Wellsprings: About God and About Us

Mercy Conference and Retreat Center 2039 North Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO, United States

This Afternoon of Prayer is part of the "Wellsprings of Spirituality Series" celebrating Mercy Conference and Retreat Center's 50th Anniversary. This program, titled "About God and About Us" will be presented by Jane Hotstream, RSM. One of the hardest things for human beings to believe is that we are loved by God unconditionally and completely. ... Wellsprings: About God and About Us

$25

Care for the Caregiver Workshop

Mercy Conference and Retreat Center 2039 North Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO, United States

Caregiving for persons with dementia can be both rewarding and depleting--an act of love cushioned in feelings of burnout, despair, and loneliness. The question becomes: who cares for the caregiver? This workshop will focus on exploring support for the caregiver, support that will come both from the caregiver him-or herself and from the community. Dr. ... Care for the Caregiver Workshop

$35

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin – Bridge to the Modern Era

Mercy Conference and Retreat Center 2039 North Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO, United States

This Sunday afternoon program is part of Mercy Conference and Retreat Center's "Wellsprings of Spirituality" series to honor its 50 years of service in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Teilhard was a Jesuit priest and a renowned paleontologist who understood how science and faith together reveal the ongoing creativity of God through the process of ... Pierre Teilhard de Chardin – Bridge to the Modern Era

$25

Earth’s Desire: A Silent Guided Retreat on Creation-Centered Spirituality

Mercy Conference and Retreat Center 2039 North Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO, United States

This 5-day silent retreat is a journey from a human-centered to a creation-centered spirituality presented by Jan Stocking, RSM and Diza Velasco, the co-founders of Rockhaven Ecozoic Center. The sessions will focus on a poem by "geo-logian" Thomas Berry titled "Earth's Desire" and will provide a reflective look at our relationship with the natural world ... Earth’s Desire: A Silent Guided Retreat on Creation-Centered Spirituality

$300 – $550

Spirituality and Resilience

Mercy Conference and Retreat Center 2039 North Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO, United States

This afternoon program is part of the "Wellsprings of Spirituality" series to mark Mercy Conference and Retreat Center's 50 years of service in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. “Life is full of suffering, and life is full of overcoming suffering” (Helen Keller). Here is a tiny retreat for adult seekers of all ages. Whatever your ... Spirituality and Resilience

$25

Silent Summer Directed Retreat

Mercy Conference and Retreat Center 2039 North Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO, United States

Step away from the busyness of life and enter the deep well of stillness and silence. Give yourself the gift of time away from the everyday to listen to the still, small voice of God. Group contemplative practices and individual spiritual direction will be offered daily. Private room with private bath, all meals, and directing ... Silent Summer Directed Retreat

$4 – $700