2024-01-26: Loneliness on the Spiritual Journey
With Sister Paula Hagen, OSB 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, OSB
Sister Paula Hagen, OSB is the 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 presenter 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.
Learn more about Lynda Gradert, OblSBCategories : Community & connection, Featured Event, Oblates, Prayer & meditation