Saved by Beauty
“Beauty will save the world” — Dostoevsky “The world will be saved by beauty and what is more beautiful than love?” — Dorothy Day MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
Pilgrims of Hope: Guided Meditation for the Jubilee Year
Dear Friends, Spes non confundit; Hope does not disappoint” – Pope Francis On April 2 we will celebrate the Pilgrims of Hope, Jubilee Year, in a special way. Director for Ministry & Mission Advancement, for the North American Province of the Cenacle Sisters, Mark Piper, will lead a guided meditation for any persons interested in […]
The Artist as Prophet
A new online retreat with Dr. Deborah Lee Prescott. The Artist as Prophet The Surprising Insights of Flannery O’Connor and Thomas Merton (This is a 90 minute online program.) Flannery O’Connor and Thomas Merton: two Catholic writers whose works are still read, savored, and enjoyed. Both writers are justly celebrated for their perceptive analysis of […]
Prickly People: A Workshop To Help Us All!
Whether it’s a friend’s occasional moodiness or the grouch at work, or perhaps the person in the mirror, there are people with whom we are uncomfortable with at times. No matter what our personal environment happens to be, we all interact with people who are irritating, defensive, irksome, and frustrating — in short, prickly! While […]
Directed Retreat (Madison, CT)
THIS event at Mercy by the Sea in Madison, CT has sold out. To join the waitlist, please visit: https://mcm.retreatportal.com/events/f?p=101:2:32650050976998::::PROGRAM_ID:14412 Helen Bearisto Sr. Helen Beairsto, r.c. is a Cenacle Sister in the North American Province, whose ministry is spiritual direction, retreats and offering spiritually orientated programs. Her original formation in the Spiritual Exercises occurred in […]
Centering Prayer – Summer 2025
Summer Centering Prayer (10am – 11am Central) on Mondays, once per month from May – September (weekly Centering Prayer resumes in the fall). Make time for a prayerful pause, and spiritual sustenance this summer! Join us on our five session of Centering Prayer! Offering 1 — Monday May 5 Offering 2 — Monday June 2 Offering […]
Sister Circles
Sister Circles A Celebration of Remembering What has been forgotten? – the Divine Feminine that is rising and calling us to awaken to her presence within and around us. (A Virtual Program, led by Sr. Anelie Arao, r.c. at 6:30 PM Central on the Second & Fourth Monday every month) “The feminine holds the […]
zDiscover the Poet Within – First Cohort Second Session
Discover the Poet Within: A Beginner-Friendly Workshop Have you ever thought about writing a poem but feel you don’t know how to begin? Or perhaps you’ve written a poem or two and want to learn more about the basic craft. Or maybe you read poetry for its own enjoyment, or as part of your prayer […]
zAging as a Spiritual Practice: Touching the Divine
Everything changes. It is true that everything we love is destined to change and age. It is equally true that every moment brings new possibilities, fresh beginnings, a wealth of appreciation and a depth of gratitude that affects how our lives proceed. Aging is beyond our control, but how we age is up to us! […]
zAging as a Spiritual Practice: Science of Healthy Aging
Everything changes. It is true that everything we love is destined to change and age. It is equally true that every moment brings new possibilities, fresh beginnings, a wealth of appreciation and a depth of gratitude that affects how our lives proceed. Aging is beyond our control, but how we age is up to us! […]
