Day of Renewal

Session I (select 1 program)

Unmet Needs: Breaking Free from Strained and Drained
Jane Birr

Are you feeling edgy, worn out and underappreciated from meeting everyone else’s needs but having no one meet yours? Put an end to your worst and unleash your best through systems to 1) identify and meet your needs, 2) create energy-saving boundaries and 3) launch your life-giving goals all based on the firm foundation of Christ and his beautiful plan for your life!

Literature for the Female Soul
Dr. Karlyn Crowley

So many books and so little time, as they say.  This is often especially true for women who are mothers, partners, and caretakers. We'll share and discuss some excerpts from beloved texts and authors particularly poignant for women. 

Creation Spirituality: A tapestry woven of many strands           
Sr. Judy Miller, CSJ

Modern science has revolutionized our view of our place in the cosmos. How does this affect our spirituality? What is sacred? Where is God in all this?

  

Laughter…The Spoonful of Sugar We All Need
Linda Greene

What happens in our bodies when we laugh? What are some of the health benefits of laughter? Learn about and experience the benefits and blessings of laughter from a certified laughing coach.

Biblical Wisdom: A Face of Woman’s Holiness
Sr. Shawn Madigan

Biblical Wisdom will be reflected upon as a feminine expression of God that reveals the infinite and intimate love of God.

Tending the Spirit: A Path for Nourishment and Renewal
Julie Massey, Judy Turba

The human spirit needs to be nourished regularly, yet women often spend much of their energy caring for others before any time is spent on themselves. With humor, love, personal insight and the wisdom of others, this presentation addresses the critical importance of caring for ourselves and ways in which to renew our spirits.

A Hamper Full of Wisdom: Searching for Meaning in the Daily Demands of Life
Julie Massey

Whether our days are filled with runny noses and school fundraisers, a never-ending cycle of workplace deadlines, or care of our aging parents, too many of us find we work to simply get through the day. On rare occasions, life may pause long enough for us to think. In the hush we find ourselves asking, “What does this all mean? Is there some purpose to all this effort?” This interactive workshop will allow us to explore the meaning that exists in the stuff of our everyday lives. We will consider the ways in which the holy and profound are not only the territory of set-apart stillness, but are also available to us in the midst of each day’s sometimes chaotic journey.

T’ai Chi
Sr. Rita Schmidt, OSF

T’ai Chi is an ancient form of body movements that builds energy, health, harmony, peace and balance. It is simply meditation in motion. You will experience some of these gentle movements during the session.

Remembering Hildegard, Marguerite, and Julian: Women Mystics
Prof. Sally Stamper

In the Middle Ages, church vocation provided education and an opportunity to work as theologians for a relatively small number of women who have had a disproportionately large impact on Christian thought. This session will consider three of these medieval women—Hildegard of Bingen, Marguerite Porete, and Julian of Norwich—who were both theologians and mystics (meaning that they had transcendent experiences of union with God, which they subsequently articulated in powerful written texts).We will explore their lives through story, short readings from their work and music. Once you've met these women who contributed so much to Christian thought, you will find more of their work here in the Center's library: the Hildegard of Bingen room!

 

Cost:  $40 includes morning refreshments, lunch, programs, and handouts