Current mini e-retreats and schedules of online live retreats: Suggested Donation for SKYPE mini-retreat
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onYes, we live in a fast-cycle time. Everyone and everything is competing for our time. Often we don’t take the time to be on a retreat or a day of prayer and reflection. I am inviting you to come the WATER’S EDGE to meet the Jesus who has been talked about through the centuries; the same Jesus, yesterday, today and forever.
Come to our LADY OF MERCY PASTORAL CENTER for prayer, retreat, and renewal to re-energize.
Now serving!
SPIRITUAL eBREAKS -- Online Virtual SKYPE Retreats
You can also take a retreat in the comfort of your own home, on the go,
on your mobile devices, or during a break from the office and not have the added
expense of travel or even lodging.
Yes, now you can take time to reflect, to re-energize, to pray
with an ONLINE VIRTUAL SKYPE RETREAT; in only 40 minutes!
You can also bring others (friends, family members, fellow workers)
into the retreat with you.
See the information (listed below) on how this
opportunity for spiritual nourishment can help benefit you today.
What a changing world we move in and out of.
Don't pass up this type of opportunity to enhance your spiritual growth and expand your spiritual horizon
drawing you closer to your God.
We realize that a virtual retreat is no substitute for spending a couple of days away in a quiet and
reflective atmosphere, concentrating wholly on God; but our online retreats are meant for
people who, for one reason or another, can’t do that.
Maybe there are not many places you can go that offer day-long, evening or even 2 day retreats.
We can provide the material, but it is you, and the Holy Spirit, who must make the retreat.
Think about it. Read about it. Read what others say about our retreats at the bottom of this section.
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Be at peace now and come along with others to the
Water’s Edge at OLOMPC.
Take an opportunity to reconnect with what matters.
In today’s modern world there is sometimes little time to listen to the spirit within, to explore the inner life,
and to experience anew, that all is indeed one.
When your sincere intention is to nurture, to explore and to renew, a spiritual transformative process
begins and leads you to deeper understanding and greater insight. Taking the time to be alone,
to be with God, is essential for our inner development. Just as food is essential
to nourish the growth of the body, so quiet respite from the busy tempo of everyday life is
essential to nourish the soul.
In many contemplative traditions, traditional meditative practice involves both quiet sitting meditation
and contemplative activity. It is also the way that we develop new spiritual habits. After all, this is
the purpose of retreat, to bring the fruits of our spiritual exercise into actions of our everyday life.
At OUR LADY OF MERCY PASTORAL CENTER daily meditations, solitude,
spiritual guidance, are available and are designed for you individually.
Several kinds of retreats are available for those who wish to replenish their spirit.
Times of solitude are ripe with opportunity for reflection, contemplation, relaxation
and honoring one’s own sacred space.
Individual Retreats (only on site)
Private retreats for reflection and contemplation; creative pursuits in art are available for yourself alone,
or to share with a friend, your spouse, or a small group of friends.
Schedule a Private Retreat whenever you like, but a reservation is required. (Click on our
reservation form above FOR MORE INFORMATION).
DAILY Private Retreat (only on site)
An opportunity for quiet contemplation, creativity and renewal.
Follow your own schedule while you commune with God, enjoy the beauty of nature,
write, paint, draw, and discover the depths within. See what others have experienced
in these unique sessions. Come to my ART site to see what I will be offering you
the opportunity to experience: www.paintingisprayer.com
Directed Retreat (only on site)
A private retreat as described above with the addition of spiritual guidance from Fr. Frank
A spiritual advisor listens to the God within us and assists us in discerning the path along
which God is leading us. Spiritual guidance is a "ministry of presence" and I just accompany you on your
journey to Christ. Remember, God is moving in all aspects of your life.
What is your relationship with God today?
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Spiritual Guidance (only on site)
I don't like to call it "spiritual direction" because it is ultimately the Spirit
that gives us the direction and desire for such guidance and it is an opportunity for prayerful
discernment of the Spirit, clarifying the process which brings about greater understanding
of the unfolding of the Divine Mystery in a person's life.
Spiritual guidance has been a part of the Catholic tradition ever since the first desert fathers
sought one another out for counsel as early as the 3rd century. Hildegard of Bingen
and Julian of Norwich elevated it to a high art during medieval times. Today, spiritual guidance
continues to be a highly valued means of ongoing growth and spiritual deepening.
A spiritual ‘advisor’ helps a person come to an awareness of aspects of her/his life that might not
otherwise be noticed. It provides an opportunity to examine and reflect on life events, personal
experience and/or our relationship to God. It is the work of the spiritual guide to listen
carefully for the movement of the spirit and to companion the directee in their effort to
discover new insights and understandings. The spiritual advisor assists in enabling a
person to move toward greater freedom and wholeness in their lives.
Individual spiritual guidance sessions (only on site)
These can be scheduled directly with Fr. Frank O’Connell, Pastor
OLOM Pastoral Center.
Sessions are one hour in length. (only on site)
Donation
To schedule go to the contact form below.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Testimonials from our Retreatants and
Workshop Attendees
“The Center is a perfect place for the combination of painting and spirituality. Father Frank’s leadership, artistic teaching and spiritual ground are true inspiration.” – Mary S
“Fr. Frank has opened the scriptures for me and has awakened the artist within.” – Paul K
" I've taken many retreats before but Fr. Frank offers a unique approach to the materials he presents in his retreats and conferences. I thoroughly enjoy the time well spent." -- Ken
"God bless you for the wonderful work you're doing with your ministry of At The Water's Edge for the God's people around the world through the Internet." -- Natalie
"Your video reflections are Beautiful. Your voice is mellow, excited. Music soothing. Message calming and challenging. Drawing of Jesus developing before our eyes is lovely. Whole thing utterly charming!!" -- Diane
"Are you trying to tell me something? :-)
Great videos of inspiration and encouragement. Your artistic personal touch in yesterday's video opened up a real down to Earth sense of warmth and communal connectivity for me... Well done!" -- Mark
"I have been enjoying your video reflections and messages/photos, poems etc. that you have sent out. Have forwarded some to my children and grandkids." -- Larry
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Information we obtain from you. We ask visitors and retreatants who register with us ("Users") to supply us with personal information. The types of information collected on these pages are: name, address, e-mail address and phone number. We do not gather any more information about Users without their knowledge and active participation and permission than as is set out in this Policy for Our Lady of Mercy Pastoral Center. We recognize the need to ensure that personal information gathered via this website remains secure. Our site has security measures, anti-virus software and firewalls in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the personal information under our control. You acknowledge that although we exercise adequate care and security there remains a risk that information transmitted over the Internet and stored by computer may be intercepted or accessed by an unauthorized third party. All payments for services are routed through Paypal. We do not hold any information about your bank account, credit card, debit card or any other means of payment you may use. Thanks for "Re-Treating" with us. God richly bless you today and always.
Come to our LADY OF MERCY PASTORAL CENTER for prayer, retreat, and renewal to re-energize.
Now serving!
SPIRITUAL eBREAKS -- Online Virtual SKYPE Retreats
You can also take a retreat in the comfort of your own home, on the go,
on your mobile devices, or during a break from the office and not have the added
expense of travel or even lodging.
Yes, now you can take time to reflect, to re-energize, to pray
with an ONLINE VIRTUAL SKYPE RETREAT; in only 40 minutes!
You can also bring others (friends, family members, fellow workers)
into the retreat with you.
See the information (listed below) on how this
opportunity for spiritual nourishment can help benefit you today.
What a changing world we move in and out of.
Don't pass up this type of opportunity to enhance your spiritual growth and expand your spiritual horizon
drawing you closer to your God.
We realize that a virtual retreat is no substitute for spending a couple of days away in a quiet and
reflective atmosphere, concentrating wholly on God; but our online retreats are meant for
people who, for one reason or another, can’t do that.
Maybe there are not many places you can go that offer day-long, evening or even 2 day retreats.
We can provide the material, but it is you, and the Holy Spirit, who must make the retreat.
Think about it. Read about it. Read what others say about our retreats at the bottom of this section.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Be at peace now and come along with others to the
Water’s Edge at OLOMPC.
Take an opportunity to reconnect with what matters.
In today’s modern world there is sometimes little time to listen to the spirit within, to explore the inner life,
and to experience anew, that all is indeed one.
When your sincere intention is to nurture, to explore and to renew, a spiritual transformative process
begins and leads you to deeper understanding and greater insight. Taking the time to be alone,
to be with God, is essential for our inner development. Just as food is essential
to nourish the growth of the body, so quiet respite from the busy tempo of everyday life is
essential to nourish the soul.
In many contemplative traditions, traditional meditative practice involves both quiet sitting meditation
and contemplative activity. It is also the way that we develop new spiritual habits. After all, this is
the purpose of retreat, to bring the fruits of our spiritual exercise into actions of our everyday life.
At OUR LADY OF MERCY PASTORAL CENTER daily meditations, solitude,
spiritual guidance, are available and are designed for you individually.
Several kinds of retreats are available for those who wish to replenish their spirit.
Times of solitude are ripe with opportunity for reflection, contemplation, relaxation
and honoring one’s own sacred space.
Individual Retreats (only on site)
Private retreats for reflection and contemplation; creative pursuits in art are available for yourself alone,
or to share with a friend, your spouse, or a small group of friends.
Schedule a Private Retreat whenever you like, but a reservation is required. (Click on our
reservation form above FOR MORE INFORMATION).
DAILY Private Retreat (only on site)
An opportunity for quiet contemplation, creativity and renewal.
Follow your own schedule while you commune with God, enjoy the beauty of nature,
write, paint, draw, and discover the depths within. See what others have experienced
in these unique sessions. Come to my ART site to see what I will be offering you
the opportunity to experience: www.paintingisprayer.com
Directed Retreat (only on site)
A private retreat as described above with the addition of spiritual guidance from Fr. Frank
A spiritual advisor listens to the God within us and assists us in discerning the path along
which God is leading us. Spiritual guidance is a "ministry of presence" and I just accompany you on your
journey to Christ. Remember, God is moving in all aspects of your life.
What is your relationship with God today?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spiritual Guidance (only on site)
I don't like to call it "spiritual direction" because it is ultimately the Spirit
that gives us the direction and desire for such guidance and it is an opportunity for prayerful
discernment of the Spirit, clarifying the process which brings about greater understanding
of the unfolding of the Divine Mystery in a person's life.
Spiritual guidance has been a part of the Catholic tradition ever since the first desert fathers
sought one another out for counsel as early as the 3rd century. Hildegard of Bingen
and Julian of Norwich elevated it to a high art during medieval times. Today, spiritual guidance
continues to be a highly valued means of ongoing growth and spiritual deepening.
A spiritual ‘advisor’ helps a person come to an awareness of aspects of her/his life that might not
otherwise be noticed. It provides an opportunity to examine and reflect on life events, personal
experience and/or our relationship to God. It is the work of the spiritual guide to listen
carefully for the movement of the spirit and to companion the directee in their effort to
discover new insights and understandings. The spiritual advisor assists in enabling a
person to move toward greater freedom and wholeness in their lives.
Individual spiritual guidance sessions (only on site)
These can be scheduled directly with Fr. Frank O’Connell, Pastor
OLOM Pastoral Center.
Sessions are one hour in length. (only on site)
Donation
To schedule go to the contact form below.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Testimonials from our Retreatants and
Workshop Attendees
“The Center is a perfect place for the combination of painting and spirituality. Father Frank’s leadership, artistic teaching and spiritual ground are true inspiration.” – Mary S
“Fr. Frank has opened the scriptures for me and has awakened the artist within.” – Paul K
" I've taken many retreats before but Fr. Frank offers a unique approach to the materials he presents in his retreats and conferences. I thoroughly enjoy the time well spent." -- Ken
"God bless you for the wonderful work you're doing with your ministry of At The Water's Edge for the God's people around the world through the Internet." -- Natalie
"Your video reflections are Beautiful. Your voice is mellow, excited. Music soothing. Message calming and challenging. Drawing of Jesus developing before our eyes is lovely. Whole thing utterly charming!!" -- Diane
"Are you trying to tell me something? :-)
Great videos of inspiration and encouragement. Your artistic personal touch in yesterday's video opened up a real down to Earth sense of warmth and communal connectivity for me... Well done!" -- Mark
"I have been enjoying your video reflections and messages/photos, poems etc. that you have sent out. Have forwarded some to my children and grandkids." -- Larry
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Information we obtain from you. We ask visitors and retreatants who register with us ("Users") to supply us with personal information. The types of information collected on these pages are: name, address, e-mail address and phone number. We do not gather any more information about Users without their knowledge and active participation and permission than as is set out in this Policy for Our Lady of Mercy Pastoral Center. We recognize the need to ensure that personal information gathered via this website remains secure. Our site has security measures, anti-virus software and firewalls in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the personal information under our control. You acknowledge that although we exercise adequate care and security there remains a risk that information transmitted over the Internet and stored by computer may be intercepted or accessed by an unauthorized third party. All payments for services are routed through Paypal. We do not hold any information about your bank account, credit card, debit card or any other means of payment you may use. Thanks for "Re-Treating" with us. God richly bless you today and always.