Mercy Center Schedule of Retreats:

2012 Schedule

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►The Art and Heart of the Spiritual Life
     A Quiet Spring Retreat
     Guided by Fr. Albert Haase, OFM
May 21—27, 2012
The spiritual journey is the process of being transformed by the Spirit of God to the image of Christ for the sake of others. In this retreat, we will explore this process and the movement from the false self to the true self.
This retreat begins with a 4:00 p.m. conference on Monday and closes with lunch on Sunday
Presenter: Fr. Albert Haase, OFM is a spiritual director, an itinerant preacher of parish missions and retreats, and Adjunct Professor of Spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. His books include The Sacred Moment: Becoming Holy Right Where You Are and Your True Self: Leaving the Emptiness of False Attractions.
Non-refundable registration: $25 due May 4
Total cost, including registration:
      Residents: $375
      Commuters: $260
Contact: Agnes Brueggen, RSM
To register and pay $25 Registration online
To register and pay $25 Registration by check

►Holy Spirit: Source of Contemplation
    A Quiet Summer Retreat Guided by Don Goergen, OP
July 20—27, 2012
We are all called to a contemplative life, which is grounded in the gift and gifts of the Holy Spirit. We will explore together what it means to live contemplatively, to open ourselves to contemplative consciousness, and to be instruments of the Holy Spirit who lives and dwells within us.
The retreat begins with 5:30 p.m. supper on Friday, July 20 and closes with Eucharistic Liturgy on Friday morning, July 27.
Presenter: Don Goergen, OP is Adjunct Professor of Sacramental Theology and Philosophy at Aquinas Institute of Theology and is Prior of the Dominican formation community. His most recent book is Fire of Love: Encountering the Holy Spirit.
Non-refundable registration: $25 due July 6
Total cost, including registration:
      Residents: $420
      Commuters: $ 280
Contact: Rita O’Dea
To register and pay $25 Registration online
To register and pay $25 Registration by check