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Fr. R.J. presented on adoration and what it means to "adore," discussing how the devotion of adoration came to be, how it became part of the Church's tradition, and how it continues to offer important lessons for our modern world. Adoration offers a space of peace and grounding in our ever-changing lives, and the opportunity to focus on something greater than ourselves. The evening concluded in the church with an invitation to participate in adoration.
Parishioner Susan Stabile led an evening surrounding the Seven Sorrows of Mary and how they relate to our lives. These sorrows commemorate the seven sorrows that the Virgin Mary experienced throughout her life: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, the loss of the Jesus in the temple, the meeting of Jesus carrying his cross, the crucifixion, the taking down of the body of Jesus from the cross, and the burial of Jesus. The evening gave us an opportunity to reflect on Mary's sorrows, and notice how we might experience similar pains; loss of loved ones, illness, and other personal struggles.
This retreat, based in the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, offered an opportunity to pray, listen, reflect, and be open to God’s mercy, compassion, and unconditional love for you as you seek to explore your own experiences in life, wherever you are on your spiritual journey. Linda Cherek, Spiritual Director at Loyola Spirituality Center in St. Paul, directed this midweek retreat offered by the Ignatian Spirituality Center.
We are partnering with "Affirming You" to host a Prison Card ministry workshop. Writing cards is an attainable way for parishioners searching for a meaningful way to minister to the imprisoned and forgotten.
Lisa Brown from Lyngblomsten Community Services came to teach about the challenges caregivers face when providing support and care for someone living with memory loss. She shared about the broad range of supportive resources and services available in the community, and how building a community of support for those caring for others can make a world of difference.
Author Bill Huebsch led us in a discussion about his book "Encounter with the Holy," exploring how we encounter the Holy as we listen for the echo within, where we hear the divine voice that sounds in our hearts.
In this simple, practical presentation Fr. Warren shared different ways to pray from our Ignatian and broader Christian tradition. There was a chance to practice prayer through experiential exercises, to find a way to pray that's best for each person individually.
If you have questions about any of our adult faith formation opportunities, please email Carol at carend@morecommunity.org.