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Celtic Selah
Celtic Selah
A special Lenten service featuring music, readings and silent prayer in the tradition of St. Patrick.
Led by Jeff Johnson with Irish flutist, Brian Dunning, and violinist, Wendy Goodwin.
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 4:00 PM
The Grotto - Chapel of Mary
Suggested donation: $10 at the door
The word “selah,” from the Psalms, is a musical expression meaning to pause or rest.
Meeting God and Self in the Desert
A Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 13, 2010, 9AM–3PM,
in The Grotto Conference Center
Join Patricia Flynn, LCSW and Spiritual Director, and Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM, for a Lenten Retreat and desert experience on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 9am-3pm in The Grotto Conference Center.
Take time to remove yourself from life’s busyness, using tools to draw inward to the still silent place where we meet God. Discover what fills the emptiness of your life, preventing a closer relationship with God. Learn more about prayer, practicing centering prayer as a vehicle for bringing contemplative time into your hectic life. Prepare yourself for the upcoming Easter Triduum by letting God speak to your heart.
A fee of $45 includes lunch, a snack and free admission to The Grotto’s Upper Level Gardens.
Contact The Grotto at 503-254-7371 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or order below.
Spirituality Program
The Grotto Spirituality Program is open to people of all faiths. We are careful to respect the individual’s spiritual values and religious beliefs. The primary goal of The Grotto Spirituality Program is to assist individuals to form an expanded place for the Divine in their lives and to experience the healing dimensions of faith.
Spiritual Direction
Individual, confidential sessions for all who wish to deepen their spiritual life, explore their connection to God, and examine their relationships with others and the world in light of gospel values.
Cost:
Although there is a standard fee for spiritual direction at The Grotto, exceptions may be made based on financial considerations.
Appointments may be made by calling:
Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM
503-254-7371
Patricia Flynn, Certified Spiritual Director
503-261-2443
Retreats at The Grotto
Directed Retreat Days
Individuals, families or groups, together with a spiritual director, may design a day(s) at The Grotto to include spiritual direction, faith sharing, contemplative prayer and quiet time. Affordable lodging is available near The Grotto for those who wish to make overnight retreats.
Presented Retreats
Retreats reflecting a particular liturgical season or topic will be presented periodically throughout the year. Retreat costs vary. Call 503-261-2443 for further information.
We encourage retreatants to combine spiritual direction with the beauty of The Grotto grounds and the Chapel of Mary to create a time set apart for spiritual renewal.
Mission & Philosophy
Mission
The mission of The Grotto Spirituality Program is to provide spiritually reflective companioning to people who desire to explore or enhance their faith.
Philosophy
As a ministry of The Grotto, the Spirituality Program is dedicated to fostering spiritual well-being. We believe places of peace, serenity and spiritual reflection are essential so that people might renew their spirit in the midst of a busy world.
12-Step Retreats
Periodically, The Grotto offers 12-Step Retreats open to anyone of any faith.