Women’s Weekend Retreat – Blessing the Ordinary

Women’s Weekend Retreat

Blessing the Ordinary

“What is a blessing? A blessing is a circle of light drawn around a person to protect, heal, and strengthen. Life is a constant flow of emergence. The beauty of blessing is its belief that it can affect what unfolds.” 

John O’Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings.

In the fall, the rhythm of life picks up pace. We prepare for a new school year and plan for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and the dawn of a New Year. This retreat is an opportunity to remember that every day is holy and that, when we pay attention, we can be blessed by the ordinary of our relationships, environments, and work. Blessing is a form of prayer that draws our attention to the people, places, and activities that open our hearts, bring us joy, and connect us to what often goes unnoticed. We will use scripture and poetry as models for how to receive and give blessings, a prayer process that can set the tone for the upcoming holy seasons. Activities will include group discussion, silent time for reflection, practicing the art form of blessings through writing, music and movement. Individual rooms are available at $395; limited shared rooms are available at $345. 

This event is full at this time. Please sign up for the wait list here- https://tinyurl.com/2023FallWeekend

LINDA MASTRO is a graduate and on the faculty of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville, MD. She is also an Associate of Bon Secours. Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups. She brings a spirit of compassion and light-heartedness to her work as a women’s retreat facilitator, pilgrimage leader, and workshop guide. Linda is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body, Mind, and Spirit without Leaving Home. Learn more about Linda at livingpilgrimage.com.