* individual and group spiritual direction
* writing
* retreat leadership
* teaching
* commitment to sustained prayer for the needs of the world

Faith is developed through practices which: deepen prayer and understanding of God, self and others; and support a lifestyle of justice, kindness and humble service.

A basic challenge of Christianity today is education for a transforming relationship with God. There is no lack of love for God in the church. There is lack of understanding of how that love is purified,matured and released through us into the world in redemptive service.

Helping others grow in relationship with Jesus Christ with deepening faith and personal authenticity is the heart of The Sanctuary Foundation.

Pope Benedict XVI has dedicated a special Jubilee Year to the Apostle Paul from 28 June 2008 to 29 June 2009, on the occasion of the bi-millennium of his birth, which historians have placed between the years 7 and 10 A.D. An important aspect of this observance is its ecumenical dimension. “The Apostle to the Gentiles, who was especially committed to taking the Good News to all peoples, left no stones unturned for unity and harmony among all Christians.”

Fee: $50 ($10 deposit) Register by June 1.

Sr. Molly is campus minister and teaches theology at Bishop Ward High School. Her graduate study is in New Testament with an emphasis on the letters of St. Paul.

July 26-27, 2008, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Contemplative Living III: Centering Prayer
Sr. Micaela Randolph, OSB

Centering prayer is a deep prayer of trust and surrender, involving place, posture, word and silence. Learn this method and dialogue with others as you practice this prayer together.

Fee: $100 ($20 deposit) Register by July 20.

Sr. Micaela, a staff member of Sophia Center and the Director of the Souljourners program, is a spiritual director and a frequent retreat leader. As Director of Formation for Mount St. Scholastica many years, she introduced new members to the contemplative life.

June 19-26, 2008 Sister Carol Marozzi, SSJ
Listening to the Music of Creation: Learning the Dance of the Universe

Through prose, poetry and scripture, as well as through the wonders of creation, retreatants will be encouraged to experience a sense of unity with all of life and be challenged to take greater responsibility to care for the earth and all that inhabits our planet. In being drawn to the Divine, we are drawn to the One who is the source of all that is and we are brought into greater enjoyment and appreciation of life and its goodness. Please bring a bible, journal and writings that speak of global spirituality. Please come with a heart open to the possibility to falling in love again with creation and the Creator. Retreat will include input, prayer and sharing of insights.

Carol Marozzi, SSJ, a Sister of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill, PA is presently working at a psychiatric hospital for priests and sisters, Saint Luke Institute, in Silver Spring, MD. Her former ministry has included working in Ministry Formation and in the Vocation Office in the diocese of Baltimore, serving as Director of Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriottsville, MD, and giving spiritual direction, retreats and workshops. Sister has an M.A. in Spirituality and an M.A. in Religious Studies

July 6-13, 2008 Sister Dominique Long, SCL
Contemplative Retreat

This retreat will emphasize the need for a contemplative spirituality that includes how all of one's life and prayer is mystical. Daily input on the mystical aspects of life and daily periods of experiencing the mysticism of the breath, the mysticism of walking, and the mystical aspect of simply resting in God will afford retreatants ample opportunity to deepen their relationship with God. The wishes of those participating will help determine the number of periods of sitting and walking, privately or as a group.

Retreatants will be invited to share with the director their vision for this special time. Begin now praying for the graces that all in the group will need to be blessed beyond what they can dream or imagine.

In his encounters with women, Jesus challenged attitudes and deep-seated cultural prejudices. Reflect privately and in shared conversation on how these stories speak to women today. Please bring your own Bible. (Limited to 15 participants, women only.)

Fee: $50 ($10 deposit) Register by April 20.

Sr. Cecilia currently serves as director of formation for Mount St. Scholastica. With an M.A. in religious studies, she has served as a high school religion teacher, a parish liturgist and as liturgist for Mount St. Scholastica. She is currently completing her certification with Souljourners.

Event spiritual orientation: Christian
Event environment: Retreat Center

Event overview: This Contemplative Prayer retreat is an excellent opportunity to deepen your union with God and have it bridge over to your daily life. Tom will introduce this ancient contemplative prayer meditation from our rich Judeo-Christian heritage

Retreat leader name: Tom Jacobs, recording artist, retreat facilitator and storyteller with years of experience in Contemplative Prayer

Retreat leader web site: tomjacobs.com

Retreat center name: Marillac Center
Retreat center address: 4200 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048, USA
Retreat center telephone: 913 758-6552
Retreat center web site: www.MarillacCenter.org
Retreat center email: retreats@scls.org
Contact name: Sister Noreen Walter
Contact email:nwalter@scls.org