Spring Wisdom Circle – Gentle Invitations from the Spirit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us with Debra Donnelly-Barton for four Wednesday evenings this spring, May 18, 25 and June 1, 8, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. We will gather in-person at The Retreat House at Hillsboro.

To move upon the earth as Beloved. . .

Stand at the crossroads, and look; ask for the ancient paths,

where the good way lies, and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16

A spirituality of gentleness is about finding balance, nurturing a tenderness that supports ‘the good way,’ and loving curiosity enough to come close to the Spirit. Our four evenings together will be ‘wondering’ time. We’ll let questions serve as portals to the ancient ways of walking and praying. We’ll pay attention to what Spirit gives us between meetings, then share with each other what we are discovering. Our prayer forms will explore poetry, art, and photography. Gentleness is more posture than practice, but practice will help us stand tall as we walk upon the dear earth.  

A blessing from Debra for your journey:

May the Spirit of Gentleness be with you, caressing you with sunlight and rain and wind;

may Spirit’s tenderness shine through you to warm all who are hurt and lonely;

may the blessing of gentleness be on you.

Let us begin today to stand and look—to attend and to see—I hope you will join us.

 

IN-PERSON EVENT: Register at https://tinyurl.com/GENTLESPIRIT, or by contacting us at heather@retreathousehillsboro.org. A light evening snack will be provided. Each participant is invited to bring a contribution to share in the community. A suggested donation of $75 per person for this series will be gratefully accepted; please don’t let finances stand in the way. We will practice Covid-aware protocols and ask that participants be fully vaccinated; masks are optional.   DEBRA DONNELLY-BARTON is a graduate of the Stillpoint School for Spiritual Direction and the General Seminary in New York. She has an MA in theology from St. Mary’s Seminary and University. Debra has studied the Ignatian spiritual exercises as well as engaged in an intensive training in centering prayer with Thomas Keating.