Quiet Days of Reflection
Quiet Days are held on one Monday a month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day opens with prayer. The morning session is followed by an hour and a half reflection time. Reflection time is a private, silent time for prayer, journaling, reflecting, or reading. Feel welcome to use our chapel, sitting rooms, library, or explore our beautiful grounds overlooking Lake Gilbraith, visit the Stations of the Cross, walk the indoor or outdoor labyrinths, or enjoy peaceful quiet in our Prayer Garden. Morning reflection time is followed by the noon main meal. The afternoon session includes sharing and closing prayer.
Participants are welcome to continue in personal reflection until 5:00 p.m.
Fee is $25 and includes a large noon meal. (Fee is non-refundable, non-transferable..)
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Renewal: Stories from America’s Religious Environmental Movement
July 20, 2009 (Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm))
Stories are an important tool to describe our passage through life. “Renewal” is a DVD which focuses on Americans who are answering a spiritual call to confront the challenges of environmental degradation. Eight short DVD “takes” explore the story from the interfaith perspectives of Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim traditions. Together we will see how these religious traditions pave the way for compassion and action.
Facilitator: Loretta Peters Director of the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center and a member of the Fiat Spiritus Community.
Fee: $25 (includes noon main meal)
The Narrow Way: Few There Are Who Find It
August 17, 2009 (Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Jesus offers a gentle invitation to those few who would want to follow Him on the difficult path of living “in the world, not of the world.” Together we will explore the narrow way of self-sacrifice, humility, and prayer with Jesus’ own Mother as our guide.
Facilitator: Rev. Tom Padberg, MA , is a Spiritual Care Counselor for the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. He holds a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Theology.
Fee: $25 (includes noon main meal)
John of the Cross
September 21, 2009 (Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Our day will be an intro to John of the Cross whose writings offer great promise. The morning focus will be John’s amorous poem, The Spiritual Canticle, where his experiences are known to us. The afternoon will offer glimpses into the poem’s later stanzas where the Beloved/God emerges.
Facilitator: LeFoy Friesen, PhD , recently retired, continues to integrate the vocational strands of his life: peace/justice worker, theological ethics professor, innkeeper, spiritual trekker. A Secular member of the Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) since 1994, he is interested in John of the Cross primarily as spiritual guide.
Fee: $25 (includes noon main meal)
Seasons of Fruitfulness
October 19, 2009 (Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
When autumn arrives, we look forward to an abundant harvest of fruit. In the same way, we anticipate the rich gifts of maturity as we grow older. On this day, we will examine both the gifts and challenges of spirituality at midlife and beyond. In group sessions and in solitude, we will explore sustainable rhythms for ongoing fruitfulness.
Facilitator: Marlene Kropf is Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Worship at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. She also serves as Denominational Minister of Worship for Mennonite Church USA. She is a frequent retreat and workshop leader, a writer, and leader of Celtic pilgrimages.
Fee: $25 (includes noon main meal)
Alive in Christ
November 16, 2009 (Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
St. Paul writes, "I have been crucified to the world. It is now no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." After observing the Jubilee Year of this great Evangelist, we continue to follow in the footsteps of St. Paul, walking together along a path that leads us from death into new and abundant life. In our morning session we’ll look at the problem of suffering through the eyes of St. Paul. In our afternoon time, we’ll explore how the death of our false selves can free us to live even now in the peace of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Facilitator: Fr. Bob Lengerich is from St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger, Indiana where he has served since October, 2007.
Fee: $25 (includes noon main meal)
Advent: A Time of Longing
December 14, 2009 (Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Advent invites us to get in touch with the deepest yearnings of our hearts that have been planted by God. It is a time of waiting in hope for the fulfillment of the Reign of God to flower and continue towards its fullness. For what am I living now? For what do I long? Do I see Advent as a time to keep vigil as we await the Second Coming of Jesus Christ? How does that call me to live today? Perhaps we can go deeply into our hearts to discover how we can build God’s Reign together, for Jesus tells us in the Gospels that the Kingdom of God is among us. Do we live as if it is true?
Facilitator: Jay Freel Landry is currently a Pastoral Associate at Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend where he directs adult faith formation, retreats, initiation, financial and seasonal outreach, and justice ministries. He has been in parish and retreat ministry for 12 years. He has his Masters of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame.
Fee: $25 (includes noon main meal)
Elderhostel Programs
Three times a year Elderhostelers come to the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center for week-long learning experiences. An Elderhosteler is a person with 55 or more years of life experience who knows that learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives. They yearn for new ideas, challenges, and experiences. They come from every walk of life to learn together.
The Elderhostel program was founded in 1974. In the summer of 1975, 220 participants enjoyed the first Elderhostel experience. Today, Elderhostel is the world’s largest provider of lifelong learning programs for adults. Each year, approximately 170,000 people participate in Elderhostel’s nearly 8,000 programs throughout the United States and Canada and in more than 90 countries around the world.
Lindenwood offers Elderhostel participants excellent educational topics of extraordinary value, with comfortable accommodations, delicious meals and the camaraderie of their fellow participants. Our expert instructors, experienced group leaders and helpful staff create extraordinary experiences by sharing stimulating information that excites one’s mind and enriches one’s life.
All that is needed to participate in an Elderhostel program is an inquiring mind, and adventurous spirit and the belief that learning and discovery are lifelong activities. Come, join us!
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To register write to: Elderhostel,11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111-1746 or call Elderhostel toll-free at 877-426-8056 or request a registration form by mail. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm EST.
Summer Elderhostel
July 19 - 24, 2009 (Sunday, 5:00 pm - Friday, 11:00 am)
1. Angels and Angelic Communication - Explore theological and scientific theories for a full understanding of who and what angels are. Learn how to communicate with your angels for guidance, healing, and balance in your life.
Led by Dr. Barbara Stone, PhD, from Millersburg, Ohio.
2. Techniques for Remembering and Understanding Dreams - Dreams are our unconscious source of wisdom. Explore the hidden meaning in your dreams. Discover your inner truth. Realize your strengths and capabilities. Facilitate healing.
Led by Sr. Olga Wittekind, OSF, from Oldenburg, Indiana.
3. Positivity Class - Humor, optimism, and positive emotion not only improve health and well-being, but make life worth living. Positivity Class, based on the latest research in the fields of positive psychology and mind/body medicine, helps participants develop skills and implement strategies to keep their positivity flowing. Want more help, laughter, creativity, optimism, social connection, and meaning in your life? Come on, it’ll be fun!
Led by Mary Labuzienski, MS, CCL, Plymouth, Indiana.
Fall Elderhostel
September 13 - 18, 2009 (Sunday, 5:00 pm - Friday, 11:00 am)
1. Experience the Benefits of Self-Hypnosis
Hypnosis is the way to access the deeper mind’s potential and achieve benefits you dreamed of. Relax! Experience the mental, physical, and emotional benefits that self-hypnosis brings.
2. Yoga
A class using principles of yoga that emphasizes modification of the poses for maximum benefit and safety. Make these the best years of your life, with a yoga practice that increases flexibility, balance, strength, and reduces aches and pains.
3. Are we Really What we Eat?
Are you conscious of where the food comes from that you eat? We will learn about "eating consciously" and being aware how food can be natural medicine providing us with essential nutrients.
Spiritual Formation Program: Seeds of the Spirit
Spiritual Formation “Seeds of the Spirit” is Lindenwood’s two-year Spiritual Formation Program.
The Program is Christ-centered, holistic, experiential, and lifelong. It is for transformation, not just information. It is an introductory course on the rich heritage of Christian spirituality designed for searchers and seekers. Participants will be provided tools for the work of the Spirit and a map for the journey into their own soul.
The group meets one Saturday a month, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, September through May for two years. Each gathering includes instruction, discussion, and experiences. “Seed groups” are formed to nurture and support one another. This program is designed for those on a spiritual growth path who wish to deepen their experience, and also for those who have little or no background in Christian spirituality and desire to learn more and to personally experience this rich heritage.
A Leadership Team, comprised of area religious, clergy, and laity, attend, supervise, and participate in all of the sessions. Continuing Education Units are available from Ancilla College.
For further information and to add your name to our list for the next two year program, please contact Lindenwood at 574-935-1763.
Lindenwood Retreats
You are welcome at Lindenwood regardless of your faith. Our retreats are ecumenical and open to anyone on a path of spiritual growth. Retreats offer you a time to embrace your spirituality and spend time with God away from the demands of this busy world.
Private Spiritual Retreats
Scheduled overnight Private Retreats are available upon request. Fee includes a private room and 3 meals.
Fee: $54 per day (without direction/guidance); Spiritual direction/guidance is an additional cost.
Personal Retreat "Day Away"
Fee: $31 per day (day includes private bedroom and 1 meal), $21 per day (day includes sitting room and 1 meal)
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A Brush with God: Icon Painting Retreat
August 9 - 14, 2009 (Sunday, 5:00 pm - Friday, 1:00 pm)
For artists and non-artists alike, this retreat covers completing an icon from start to finish with step-by-step instructions. This involves the drawing of the icon and painting the finished product, a very moving and spiritual experience. This year’s painting will be the icon of the Holy Family. Come, join us.
Facilitator: Peter Pearson of New Hope, PA, has been a student of iconography for many years and has studied under well-known iconographers.
Fee: $385 (includes private room and meals) $295 (commuter) $ 65 (additional supply fee)
Women’s Weekend Retreat: Love Yourself and Come Alive
October 2 - 4, 2009 (Friday, 5:30 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm)
How often we’ve said "shoulda, coulda, woulda;" when we could have said "I will, I can, it’s great." There’s a lot within us that we don’t let out. Look at yourself and love yourself as God would have you do. Life can become so peaceful and fun. Achieving this is possible through the creative work of the Spirit within us and the Earth around us.
Facilitator: Sr. Michelle Dermody, PHJC has a Masters in Theology and a degree in Education. She is a spiritual director and leads retreats in the Chicago area; Dorothy Weber is a former teacher, nurse, and chaplainery student. She has facilitated retreats and days of recollection for a variety of groups.
Fee: $165 SO, $135 DO
New Year’s Eve Retreat: Praying with Life’s Pressing Questions
December 31, 2009 - January 1, 2010 (Wednesday, 7:00 pm - Thursday 11:00 am)
10..9..8..7..6..5... How will you welcome the new year? How about praying in the new year? Come join us for a time of solitude, reflection, sharing, and celebration as we focus on some of life’s questions, such as: Why is my life so hectic? What does it mean to make a difference?
Facilitator: Sr. Christine Styka, PHJC , has been a teacher for over 20 years, a pastoral associate, and director of religious education for 10 years. She has previously led days of prayer at John XXIII Center in Hartford City, IN.
Fee: $45 (includes private room and breakfast.)
12-Step Retreats
These weekends are designed as time away from work and home to focus on where you are in life and in your recovery. All recovering persons are welcome. The focus of the retreats will be on 12 Step living and the spirituality which are recognized as the foundation of most successful recovery programs. The format includes personal sharing, use of story, group interaction, and quiet time for prayer and reflection. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet other recovering people, examine your recovery program, and enhance your recovery.
12-Step Retreat: Women's Retreat
July 17 - 19, 2009 (Friday, 6:00 pm - Sunday, 1:00 pm)
The 11th step is the key to our on-going spiritual recovery and with the practice of the 11th step comes serenity. Re-treat yourself to the gift of this 11th step weekend so that “we will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.”
Facilitator: MaDonna Thelen from Illinois.
Fee: $165 Single Occupancy; $135 Double Occupancy (per person), $50 non-refundable deposit $85 Commuter, $25 non-refundable deposit
12-Step Retreat: Men’s & Women’s Retreat
August 7 - 9, 2009 (Friday, 6:00 pm - Sunday, 1:00 pm)
The 12-Step retreat will provide a fellowship experience of loving, caring, and sharing through conference, small group discussion, prayer, and meditation. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other recovering people, examine your recovery program, and revitalize your recovery.
Facilitator: Pat Underwood from Upland, Michigan.
Fee: $165 Single Occupancy; $135 Double Occupancy (per person), $50 non-refundable deposit $85 Commuter, $25 non-refundable deposit
12-Step Retreat: Men’s & Women’s Retreat
November 27 - 29, 2009 (Friday, 6:00 pm - Sunday, 1:00 pm)
This retreat will provide a scriptural approach to the steps and place the 12 steps within the Christian tradition as an age-old/tried and true spirituality. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other recovering people, examine your recovery program and revitalize your recovery! A recovery meeting will be held during the retreat.
Facilitator: Byron Haaland, scj
Fee: $165 (single occupancy room); $135 (double occupancy room/per person); $85 commuter.
Conference (Preached) Retreats
The following five-day retreat includes an opening prayer service and a conference on the first evening. The retreat will consist of two daily group conferences based on the theme, daily liturgy, reconciliation, and an optional private spiritual direction session.
The Gospel of Paul
July 12 - 17, 2009 (Sunday, 5:00 pm - Friday, 1:00 pm)
Being the year of Saint Paul the Apostle, it is fitting that we focus on his letters to understand the Good News that he preached. Paul’s writings predate any of our written Gospels. He is the first to speak about preaching the “gospel.” Paul does not think of the gospel as a story of the events in Jesus’ life, nor even as a set of beliefs about Jesus. Rather, the gospel is the “good news” that anyone who believes in Jesus is already saved. The gospel is the proclamation of faith in God’s forgiveness or the realization in human life of the “good news” that Jesus Christ has come to bring salvation to all people. Paul encouraged his communities to read and reflect on his instructions when they gathered for the liturgy. In his letters, Paul teaches, exhorts, encourages, and corrects. From Paul’s writings we can get a picture of how the early church operated, how it worshipped and governed itself, and how it grew. During the retreat we will take a close look at some of the key insights that Paul has into Jesus and have the opportunity to appreciate the great depths of his spirituality and commitment to Jesus and his Church.
Facilitator: Michael Fonseca holds degrees in Counseling Psychology, Theology, English Literature, and Philosophy. He has been a teacher at the high school and college levels as well as former coordinator for spiritual formation at Saint Luke Institute in Silver Springs, Maryland. Michael is currently Director of Spiritual Formation and Facilitator for Deaconate Formation Programs in Dioceses of Grand Rapids and Gaylord, Michigan as well as Victoria, Texas. For over 20 years, Michael has had a spiritual direction practice and conducted many retreats for parishes, religious communities, and diocesan clergy. He has also written Living in God’s Embrace and Loving in the Master’s Footsteps.
Liturgy and Mass Leader: Fr. John Scott was ordained in 1969. He has served six parishes and for the past 10 years has served St. Thomas Aquinas in Knox, Indiana. Prior to serving St. Thomas, Fr. Scott was involved in Prison Ministry for 12 1/2 years. He has been a personal friend of Michael Fonseca’s for most of his life.
Fee: $350 (includes meals and a private room)
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Directed Retreats
Seven-day Directed Retreats include opening session, daily liturgy and individual spiritual direction. Retreats have a limited number of participants per director. The retreatant listens to the inner self, resting and relaxing in the silence. The director strives to help the retreatants grow in a relationship with God, and serves as a companion on their journey.
Directed Retreat
July 12 - 19, 2009 (Sunday, 5:00 pm - Sunday, 1:00 pm)
This seven-day directed retreat includes opening session, daily liturgy, and individual spiritual direction. The retreat has a limited number of participants per director. The retreatant listens to the inner self, while resting, and relaxing in the silence. The director strives to help the retreatants grow in a relationship with God, and serves as a companion on their journey.
Facilitator: Sr. Patricia Belting, PHJC , received her training at the Jesuit Center in Geulph, Ontario, and is a licensed counselor.
Sr. Nancy Raboin, PHJC, received her training as a spiritual guide through the Siena Retreat Center in Racine, Wisconsin. She encourages art-making as a creative approach to personal and communal prayer.
Fee: $450 (includes private room, meals, and six sessions for the duration of the above dates)
Affiliated Programs (Partnered Groups)
See individual programs for registration information.
Beginning Experience: Sponsored by Beginning Experience of South Bend, a Christian organization
July 17 - 19, 2009 (Friday, 7:00 pm - Sunday, 3:00 pm)
A weekend retreat for divorced, widowed, and separated, the program deals with the natural grief process and offers the opportunity, through God, for turning the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth. People who have attended the weekend program report increased emotional health and self-respect as well as new skills to deal with pain or loss.
Wellness Programs
Healing Past Life Trauma
October 3 - 4, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Sometimes the root cause of an emotional problem or a relationship difficulty lies in unresolved trauma from a past life. Quantum Physics has made us aware that sequential ordering of time is an illusion, and all time is really how—so a person’s past lives are all really happening simultaneously. Healing an issue from a past life frees the client to move forward in this life, unencumbered by the chains of that problem. This workshop teaches a “Soul Detective” protocol to clear past life trauma using muscle testing to access information and tools from Energy Psychology to rapidly clear the trauma, retrieving the lost soul energy.
Who should come? Both professional healers and also lay people interested in learning self-help techniques and having a personal experience of healing their own past life trauma.
Facilitator: Barbara Stone is a workshop presenter, bilingual psychotherapist, Professor at Energy Medicine University, and an Adjunct Professor at Hocking College. Her newest book, Invisible Roots: How Healing Past Life Trauma Can Liberate Your Present (2008, Energy Psychlogy Press), won the Book News USA award for the best book of 2008 in the category of Health: General. Also a musician, potter, gardener, and grandmother, she holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Fee: $245 or $220 if tuition is received in full by September 4 (overnight lodging and additional meals is extra)
Grief Support for Adults Retreat
October 16 - 18, 2009 (Friday, 6:00 pm - Saturday, 3:00 pm)
Grief is a journey that takes us to many unexpected and often frightening places. We question our faith, the meaning of life, even our own sanity, and we are forever changed. This program is designed for anyone who is dealing with life’s challenges following the death of a loved one. Through facilitated group sharing and time for individual reflection, the retreat will provide a supportive environment to grieve and the tools to once again achieve balance in one’s life. Participants should be at least six months into their grief.
Facilitator: Donna Sikorski is a bereavement counselor and support group facilitator for the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. She has 10 years of experience in the field of death, dying, and bereavement.
Fee: $85 for single occupancy; $70 double occupancy (per person). Includes overnight accommodations, Saturday breakfast and noon main meal.
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