Meditations

It’s All About the Kiss

June 6, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Just picture it: God kissing your soul before placing it in your body. Isn’t that beautiful? This is how some mystics through the ages have spoken about divine union. Read More.

June Taize: Come Holy Spirit, Empower Us

June 3, 2022

Tonight we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the ways in which the Spirit inspires, guides, and strengthens us to live as Christian disciples.

Video Series: Celebrating the Ascension with Visio Divina

May 31, 2022

By Kathy Keary
In this video, I will walk you through the steps of Visio Divina or Sacred Seeing as we behold a picture of Jesus’ Ascension into heaven. This contemplative practice opens us to an encounter with the Divine.

Video Series: Walking with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus

May 23, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Using our imagination by placing ourselves in a Scripture passage takes our reflection of the Word of God to a deeper, more powerful level. Experience the thoughts, emotions, and prayer that surface as you walk with Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

Waging Peace Means Not Averting Your Eyes

May 11, 2022

About two dozen people gathered on World Labyrinth Day, May 7, to pray for peace in Ukraine and for peace in our lives. We prayed together, broke bread together and walked the Renewal Center’s Reconciliation Labyrinth together. This is an audio recording of the Fr. Nassal’s talk.

Palačinke (Croatian Crepes)

May 10, 2022

By Lucia Ferrara
I grew up on these things. My mom would make them for my brother and me for breakfast. It’s a simple, old fashion recipe that has a lot of variations, but usually, everything you need is already in your pantry or refrigerator.

May Taizé: Resurrection, Our Common Hope

May 6, 2022

Taizé is an ecumenical, meditative prayer experience using music, chants and scripture. We gather on the first Thursday of every month. The theme for May is Resurrection: Our Common Hope.

Video Series: Pondering the Living Word

May 2, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Encounter the presence of the Living God as we unpack the Easter stories applying their messages to our lives.

Family Matters: Finding Rest in Jesus

April 26, 2022

By Lucia Ferrara
Jesus says, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest … my yoke is easy … my burden … light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) Do you want to find refreshment with Jesus?

Video series: Encountering the Divine through Contemplative Photography

April 25, 2022

By Kathy Keary
As we continue to celebrate Easter, today we will delve into the prayer practice of contemplative photography by beholding the new life offered by spring not only with our eyes but with our heart.

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