Summer 2012
June 11 – 17, 2012
The Holy Spirit: Source of Contemplation
Dominican preacher, teacher and writer Don Goergen, OP, with a special interest in the evolution of consciousness will lead this contemplative biblically based week-long retreat exploring the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life, from biblical, theological, and personal perspectives. What difference can the Spirit make? Where do I find the Spirit today? We will consider in a meditative atmosphere the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit as the soul of the Church, and the Holy Spirit and the mystical life. What does the call to be more contemplative mean for us today? What is contemplation? We will also engage the Holy Spirit as the source of our prayer, as the ground of contemplative experience, and as the heart of engaged contemplation.
Fee: $550
Autumn 2012
November 9 – 11, 2012
The Epic of the Universe
Join cosmologist and evolutionary philosopher Brian Thomas Swimme for a weekend of reflection and exploration. Brian's annual retreat at Santa Sabina Center is designed to help participants learn the story of cosmic evolution and to reflect together on its implications for our personal lives, including our place and responsibility within this epic story. The weekend entails presentations, some dialogue, and significant times of silence for reflection, integration, and prayer.
Fee: $450
December 14 – 16, 2012
Advent Retreat: Mary at the Heart of Mystery
Michael Fish, OSB, returns to Santa Sabina to guide this weekend retreat. You are invited to spend days of quiet waiting with Mary/who said yes to the unknown/trusted in the not yet /believed in the new/set out in service (to Elizabeth)/and sang to Mystery. Perhaps we need her more than ever as we prepare to meet the challenges of our time.
Gain a deeper perspective on this holy season through this contemplative weekend experience.