Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center: Lenten Prayer Days 2011

Lenten Prayer Days: "Journeying to Jesus"

Our 2011 Lenten Prayer Days will focus on our journey to Jesus in the context of the Lenten Season. As we prepare for the great feast of Easter during Lent, we need to remind ourselves to “... press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus,” as St. Paul says in Philippians 3:14.

Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30 & April 5
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (See detailed schedule below)

If you pre-register for the day, the cost of the program will be $20.
If you register the day of the program, the cost is $25.

Wednesday, March 16
Journeying to Jesus: Call and Invitation

We will reflect upon God’s call and invitation as it has been revealed in Scripture and the lives of the saints. We are free to respond or not to respond, but God is also free to continue inviting us to a deeper relationship.

presented by Bro. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv.

Wednesday, March 23
Journeying to Jesus: What Gets in the Way on the Way

What are some of the obstacles that we encounter in our journey of faith? Fear, misunderstanding of ourselves and others, unrealistic expectations or no expectations are among many of the pitfalls we encounter on our pilgrimage of faith.

presented by Nancy Murzyn

Wednesday, March 30 Journeying to Jesus:
Waiting .... It's Not Just What You Do in the Doctor's Office

We spend much of our time waiting; waiting for appointments, waiting for a web page to load, waiting in line, we all know the drill. Waiting can be a source of frustration, or it can be an opportunity for us to catch our breath and take stock of our situation. Our lives of faith include a great deal of waiting, and enormous opportunities – and challenges – lie in those times.

presented by Terri Mifek

Wednesday, April 6
Journeying to Jesus: Opening Ourselves to Jesus' Call

Sometimes we become so fixated on our perspective, our agendas, our “rightness,” our goals, and our good works, that we fail to hear the Lord calling us to something else. Is there some aspect of ourselves or others that we refuse to acknowledge and own?

presented by Corrine Kindschy

Schedule:

9:30 a.m.  Gathering Time
9:45 a.m.  Welcome followed by Opening Prayer and Conference
10:15 a.m. Time for personal reflection
11:00 a.m. Opportunity for Confession and/or Spiritual Direction
       Noon   Lunch (bring your own)
1:15 p.m.  Second Conference
  1:45 p.m. Closing Mass followed by farewells and departures