Compassionate Kinship Circle

6pm – 8pm on Thursdays, Oct. 8 – Nov. 12

In person at the Marywood Fireplace Room, 111 Lakeside Dr

Cost: $125 ($100 for Compassion is my True Self retreatants)

“Only with compassion at the core of humanity’s lived experience will we be able to approach one another with true respect and dwell in peacefulness.”

— Joyce Rupp

Gather weekly for conversation, reading and reflection, in order to focus our energies on being a compassionate presence in our families, communities, and world. We will use Joyce Rupp’s book, Boundless Compassion, as our guide.

Experience this time as a catalyst for a renewed commitment to being a compassionate presence–to yourself and to others. This retreat-style experience is open to people of all faith traditions and spiritualities

Our compassionate thoughts, words, and actions ripple out as a balm of peace, joy, love bringing healing into the brokenness of our world.

Details

This retreat is for those who:

Desire to grow in self-awareness and spiritual depth
Want to develop compassion in community
Long to cultivate greater compassion for themselves and others
Are seeking renewal, reflection, and meaningful connection

Boundless Compassion Book

Please purchase Joyce Rupp’s book, Boundless Compassion, to participate in this retreat.

Facilitators

Teresa Burns

Teresa Burns is the Associate Coordinator for Formation Programs at Dominican Center Marywood and the Associate Coordinator for Liturgical Life for the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids. She is an Associate with the Servants of Jesus and is on mission to live their charism of “living as Jesus lived, serving as Jesus served, and loving as Jesus loves.” As a spiritual director, speaker, and faith guide, Teresa invites people to notice the Presence of God within them and around them through “URBeloved ministries.” She desires that every person knows how much they are beloved by God.

Sr. Kateri Schrems

“Our presence here comes from the presence of God in the world; what a blessing that each person is able to be that.” No matter what form “being with” takes, Sr. Kateri knows that being in relationship, being there for one another, is God’s wish.

Register

If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please fill out the application form and return to programs@dominicancenter.com. Please wait to register and pay until you have received our response. Thank you!

Financial Assistance