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Ways
to Bring the Personal Touch
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with the pressures and challenges of daily life in the 21st century? |
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your church seeking ways to nurture faith so that ministries
gain new energy and depth? |
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Are you
looking for a way to help people remain rooted and grounded
in Christ and in the scriptures? |
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sixth century Rule of Benedict has depth and wisdom to address
these needs and more. The Rule is an amazing resource that
can help us live more fully into our Baptismal Covenant, more
deeply into our life in Christ and with eyes, ears and heart
that seek God in the ordinary things of daily life. Author Jane Tomaine would be happy to visit you and to lead
workshops, seminars or retreats with small or large groups
on the Rule of Benedict and Benedictine Spirituality as they
apply to living richly and well. Her focus is on helping people
deepen their relationship to God as well as to strengthen relationships
not only with others but with self as well. Often we are our
own worst enemy!
Programs are designed to be interactive
and practical. Attendees
will have an opportunity to explore the relationship between
their lives and the main topic being discussed. This is done
individually and/or in small groups with large group sharing.
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Look at a list of some program content and length
options.
Hear what attendees have said about the programs. Learn more about Jane. Contact Jane for more information or to schedule a program,
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| Programs focus on any number of topics related
to the Rule of Benedict, Benedictine Spirituality and prayer. |
- The vows of stability (staying put), obedience
(listening and responding) and conversion of life (openness
to transformation) and how they can help us stay grounded in
Christ
- The Benedictine
view of work, hospitality, service, justice and worship and
how each can support our daily and
spiritual
lives
- How Benedictine
Spirituality can support and strengthen relationships and
community
- Listening for God in daily life
- Benedictine prayer,
which includes the Daily Office (Morning and Evening prayer,
Noonday Prayers, Compline),
prayer
with scripture (lectio divina), centering prayer
(meditative prayer) and arrow
prayers (brief prayers we can say throughout the
day)
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| A program might also focus on a particular problem
or challenge such as dealing with the stress of daily life, forming
caring relationships, supporting community or other areas of
interest, and how Benedictine Spirituality can impact the chosen
topic. Programs will also cover an introduction to Benedictine Spirituality
and the Rule of Benedict tailored to the length and emphasis
chosen for the program. The relevance of this spirituality
and the history and content of the Rule of Benedict will be
included.
Programs
can be arranged for a single day or half-day, for multiple
sessions
or retreats. Another option is to plan a “Benedictine
Season,” where, for a number of weeks, your church or
small group focuses on both worship and education related to
the Rule of Benedict. Finally, ongoing groups can be established
which meet, for example, monthly for a meal, one of the daily
offices, study of the Rule and sharing regarding applying Benedictine
Spirituality to daily living.
Agenda and content will be determined in consultation with
each church or group.
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