Rhythms Newsletter April 2018 Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire Catherine of Siena Mystic of the month Catherine of Siena was born during the outbreak of the plague in Siena, Italy in 1347. She was the 25th child born to her mother, although half of her brothers and sisters did not survive childhood. At the age of 16, Catherine's sister died leaving her husband as a widower. Catherine's parents proposed that he marry Catherine as a replacement, but Catherine opposed this and her parents eventually relented. She became a Dominican sister but continued living at home. She often visited hospitals and homes where she attracted followers who helped her in her mission to serve the poor and sick. Catherine was drawn further into the world as she worked, and eventually she began to travel, calling for reform of the church, and for people to confess and to love God totally. She became involved in the fractured politics of her time and in brokering peace deals during a time of conflict and war between the Italian city states. She established a monastery for women in 1377 outside of Siena. She is credited with composing over 400 letters, her Dialogue, which is her definitive work, and her prayers. In 1380, 33-year old Catherine became ill and she died on April 29, which is now her feast day. The soul is in God and God in the soul, just as the fish is in the sea and the sea in the fish. Catherine of Siena, Dialogue 2 Recently a participant in our weekly rhythm of prayers asked, “Where do you get your beautiful table runners?” She was referring to the quilted runners in hues of Advent blue, Lenten purple, and Easter pastels on which the candle, hourglass and singing bowl sit during prayers. Good question! They are designed, quilted and then donated by artist Marcia Powell of Goshen. The season of Pentecost will see a new red runner and the newly created green one is for Ordinary time this summer. Thank you, Marcia, for creating beauty at Pathways Retreat! Stations of the Resurrection April 1-May 19, dawn-dusk On Sunday, April 1 through the 50 days of Easter, seven Stations of the Resurrection will be placed along the trail in our 17-acre woods. Read more... Wounded Lovers Men's Retreat April 28, 8:30am-4:00pm We’re created to be good lovers—to love and be loved with sexual intimacy. But most men are wounded lovers. Read more... Spirited Movement Prayer Monday, April 9, 16, 23, 30, 5-6pm In this series, we will move through poses that not only feel good, but also have extravagant and plentiful benefits for body, mind and spirit. Read more... Listening Together Mondays, 7-8:30pm Each evening will begin with a practice of chanting and centering prayer from 7-7:30 pm. Reflection on Henri Nouwen's book, Discernment: Reading the signs of daily life , will give focus to our last hour. We will focus on the ways we hear guidance for daily living and vocation. Read more... Spring Bird Walks Sunday, April 8 & 15, 4pm Annie Aguirre will be leading a series of bird walks at Pathways. If you've ever wanted to learn to identify birds by their calls, that is Annie's special passion. Read more... April Calendar Spirited Movement Prayer* Listening Together Contemplative Sit Centering Prayer Lectio Divina Stations of the Resurrection Monthly Iona Healing Prayers Bird Walk Spiritual Directors Day Away Wounded Lovers Men's Retreat* *Registration Required Mondays 5-6pm (no class April 2) Mondays 7-8:30pm Tuesdays 7:30-8am Thursdays 7:30-8am Fridays 8-8:30am April 1-May 19, dawn-dusk Thursday, April 12, 7pm Sunday, April 8 & 15, 4pm Tuesday, April 17, 9am-2pm April 28, 8:30am-4pm Visit Our Site Pathways Retreat is a spiritual retreat center for Rest, Reflection and Renewal. Co-Directors Linda Lehman Thomas Evan Miller Julie Stegelmann
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