Dutch-born theologian Henri Nouwen said that we are all called to be mystics. A team of retreat coordinators at The Mariandale Center in Ossining, NY are helping people to discover that call. The Contemplative Formation Program is an interfaith, twelve-month program...
If you’ve ever experienced the challenge of finding a shoe that fits comfortably, you already know that different brands of shoes are made for different types of feet. I’ve grown tired from conversations with folks who extol the features of a particular...
When it comes to connecting with God, contemplation is key. As Sister Nancy Sylvester, IHM put it: “Silence is God’s first language.” Sitting in silence and stillness, then, and focusing only on breath or even a specific word is important in deepening one’s...
Can you identify a moment when you experienced a Transformation of Jesus in yourself or in others? For myself, there have been many moments that, when reflecting on them together, have been moments of Light, a gradual transformation which always happens for me with...
Dutch-born theologian Henri Nouwen said that we are all called to be mystics. But, in a busy world with long to-do lists and lots of good HBO shows to fill our spare time, what is the value in zipping our lips and just being? Our in-house Spiritual Director and...
