![]() The church will entomb the late Father Stanley Francis Rother, declared martyr of his faith in 2016 by Pope Francis. The hill on the west side of the shrine will have the statue of Lady of Guadalupe, patron of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and of the Americas, as well as a statue of Saint Juan Diego, who witnessed 3 Mother Mary apparitions on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City. The plan includes the construction of a pilgrim center with a museum displaying artifacts from Father Rother as well as a replica of the famous Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City. You are welcome to contact Sr.A computer-generated image shows what the building complex will look like once completed. Up to 12 participants are welcome to each retreat. Housing is not included with reservations, but may be reserved separately. We recommend reading Lectio Matters ahead of the retreat. Sister Meg has written several books about the Christian contemplative tradition, including: Thoughts Matter, Tools Matter, Humility Matters, Lectio Matters: Before the Burning Bush, and Discernment Matters. Part of the inspiration and training for the retreats comes from the writings of Sister Meg Funk, OSB. The retreat includes: an introduction to the context of the teaching from the early Christian teachers an invitation of prayer to the Holy Spirit an understanding of the obstacles to prayer that arise from within and from outside of us teachings on the revelatory texts that lead us in our desire to know God more intimately introduction to a variety of prayer tools the practice of discernment and the spiritual gifts that accompany this way of prayer. Benedict reminds us-“we are always beginners in the spiritual life.” It is a relationship that is always ongoing and life giving as we focus on the grace of God through a revelatory text. It encompasses not a prayer method with the scriptures as much as an understanding of following our desire to know God through the grace of the Holy Spirit and to discern our life choices/daily actions and attitudes from that relationship of grace. You may have heard or read material on the practice of lectio. It abounds in books and articles. The monastic teaching is of “sustained” lectio. Joseph Monastery are open to Christians of all denominations. All retreats and the Benedictine Oblates of St. There is no commitment to a continuing group experience as this teaching is to enrich your personal prayer practice. The staff is made up of Diocesan priests, Benedictines and laity who practice this way of prayer in their own lives. ![]() The purpose of the retreat days is to break open the content of sustained Lectio Divina in light of our personal experience and to invite the participants to an awareness of this teaching on prayer. Also, please help us spread the word to friends who you know have an active life of prayer and desire to continue learning on their journey of faith. This commitment would be a most worthwhile experience if you have an interest in ongoing spiritual formation. We are happy to invite you to learn and practice a way to sustain your awareness of God's grace in ordinary life. Application for scholarship is possible by contacting Sr. The fee can be sent through our PayPal app or via postal mail. The registration form can be completed online.
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