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...
“Stop thinking about yourself and just observe. Allow yourself to feel at peace. Pay attention to your breathing. Start noticing things. Reflect on them.” These instructions seem less like a prayer and more like a mantra. Yet, these are the keys to connecting with...
The link between sisters and ecological justice might not be the most intuitive. However, the Dominican Sisters of Hope consider it part of their mission to “promote unity in diversity, interiority, and communion with all creatures.” For the sisters, this includes...
The bees have found a home in the Village of Ossining, NY. The Village Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday, May 21 to override the long standing ordinance against beekeeping in Ossining. Through a concerted effort on the part of many residents, gardeners, friends and...
