The Kingdom of God does not come in such a way as to
be seen. No one will say, ‘Look here it is,’ or ‘There it is’
because the Kingdom of God is within you.
-Luke 17
How often do you pray? Contemplate? Opening yourself to the great mystery? Prayer is our loving attention to the mystery all around and about and within us.
Prayer is about
seeking God
in the stillness
beyond words or thought.
It is about awakening
to the presence of God within us.
-Laurence Freeman
Quaker Queries: Often a good question is worth more than a dozen answers.
Do I attempt to stay mindfully and spiritually present to each moment?
Do I listen to the insights that come to me from beyond the margins of my understanding?
How do I know when to act on them?
Am I cultivating a discipline of listening and watching so that I can recognize the messages that come to me through dreams, prayers, meditations, friends or my own body?
Am I faithfully following my leadings?
Am I supportive of the leadings of others?
The Lord is with you.
Coming Home: A Fall Contemplative Retreat
In the tradition of the Iona Retreats founded by Marv and Nancy Hiles.
“The path of real life moves from one shelter to another. We are not drifters or homeless, but seekers, pilgrims, itinerants of a hidden impulse”
–All the Days of My Life by Marv and Nancy Hiles
Robert and Nina Close announce a very special contemplative retreat at the Santa Sabine Retreat Center where they have attended for many years. Inspired by the retreats led by Marv and Nancy Hiles, quoted often in the Soul Nuggets. This retreat will blend quiet time in a perfect location, deep community, chapel gatherings, art process with Debbie Ryon, and more – all centered around the theme of “Coming Home.” Throughout our lives, that longing to be at home – with ourselves, with others – manifests in many different ways, and has much to teach us. And amidst change and transition, a sense of “homeground” is vital and can show up in many ways.
We hope that you might feel led to join us at Santa Sabina Retreat Center. Here is the information for taking the next step:
Dates: Thursday, November 13th to Sunday, November 16, 2014
Location: Santa Sabina Retreat Center, San Rafael, CA
Cost: $485 for a single room / $425 per person for a double room.
Meals: All meals are included in the total cost.
Space for the retreat is limited and is limited to a first come, first serve basis.
Contact: Are you ready to register? Do you want to have more information? Please contact Nina Frost at: nhfrost at aol dot com or call: 347-546-4029.
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