God fills the hungry with good things and sends the rich away empty [Magnificat]
A five-day retreat, & mini sabbatical, for men in ministry and religious men. Never has there been such a difficult time for men in ministry as our day and time. Participants are encouraged to find new hope, confidence, self awareness, and self esteem, to revitalize their spirit and refresh their ministry. A sensitive combination of relaxation, renewal, scripture and a gentle therapeutic approach. We identify with this 'treasure we have in clay vessels'.
A former participant remarks, "Thank you for this meaningful place where men can speak in safety, in care and in understanding." The San Pedro Spiritual Center provides a comfortable, tranquil place among the lush environment of the protected Florida wetlands, Ideally suited for inner Journey work.
Come and enjoy a winter break in the Florida sunshine!
Psalm 33
"Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,
On those who hope in his steadfast love,
To deliver their souls from death, and keep them Alive in Famine"
YOU WILL DO THE WORKS JESUS DOES
Truly, truly, I tell you,
The one who trusts me will also do the works that I do,
in fact, will do greater works than these
This is what Jesus is leading up to:
his disciples will continue his mission and his works.
But what is this mission?
It is to give life, eternal life,
and to reveal the face and heart of God to people.
It is to be a presence of God in the world
where there is an absence of God.
[Jean Vanier—Drawn into the Mystery of Jesus through the Gospel of John, Novalis]
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A GENERAL DESCRIPTION
THE JOURNEY PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO THREE PARTS
- The Journey Into Self Discovery For Men In Ministry
- The Journey Into Self Discovery for the Professional
[both men and women welcome] - The Journey Into Self Discovery Jamaica
[both men and women welcome]
The Journey Program is designed as an opening for anyone seeking to discover a deeper meaning and perspective in their life. It is a gathering place for like minded people who are interested in renewal, exploration and refreshment of body, mind and spirit. Sometimes the unusual such as a dream interpretation, a propreceptive writing experience, painting a picture and other like activities can furnish us with new insight and approaches to move forward on a new path.
Psychotherapy and emotional bodywork together with carefully choosen scripture themes can bring about powerful dymanics of grace to help us shape new roads to travel. God generously supplies us many alternatives in our lives to assist us. Everywhere we look there are new discoveries to be made.
We usually celebrate liturgical worship each day.
The Journey program is a five day residential opportunity to encourage spirituality and a cooperative community living experience. It is essential that participants enter in a spirit of openness and candour so they can share and, as much as possible, reveal; their deep inner self and personal life experience with the group. We suggest that you consider this a closed retreat. There are no lectures during this retreat. This is an experiential and an interactive process retreat with a gentle invitation to share and explore feelings, dreams. Spiritual exercises are offered each day to assist us to carry Hope, Confidence, Self Awarness and Self esteem in our hearts and spirit. Absolute confidentiality is expected.
There is a physical component to the program. Each day a guided group program of simple exercises is offered along with some music to assist movement. Each participant is offered a one hour massage as part of the program.
The following comments are offered
by former participants.
«I just want to say thanks for another great week that has challenged me to be ever more open to the kingdom WITH IN and a lot less given to 'what's Cooking outside', what is right there within me . It was a wonderful week and I look forward to next year. It is the best offering I know given to ministers anywhere. I recall on our first night there was a group of us guys raging against the church. When I got into bed I said to myself the church is not our issue, our issue is ourselves. Again thanks.»
~ Joe
«The 'Unconscious' and 'Dream Therapy' were roads I had not travelled. As roots in psychotherapy they offer new vistas in growth and even 'breakthrough gifts from God'.»
~ Oblate Priest
«I certainly intend to inform my Provincial and others who are charged with the care of men in their Communities, that this week would benefit many, espccially those who are in any way struggling with the issues that are de-energizing them, diminishing their effectiveness in Ministry or sapping their lives.»
~ a Jesuit
«The team members were very professional and respectful of each participant in every way. They quickly gained our trust and confidence and then proceded to assist, support, challenge or confront us to face ourselves with true openness and honesty.»
~ Diocesan Priest
«This workshop should be offered to all men in the process of initial formation and ongoing psycho-social-spiritual development.»
~ Provincial of Religious Brothers
«Loneliness just kept creeping into me taking me down to the dark drowning hole within. Every little nook and cranny of my life was packed with a devouring detour of truth.»
The Journey into Self-Discovery Programs
These programs serve well both as individual sabbatical programs complete in themselves and as an integrated module of a larger made-to-measure program designed specifically to suit your particular needs and time parameters. They take place both in Canada and abroad.
The Journey into Self Discovery International
Description to follow shortly...
For complete information: spiritcentral.com/international
The Journey into Self-Discovery for the Professional
is designed for anyone seeking to discover meaning in his or her life. It is a gathering of professional, semi-professional, lay and religious people, men and women, teachers, social workers, anyone in the helping professions, parents, religious, lawyers, doctors, nurses, psychotherapists, body workers. In fact, people in all vocations and all occupations.
For complete information: spiritcentral.com/journey
July 13 to 18, 2008 :: Maryholme Retreat Centre
Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
The Jamaica Journey Program
Our annual two-week residential workshop/retreat is open to everyone. Jamaica, with its gorgeous vistas, beaches, salt sea air and deep blue water and its engaging people, is the perfect getaway from the pressures and demands of our northern lives, granting each of us a reprieve, a moment to catch our breath and get in touch with our deep self.
For complete information: spiritcentral.com/jamaica
March 7 to 14, 2008 :: St. Anne's, Discovery Bay, JWI
MIX AND MATCH YOUR PROGRAMS
The Journey Programs serve well both as individual sabbatical programs complete in themselves and as an integrated module of a larger made-to-measure program designed specifically to suit your particular needs and time parameters. They take place both in Canada and abroad.
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