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Creation Care Prayer Service
Sep
19

Creation Care Prayer Service

  • 2200 88th Avenue West Rock Island, Illinois, 61201 (map)
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The Benedictine Sisters at St. Mary Monastery will hold their annual outdoor prayer service to celebrate the Season of Creation marked during the month of September. No registration necessary.

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The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
Oct
5

The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage

  • In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center or Online via Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Sr. Bobbi in discussing Richard Rohr’s newest book, The Tears of Things. It is a great way to bring the Old Testament prophets into our lives today.  This is a 5-session series.  While the chapters are short, the reflection on the material brings depth to the discussions.  This series will use the book, CAC videos, reflection questions, and chapter highlights to provide insight and discussion. 

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Healing Relationships with Nonviolent Communication
Oct
15

Healing Relationships with Nonviolent Communication

  • Online via Zoom or In-Person at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center (map)
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We heal relationships through art, love, and deep silence.  Otto Rank calls this mystical union.  In our quest for community and communication, through ritual we gather to give thanks, grieve, and celebrate our sacred existence.  Building on his own insights and other philosophers, Matthew Fox will lead us on a journey of transformative nonviolence.

If you are unable to attend this retreat live, you will receive the recording link.

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Remembering Pope Francis: 3-Part Series
Feb
11

Remembering Pope Francis: 3-Part Series

  • Online or In-Person at Benet House Retreat Center (map)
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Pope Francis was passionate about Christ and His Church; an advocate for peace and justice especially to the marginalized; and compassionate towards every person he met. Join Sr. Bobbi for a 3-part series which remembers Pope Francis by reflecting on his writing and papal documents.  

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