Rhythms Newsletter February 2019 St. Brigid Psalm Brigid, you were a woman of peace, You brought harmony where there was conflict. You brought light to the darkness. You brought hope to the downcast. May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious, And may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world. Mystic of the Month St. Brigid c.452-525 Brigid of Kildare (Ireland) is a patroness of those who have a care for the earth, for justice and equality, for peace and reconciliation. For more on St. Brigid and Brigidine Spirituality click here . Photo credit: brigidine.org.au Practice of the Month Consider listening for and choosing a word or phrase to serve as a guide for the new year. Some words for this season of Epiphany: Divine Guidance, Insight, Awareness, Quest, Intuition, Seeking the Sacred, Following the Path, Dream, Calling Mindful Movement & Contemplative Prayer Tuesdays, Feb.5 - Mar.5, 5-6pm This class pairs simple yoga sequences with different forms of contemplative prayer and Gestalt awareness experiments. No previous yoga experience is needed, and people of all faith or belief systems are welcome. More information and to register... Praying With Creation Fridays, 8:30-9:15am A prayer time to listen and meditate in and with nature, with others. Facilitated by Deron Bergstresser, this prayer practice arises from a deep desire for connection and care of the environment. More information... Listening Together Mondays, 7-8:30pm All are welcome to come once or often to this experience of wisdom-infused group spiritual direction to share, discern and listen together. More information... February Calendar Listening Together Contemplative Sit Mindful Movement* Centering Prayer Lectio Divina Praying With Creation Wisdom of the Body* Pathways Candlemas Service Spiritual Directors Day Away* Iona Healing Prayer *Registration Required Mondays 7-8:30pm Tuesdays 7:30-8am Tuesdays 5-6pm Thursdays 7:30-8am Fridays 8-8:30am Fridays 8:30-9:15am Saturday, February 2, 9am-12pm Thursday, February 7, 7-8pm Monday, February 11, 9am - 2pm Thursday, February 21, 7-7:45pm Ash Wednesday & Lent Mark your calendars and plan to join us for prayers, practices and services throughout Lent. Ash Wednesday Service March 6, Noon – 12:30pm This service includes scripture, song, silence, and marking with ashes. An opportunity to turn our faces toward the One who calls our hearts home. Visio Divina with Art during Lent Fridays, March 8-April 19, 8:00 – 9:00am Throughout the Lenten season, we will gaze and meditate on paintings by artist Sylvie Gudin relating to Jesus’ experience along the path to the cross. This is an opportunity for us to reach beyond our minds to discover our hearts. 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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