Meditations
Walking the Reconciliation Labyrinth: A Contemplative Practice Part 3
April 8, 2026
The labyrinth on the campus of the Renewal Center has a special design. It is known as a reconciliation labyrinth.
What is a Silent Directed Retreat? Part 4
February 15, 2026
Let’s continue to look at prayer, but from an angle you might not expect: Will I be able to pray on retreat? That seems like a silly question, right? Of course, I’ll pray on retreat that’s the whole point, right?
What is a Silent Directed Retreat? Part 2
February 1, 2026
This is the second part of a series of short articles looking at silent directed retreats. In Part 1, we talked about what a silent directed retreat is. Now, let’s look at some expectations you may have.
What is a Silent Directed Retreat? Part 1
January 25, 2026
First question: Why make a directed retreat? The aim of a directed retreat is to intentionally set aside quality time for you and God to be together and to grow more deeply in that relationship.
Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit #4: Intimacy
June 19, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
When I was pastor of St Francis Xavier Parish in St. Joseph, Missouri, I fell in love with the designs in the stained-glass windows of the church. It spoke very powerfully to me as a symbol of God’s waiting, arms open to embrace us. God wants to embrace you.
Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit #2: Unity
June 6, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will
June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season. The destructive force of a hurricane does not compare to the destructive force of the divisions that we allow to come between us, when we fail to share the peace and forgiveness that Jesus gave us in the Holy Spirit. Today’s word is Unity.
Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit #1: Forgiveness
May 29, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
When we live under the influence of the Holy Spirit, we participate in a new creation. We say we are “Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit.” Over the next seven weeks, I will be exploring seven key words or concepts. Today the first word is: forgiveness.
Video series: Prayer of Silence: Using a Sacred Word to Recenter
January 24, 2022
By Kathy Keary
Distractions while engaged in silent prayer can be discouraging even though we all experience it. Using a sacred word to return to the stillness can be helpful.
Sabbath thinking: Rest for the Soul
September 23, 2020
By Kathy Keary
Spiritual renewal requires intentionality and priority setting. It’s imperative that we design our days, weeks, months, and years to include ample time for Sabbath rest. Our welfare depends on it.
From the Heart: Contemplative Communication — Part 2
July 6, 2020
By Kathy Keary Part 2 of 2. Read Part 1 Here. In our last article, the Circle was described as a too...