Fall Mini-Retreat Series 2018
"Spirituality for Everyday Living"
Sacred Hearts Retreat Center
226 Great Neck Road
Wareham, MA 02571
508-295-0100
All are welcome - men and women, Catholics and non-Catholics.
Time: Coffee at 9:30am followed by program 10:00am to 12:30pm
Cost: $25. The fee can be paid on arrival.
Registration: In order to prepare seating and materials, please pre-register at least two days in advance by contacting Peggy at 508-548-9149 or timeoutretreats@comcast.net.
September and October retreats are a two-part series – one on courage and the other on risk-taking.
Though the topics are related, each has its own focus and content. Either one or both can be attended.
There will be another two-part series on another theme in the spring.
September 12: Taming the Monster
Everyone knows fear, but not everyone is controlled by it. Ambrose Redmoon said, “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear.” Keeping our priorities forefront, along with inspiration from those we deem courageous, can help us tame our fears and make the leap of faith into a fuller life.
October 10: Live Big
Each of us is blessed with enormous potential to make our lives into a masterpiece. Until the day we die we can choose to keep growing, but to do so, we must have the courage to take risks. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Anais Nin says, “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” If we are willing to step outside of our comfort zones, who knows what surprises await us!
November 14: It's My Pleasure
How often have you responded to someone’s expression of gratitude with "It was my pleasure"? Helping others can create a sense of purpose and make us truly happy. Thanksgiving is a time to pause and recognize our blessings. When we are feeling grateful, it is an opportunity to pay it forward in service.
December 12: The Power of Kindness
Everyone needs a little kindness, especially when we are hurting. A simple act of kindness can make a powerful and lasting impact. Ralph Waldo Emerson advises us to not postpone kindness, “You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late.” Are expensive Christmas gifts really necessary when kindness is far more valuable?
Comments from former participants. . .
All of the retreats have been wonderful – the music, the readings, all that has been presented. Every retreat I have looked forward to and have left feeling relaxed and taking something away with me. Thanks so much.
Well-balanced with reflection time and content. With just a few hours, so much takes place within me.
All the retreats offered great spiritual sustenance.
I come with no expectations and leave with a smile on my face and a softer heart!
Enjoyable, uplifting, renewing, refreshing, awesome!
The mini-retreats have been a highlight of my first year of retirement!
They are soul-filling!