Come to Mariandale this January for a Silent retreat. In the midst of winter, when much of creation burrows deeply to rest and gain strength for the next season of life, accept the invitation to "Burrow Deep" in the heart of God, and like Mary, ponder God's revelations within you.

Gentle quiet will frame these days and will include time for prayer, rest, and refreshment of your spirit, as well as individual meetings with a spiritual director.

The retreat begins with dinner on Thursday at 5:30 pm (may arrive as early as 3 pm) and ends with lunch on Sunday.

About the Spiritual Directors:

Judy Schiavo holds an MA in Secondary Education/Spanish from Seton Hall University and an MS in Spirituality/Spiritual Direction from Fordham University. Judy is currently a full-time spiritual director and retreat leader, after retiring from 43 years of teaching.

Carol Mackey has been involved in pastoral ministry for almost thirty years. She is a certified spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and bereavement counselor. A retired teacher, Carol is the mother of two grown children and grandmother to three precious little ones—all of whom teach her so much about God's unconditional love.

Gaynell Cronin has been trailblazing leader in the field of religious education and pastoral ministry. The author of 12 books and creator of numerous videos on a variety of topics relating to ministry and faith formation in the Catholic tradition, she has spoken and presented at numerous church conferences and meetings. At Mariandale she has served as a spiritual director and retreat leader and is a founding member of our Contemplative Formation Team. Gaynell initiated Mariandale's weekly prayer service– Contemplative Prayer for the World – which she now leads online. Each week she co-presents Reading the Sunday Scriptures with a Contemplative Spirit, and offers Morning Prayer throughout various seasons of the liturgical year.