2024-01-26: Loneliness on the Spiritual Journey
With Sister Paula Hagen and Lynda Gradert, OblSB
January 26 - 27, 2024
Loneliness on the Spiritual Journey
“A Spirituality of loneliness is a movement from our false self to loving others in Community.”-Ronald Rolheiser, The Restless Heart
Loneliness is a personal call from God for your renewed spiritual growth.
Loneliness is a human condition that can motivate us to grow closer to God and others.
A Christian Community lives and exists by the intercession of its members for one another.- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter. Sirach 6:14
“I am longing, so longing for everything. To talk, for freedom, for friends….I only know that I am longing. “ -Diary of Anne Frank
Retreat Goals:
Learn to share your experiences of loneliness.
Learn how others deal with loneliness and grief.
Learn how to make new choices with new ideas.
Expectations:
Time for lecture, time for silence
Prayer, music and sharing
About the Leaders
Sister Paula Hagen
Sister Paula Hagen is the co-author of Ministry of Mothers Sharing. For over thirty years, she has created and facilitated various national retreats for hundreds of parishes. Currently, she is a retreat facilitator at the Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery.
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Lynda Gradert, OblSB
Lynda Gradert is a long-term Oblate of St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota, practitioner of the 12 steps and life- long seeker. She has a steady practice of loneliness and wants to share her wisdom and learn from others.
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