Featured Events And Programs
Please be aware of the following featured events:
Spiritual Companions Group 2nd Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, nine sessions, from September 2018 through May 2019
Anam Cara Room at the Spiritual Life Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
Join with other spiritual companions in exploring the ways the Sacred is present in your life and theirs. We will be using the methods of spiritual direction, including deep listening and respectful interaction. Persons from any spiritual tradition(s), as well as those who belong to no tradition, are all welcome.
October 28, 2018, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.Embracing the Other: Let’s talk about Difference and Connection
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, 31 Colton St, Farmington, CT
Our religious traditions teach us that we should treat others with love, kindness and generosity. Yet, our impulses and actions often betray those core values. Too frequently, fear and suspicion affect our relationships with those we perceive as “different." On Oct 28 we will hear from several outstanding speakers who represent 3 traditions (Christianity, Islam and Judaism) on the topic of “embracing the other.” They will guide us, provide lessons and stories from their own religious backgrounds and offer inspiring perspectives about connecting in a fractured world.Following this portion of the program, we will share a dialogue method that will help us engage more deeply with those who see things differently than we do. The training will enable individuals, families and young adults to gain new tools to address conflict without rancor. There will be an experiential component during the dialogue training.
Spiritual Companions Group 2nd Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, nine sessions, from September 2018 through May 2019
Anam Cara Room at the Spiritual Life Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
Join with other spiritual companions in exploring the ways the Sacred is present in your life and theirs. We will be using the methods of spiritual direction, including deep listening and respectful interaction. Persons from any spiritual tradition(s), as well as those who belong to no tradition, are all welcome.
October 28, 2018, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.Embracing the Other: Let’s talk about Difference and Connection
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, 31 Colton St, Farmington, CT
Our religious traditions teach us that we should treat others with love, kindness and generosity. Yet, our impulses and actions often betray those core values. Too frequently, fear and suspicion affect our relationships with those we perceive as “different." On Oct 28 we will hear from several outstanding speakers who represent 3 traditions (Christianity, Islam and Judaism) on the topic of “embracing the other.” They will guide us, provide lessons and stories from their own religious backgrounds and offer inspiring perspectives about connecting in a fractured world.Following this portion of the program, we will share a dialogue method that will help us engage more deeply with those who see things differently than we do. The training will enable individuals, families and young adults to gain new tools to address conflict without rancor. There will be an experiential component during the dialogue training.
HOLY FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER Embraces the Christian Contemplative Experience
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Additional Programs
Bible Study with Deacon Art Miller - St Mary Church, 942 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT
Wednesday evenings - will be updated soon with Fall schedule.
All classes will start at 7 PM in the Parish Center. Lectio Divina is held from 6:10 - 6:40 PM in the St Mary's School Temporary Classroom Building followed by Prayers for healing and special intentions at 6:45 PM. These evening Bible Study Classes have been very popular, informative, and inspiring. Please bring your Bible and a friend. All are welcome.
Schedule for the fall of 2018 will be posted soon.
C.S. Lewis Discussion Group
C. S. Lewis is the foremost, widely read and often quoted Christian author of modern times.
Beginning Tuesday, October 14, 2014 an informal book discussion group will take place the second Tuesday of every month sponsored by folks from ST MARY / ST ROBERT BELLARMINE CHURCH in Windsor Locks, CT. Please contact Mary: mwaltersew@cox.net or Mike ldiaq@cox.net for more information.
Retreats, Workshops and Programs
Holy Family 2016-2017 Retreat Schedule: http://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/retreats
Copper Beech Ongoing Retreat Schedule: http://www.copperbeechinstitute.org/retreats-and-programs
Our Lady of Calvary Events: http://www.ourladyofcalvary.net/events/
Mercy By the Sea: https://www.mercybythesea.org/programs-and-retreats/
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center: http://genesisspiritualcenter.org/events/calendar/
Wisdom House: https://wh.retreatportal.com/calendar/events.aspx
Wednesday evenings - will be updated soon with Fall schedule.
All classes will start at 7 PM in the Parish Center. Lectio Divina is held from 6:10 - 6:40 PM in the St Mary's School Temporary Classroom Building followed by Prayers for healing and special intentions at 6:45 PM. These evening Bible Study Classes have been very popular, informative, and inspiring. Please bring your Bible and a friend. All are welcome.
Schedule for the fall of 2018 will be posted soon.
C.S. Lewis Discussion Group
C. S. Lewis is the foremost, widely read and often quoted Christian author of modern times.
Beginning Tuesday, October 14, 2014 an informal book discussion group will take place the second Tuesday of every month sponsored by folks from ST MARY / ST ROBERT BELLARMINE CHURCH in Windsor Locks, CT. Please contact Mary: mwaltersew@cox.net or Mike ldiaq@cox.net for more information.
Retreats, Workshops and Programs
Holy Family 2016-2017 Retreat Schedule: http://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/retreats
Copper Beech Ongoing Retreat Schedule: http://www.copperbeechinstitute.org/retreats-and-programs
Our Lady of Calvary Events: http://www.ourladyofcalvary.net/events/
Mercy By the Sea: https://www.mercybythesea.org/programs-and-retreats/
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center: http://genesisspiritualcenter.org/events/calendar/
Wisdom House: https://wh.retreatportal.com/calendar/events.aspx
Complete List Of Events
There is no way to list every event going on at every program and event at every retreat center and other location. The list below represents those which are of a Contemplative nature that may draw the attention of those frequenting this web site.
August 2018:
August 19 - 26, 2017 ZEN SPIRIT, CHRISTIAN SPIRIT: AN INTERFAITH ZEN RETREAT, Robert E. Kennedy, S.J., Roshi, MERCY BY THE SEA, 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT 06443
September 2018:
September 7 - 8, 2018 Thomas Merton and the Spiritual Imagination, Michael W. Higgins, PhD
Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. WISDOM JESUS, A Prayer Day Retreat with Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI St. Robert Hall – 52 South Elm St. Windsor Locks, CT
Saturday, September 29, 2018 9:00 A.M - 12:30 P.M. (Doors open at 8:30) - Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop , Mike Smoolca, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
October 2018:
Saturday October 6, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Song and Silence: Centering Prayer and Canto Divina Experience, Gunilla Norris and Frank Pendola, Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT 06443
October 12 - 14, 2018. MYSTICS OF ALL TRADITIONS, Maria Decsy, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
October 19-21, 2018. JUNG, POLITICS AND SHADOW, Don Bisson, FMS Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Saturday, October 20, 2018 Living Flame Program - Refinement of Centering Prayer with Kathy Difede, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
October 26 - 28, 2018 Jung, Intuition and Spiritual Creativity, Don Bisson, FMS
Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
October 28, 2018, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.Embracing the Other: Let’s talk about Difference and Connection
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, 31 Colton St, Farmington, CT
November 2018:
November 2-3, 2018. RADICAL LOVE: THE LEGACY OF PROPHETIC TRADITIONS, Omid Safi, MERCY BY THE SEA, 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT 06443
November 2-4, 2018. 11TH STEP CENTERING PRAYER WEEKEND, Madeleine Joy, SP; Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI; Elizabeth Oleksak, SP, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Sunday November 4, 2018. PRAYING THE PSALMS, Jo Ann Bourquard, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Saturday, November 10, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Principles and Foundations of Wisdom Christianity: Changing our Perspectives, Rev. Bill Redfield, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Sunday November 11, 2018. NATURE AS MENTOR, Marlow Shami, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Saturday, November 17, 2018 Living Flame Program - Lectio Divina with Mike Potter. Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
December 2018:
December 7-9, 2018, Advent Contemplative Retreat: What is Mysticism? Does it Really Matter?, Therese Saulnier
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Friday 5:00 p.m.- Sunday 1:00 p.m.
December 7-8, 2018. LET THE MYSTICS TEACH US TO PRAY, Joanne St. Hilare, CSJ, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
January 2019:
Saturday, January 19, 2019 Living Flame Program- The Human Condition with Steve Standiford, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday, January 26, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - The Core of Wisdom Christianity: A new way of Seeing and Being, Rev. Bill Redfield, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
February 2019:
Saturday, February 2, 2019 9:00 A.M - 3:00 P.M. (Doors open at 8:30) - Lectio Divina Introductory Workshop , Mike Smoolca and Nancy Stimac, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday February 9, 2019. MARY MAGDALENE: WOMAN OF LIGHT Jo Ann Bourquard, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Saturday, February 23, 2019 Living Flame Program - Divine Therapy with Rickey Cotton, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
March 2019:
Saturday, March 9, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Integrating Wisdom Christianity into Life: How will the results be embodied in our lives?, Rev. Bill Redfield, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday, March 16, 2019 Living Flame Program - The Dark Night of Sense with Susan Komis, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday, March 16, 2019 Contemplative Outreach United Day of Prayer, Caritas Christi Center, 295 Benham Street, Hamden, CT
Saturday, March 30, 2018 9:00 A.M - 12:30 P.M. (Doors open at 8:30) - Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop , Nancy Stimac, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
April 2019:
Saturday, April 6, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - A Day of Prayer with Fr. Bill Sheehan, Caritas Christi Center, 295 Benham Street, Hamden, CT
Saturday, April 13, 2019 Living Flame Program - Welcoming Prayer with Cherry Haisten, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
May 2019:
Saturday, May 4, 2019 Living Flame Program - Discernment Practice with Maureen Hanley, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
May 17 - 19, 2019 Spring Contemplative Retreat: Holy Wells and Thin Places, the Wisdom of the Celtic Saints, Carl McColman
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Friday 5:00 p.m.- Sunday 1:00 p.m.
June 2019:
Saturday June 1, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Song and Silence: Centering Prayer and Canto Divina Experience, Gunilla Norris and Frank Pendola, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday June 15, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Annual Day of Christian Reflection - Entering the Nondual Heart of Christ: Christianity as Participatory Mystery, Rev. Matthew Wright, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107NATURE AS MENTOR
August 19 - 26, 2017 ZEN SPIRIT, CHRISTIAN SPIRIT: AN INTERFAITH ZEN RETREAT, Robert E. Kennedy, S.J., Roshi, MERCY BY THE SEA, 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT 06443
September 2018:
September 7 - 8, 2018 Thomas Merton and the Spiritual Imagination, Michael W. Higgins, PhD
Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
Saturday, September 15, 2018 9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. WISDOM JESUS, A Prayer Day Retreat with Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI St. Robert Hall – 52 South Elm St. Windsor Locks, CT
Saturday, September 29, 2018 9:00 A.M - 12:30 P.M. (Doors open at 8:30) - Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop , Mike Smoolca, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
October 2018:
Saturday October 6, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Song and Silence: Centering Prayer and Canto Divina Experience, Gunilla Norris and Frank Pendola, Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center, 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT 06443
October 12 - 14, 2018. MYSTICS OF ALL TRADITIONS, Maria Decsy, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
October 19-21, 2018. JUNG, POLITICS AND SHADOW, Don Bisson, FMS Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Saturday, October 20, 2018 Living Flame Program - Refinement of Centering Prayer with Kathy Difede, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
October 26 - 28, 2018 Jung, Intuition and Spiritual Creativity, Don Bisson, FMS
Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
October 28, 2018, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.Embracing the Other: Let’s talk about Difference and Connection
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, 31 Colton St, Farmington, CT
November 2018:
November 2-3, 2018. RADICAL LOVE: THE LEGACY OF PROPHETIC TRADITIONS, Omid Safi, MERCY BY THE SEA, 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT 06443
November 2-4, 2018. 11TH STEP CENTERING PRAYER WEEKEND, Madeleine Joy, SP; Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI; Elizabeth Oleksak, SP, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Sunday November 4, 2018. PRAYING THE PSALMS, Jo Ann Bourquard, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Saturday, November 10, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Principles and Foundations of Wisdom Christianity: Changing our Perspectives, Rev. Bill Redfield, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Sunday November 11, 2018. NATURE AS MENTOR, Marlow Shami, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Saturday, November 17, 2018 Living Flame Program - Lectio Divina with Mike Potter. Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
December 2018:
December 7-9, 2018, Advent Contemplative Retreat: What is Mysticism? Does it Really Matter?, Therese Saulnier
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Friday 5:00 p.m.- Sunday 1:00 p.m.
December 7-8, 2018. LET THE MYSTICS TEACH US TO PRAY, Joanne St. Hilare, CSJ, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
January 2019:
Saturday, January 19, 2019 Living Flame Program- The Human Condition with Steve Standiford, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday, January 26, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - The Core of Wisdom Christianity: A new way of Seeing and Being, Rev. Bill Redfield, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
February 2019:
Saturday, February 2, 2019 9:00 A.M - 3:00 P.M. (Doors open at 8:30) - Lectio Divina Introductory Workshop , Mike Smoolca and Nancy Stimac, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday February 9, 2019. MARY MAGDALENE: WOMAN OF LIGHT Jo Ann Bourquard, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Saturday, February 23, 2019 Living Flame Program - Divine Therapy with Rickey Cotton, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
March 2019:
Saturday, March 9, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Integrating Wisdom Christianity into Life: How will the results be embodied in our lives?, Rev. Bill Redfield, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday, March 16, 2019 Living Flame Program - The Dark Night of Sense with Susan Komis, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday, March 16, 2019 Contemplative Outreach United Day of Prayer, Caritas Christi Center, 295 Benham Street, Hamden, CT
Saturday, March 30, 2018 9:00 A.M - 12:30 P.M. (Doors open at 8:30) - Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop , Nancy Stimac, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
April 2019:
Saturday, April 6, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - A Day of Prayer with Fr. Bill Sheehan, Caritas Christi Center, 295 Benham Street, Hamden, CT
Saturday, April 13, 2019 Living Flame Program - Welcoming Prayer with Cherry Haisten, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
May 2019:
Saturday, May 4, 2019 Living Flame Program - Discernment Practice with Maureen Hanley, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
May 17 - 19, 2019 Spring Contemplative Retreat: Holy Wells and Thin Places, the Wisdom of the Celtic Saints, Carl McColman
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Friday 5:00 p.m.- Sunday 1:00 p.m.
June 2019:
Saturday June 1, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Song and Silence: Centering Prayer and Canto Divina Experience, Gunilla Norris and Frank Pendola, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107
Saturday June 15, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Annual Day of Christian Reflection - Entering the Nondual Heart of Christ: Christianity as Participatory Mystery, Rev. Matthew Wright, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107NATURE AS MENTOR