Mom Retreat
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, July 25, 2011
As you read this, I’ll be in my car driving over to a coastal city a few hours from home. The occasion? I am leading a three day private retreat for a group of mom friends who will be gathering for a time of prayer, of worship, of discussion and of rest. There will be some fun in the mix too, as the women take advantage of a bit of time away from their families to recharge their batteries.
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Hold the Snow, Please
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Wednesday, January 05, 2011
For our friends and readers living in the Midwest, if you see a cold looking woman in your neighborhood smile and say hi - it could be me. As you read this, I’ll be flying to Chicago to lead a weekend retreat in the Diocese of Rockford at the wonderful Bishop Lane Retreat Center. The Diocese’s Office of Family Life has kindly invited me to come and lead a retreat based upon The Handbook for Catholic Moms. ... READ MORE
Something to Smile About
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Friday, July 30, 2010
Last week, I asked for your prayers for Eric and Adam, who were headed off with our Life Teen group for Steubenville San Diego.
I’m happy to report that your prayers worked well! After dropping the boys off at 6 am on Friday morning, I marveled all day at how quiet our house was. Remember that I live with three musicians, so something is almost constantly playing around here! By Friday night,... READ MORE
Benedict On Retreat
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Last Sunday the Pope and all the Roman Curia began their annual Spiritual Exercises retreat.
In his Angelus address, the Pope took the occasion to ask for prayers and to reflect on all of Lent as a retreat.
If you’d like to use St. Ignatius’ meditations for your own reflection this Lent, check out the Spiritual Exercises Blog.
The authors, a group of Jesuits around the United States, acknowledge that... READ MORE
Time for Two
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Marriage on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Reader Shannon reached out to me this past week with the following query:
Hi! I’d like to find a good Marriage retreat, and I was wondering if you have any suggestions. Looking around on the internet, it’s so hard to know what’s good and what isn’t. My husband and I have 2 free plane tickets and would like to use them to fly to a really great retreat that we can both attend. Any ideas?
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Take An Online Lenten Retreat
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
For busy moms, Lent can be a special time of the liturgical year to focus on our spiritual lives. But life rarely stands still long enough to allow us long, lingering hours of prayer or the opportunity for a retreat getaway.
Fortunately this year, there are several great resources online to help you focus on prayer and thanksgiving this Lenten season. Here are a few of my favorites:
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