Discover the truth of Acts 17:28 - "In God we live and move and have our being..."

Come be a part of this special 7-day retreat on the Book of Creation. Consider how the very presence of our Trinitarian God is imprinted in all of Creation as you explore the Universe Story. Start with ecology and explore the sciences, through earth science and astronomy as you move closer to the "Big Bang". Your experience will be supported with storytelling and video clips that make the science and the Trinity become absolutely real to you. Learn to pray with the "Canticle of the Universe," a 21st-century science-based psalm. Listen to the Spirit speak through the Book of Creation, describing how to live in community with greater love and possibility, as you meditate on questions that draw you into deeper mindfulness and awareness. Sr. Pat Connick will present morning and afternoon sessions. In the evening, there will be time to share your insights with others who are also on this journey, if you wish.

Your time will be enhanced by the tranquility of the grounds of Mariandale (meaning Mary's land). There are walking trails, a labyrinth, beautiful trees, and the magnificent Hudson River available to you, as well as a swimming pool and air-conditioned rooms and spaces for your relaxation and comfort.

Presenter: Sr. Patricia Connick, OP

Dates & Times: Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 5 pm through Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11 am

Fee: $650 (all inclusive)

Sr. Pat Connick, OP, is a Dominican Sister of Peace, a theologian at heart and a scientist by degree. She is currently writing a practical guide for those who are seeking God by "reading" the Book of Creation. Called" Trinity and Community: A Guide for Everyday Mysticism", it includes questions of pondering and various types of meditation to open oneself to the presence of our Trinitarian God and our neighbor through the exploration of relationship in community.