“For where the heart is, there is the treasure”
Gospel of Mary Magdalene
March 25 – April 1, 2018 March 29 – April 1, 2018
(week-long retreat) (weekend retreat)
Gospel of Mary Magdalene
March 25 – April 1, 2018 March 29 – April 1, 2018
(week-long retreat) (weekend retreat)
This is an invitation to practice together, following from within the map given through the events of Holy Week, in a container of deep silence and recollection. To gently begin to enter into the heart of what it might be to ‘stand by’ in the spirit of Mary Magdalene. To open to the possibility that we may accompany, as Cynthia Bourgeault has written, and bear witness to “Jesus on his timeless passage through death, to the very source of life, and back into the world”, touching upon "the intense transformational energy of the Pascal Mystery”.
Conscious love; awakened presence; witness of the heart - these will be the themes that animate practices of silent prayer, conscious practical work, wisdom chant, embodying prayer, lectio divina, sacred conversation and Eucharistic worship. The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, along with Bourgeault’s beautiful Holy Week Liturgies will weave their way into the experiential and participatory nature of the retreat.
Retreat Guides: Laura Ruth, Allen Bourque, the Rev. Steven Bonsey, & Kerstin Lipke.
Week-long Retreat begins: Sunday, March 25th at 4:00 pm followed by a light supper.
Weekend Retreat begins: Maundy Thursday, March 29th at 12:00 pm with lunch.
Both Retreats end: Easter morning, Sunday, April 1st at 11 am with an optional brunch.
Cost: All are welcome and we are grateful for your support in the amount you feel you can afford. As a guideline, suggested contributions for these retreats are:
March 25 – April 1, 2018 week-long (7 nights) retreat: $525 includes $75 deposit.
March 29 – April 1, 2018 weekend (3 nights) retreat: $300 includes $50 deposit.
Venue: Guests receive the hospitality of Sandy & Roger Daly at beautiful Hallelujah Farm. Accommodations are in shared double rooms. Single rooms may be available upon request for an additional suggested contribution.
Information & Registration: Contact Laura Ruth at laurampruth@gmail.com. Checks may be made out to Laura Ruth and mailed to Laura at 17 North Bear Swamp Road, North Middlesex, VT 05682.
To hold your place, the following deposits are requested:
Week-long retreat: $75 is due by March 2nd.
Weekend retreat: $50 is due by March 15th.
Conscious love; awakened presence; witness of the heart - these will be the themes that animate practices of silent prayer, conscious practical work, wisdom chant, embodying prayer, lectio divina, sacred conversation and Eucharistic worship. The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, along with Bourgeault’s beautiful Holy Week Liturgies will weave their way into the experiential and participatory nature of the retreat.
Retreat Guides: Laura Ruth, Allen Bourque, the Rev. Steven Bonsey, & Kerstin Lipke.
Week-long Retreat begins: Sunday, March 25th at 4:00 pm followed by a light supper.
Weekend Retreat begins: Maundy Thursday, March 29th at 12:00 pm with lunch.
Both Retreats end: Easter morning, Sunday, April 1st at 11 am with an optional brunch.
Cost: All are welcome and we are grateful for your support in the amount you feel you can afford. As a guideline, suggested contributions for these retreats are:
March 25 – April 1, 2018 week-long (7 nights) retreat: $525 includes $75 deposit.
March 29 – April 1, 2018 weekend (3 nights) retreat: $300 includes $50 deposit.
Venue: Guests receive the hospitality of Sandy & Roger Daly at beautiful Hallelujah Farm. Accommodations are in shared double rooms. Single rooms may be available upon request for an additional suggested contribution.
Information & Registration: Contact Laura Ruth at laurampruth@gmail.com. Checks may be made out to Laura Ruth and mailed to Laura at 17 North Bear Swamp Road, North Middlesex, VT 05682.
To hold your place, the following deposits are requested:
Week-long retreat: $75 is due by March 2nd.
Weekend retreat: $50 is due by March 15th.
This retreat is made possible by a generous grant from
The Narthex Foundation.
