriety: Dealing with Emotional Disturbances

Allen Berger, PhD & Herb Kaighan

*Remote Via Zoom* 6th Workshop on Emotional Sobriety. Who should attend? ALL who are interested in improving the quality of their life; especially those in any 12 Step Fellowship. In this four hour workshop Dr. Berger and Herb K. will describe and explore the important concept of emotional sobriety. They believe it is the key to optimal living and full recovery. Join these two pioneers in learning about emotional sobriety and how it can help you take the next step in your recovery. Honestly ask yourself:· Am I restless, irritable and discontent?· Do I have a healthy and happy life?· Do I have balance, especially in my relationships? Human development evolves through stages: Stage I: Realization of need for change. In most people, a result of suffering! Stage II: Improving healthy relationships with ourself & others. Stage III: Sustaining balance and serenity by a daily PRACTICE of PRINCIPLES … resulting in a fully authentic and integrated life.

$45

Thu 7

April 7, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lenten Reflections: Part Six ~ Collective Wisdom on this Journey

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Lenten Reflections: Part Six ~ Collective Wisdom on this Journey: Hosted online via zoom by all Los Angeles retreat centers, facilitated by Dr. Michael Cunningham. In preparation for Holy Week and the end of the Lenten journey the teams from the retreat centers will pray the Stations of the Cross and then review and discuss the input and wisdom gathered during the journey together on the program.

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Sat 9

April 9, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Along the Way Pilgrim Walk

Sue Ballotti & Paul Craig, Labyrinth Facilitators

Join Mary & Joseph Retreat Center for the fifth annual Pilgrim Walk, a 4.8 mile walk through the streets and trails of Palos Verdes to the sacred grounds of the retreat center. As pilgrims, walkers will be blessed, walk to various stations for reflection and to have passports stamped. Modeled after the famous pilgrimage, “the Way”, to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, this half day walk is adapted to our own time and neighborhood. All ages and faiths welcome. All activities will be outdoors. Schedule: 7 am registration opens, 7:30 blessing of all pilgrims, first groups depart, walk in a calm meditative way, 11:30: closing prayer and grace, picnic lunch at noon.

$30 – $60

Sat 9

April 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Path to Personal Freedom ~ 12 Traditions: Seven, Eight and Nine

Herb Kaighan

*Remote Via Zoom* Path to Personal Freedom ~ 12 Traditions: Seven, Eight and Nine: The topic of this workshop will be Traditions Seven, Eight and Nine. The 12 Traditions, approved in 1950, established Principles for behavior within each group as well as between all groups. Many individuals have found these guidelines useful in their personal lives and relationships with others.

$10

Sat 23

April 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Steps 2 & 3: “We AGNOSTICS” A Choice & A Decision!

*Remote Via Zoom* Spirituality Series 2022: Steps 2 & 3: “We AGNOSTICS” A Choice & A Decision! Herb K & Joe C will discuss their respective approaches: Traditional VS Non-Traditional and dialogue about their understanding and experience then open the workshop to participant questions. Herb K will unpack his understanding and experience with the Big Book from the “spiritual” perspective – helping participants clarify the practical meanings of: FAITH; CHOICE; DECISION.

$25

May 2022

Sat 7

May 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Path to Personal Freedom ~ 12 Traditions: Ten, Eleven and Twelve

Herb Kaighan

*Remote Via Zoom* Path to Personal Freedom ~ 12 Traditions: Ten, Eleven and Twelve: The topic of this workshop will be Traditions Ten, Eleven and Twelve. The 12 Traditions, approved in 1950, established Principles for behavior within each group as well as between all groups. Many individuals have found these guidelines useful in their personal lives and relationships with others.

$10

Sat 14

May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Spirituality Series 2022: Resentments: Columns 3 & 4

Herb Kaighan

*Remote Via Zoom* Spirituality Series 2022: Resentments: Columns 3 & 4: Step Four: Moral Inventory RESENTMENTS ~ Identification of the Obstacles in Us to Power
• Overview of the entire process; use of the model of survival instincts - fight, flight, freeze. • Actual application of precise instructions for Resentment analysis: Identifying false “beliefs;” our “should(s)”; “unenforceable rules”...

$25

Sat 21

May 21, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Connecting with Your Inner Wisdom through SoulCollage

Laureen Lazarovici & Victor Narro

SoulCollage® is a gentle, intuitive, creative process that involves creating small collage cards that participants use as a powerful tool for ongoing self-reflection, self-awareness and community building. Through the use of images, symbols, and pictures from magazines and periodicals and other sources, the participants in this workshop will engage in the reflective process to create collage cards, that they can use as tools for prayer, meditation & connecting with their inner spirituality or soul wisdom. As part of the workshop, we will integrate the labyrinth of Mary & Joseph Center. We will provide the materials – magazines, scissors, glue sticks, SoulCollage®cards, etc.

$60

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