Facilitator, Carolyn Goddard
Sr. Marie Tasto wrote, practicing lectio divina “is an experience of being shaped by the Word of God and coming into fullness as the word God created us to be.” You are invited to participate in this experience while surrounded by the quiet beauty of St. Mary’s Sewanee. Although this is not strictly an introductory workshop, no prior experience of praying in this contemplative manner is necessary.
Participants will practice lectio divina in both the more structured scholastic format as well as the monastic format. Both formats invite participants to respond to what the Spirit is stirring up in them, thereby making manifest the grace and wonder of listening to Scripture as a community. Learn more about the two formats of lectio divina -
https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/2020/06/19/the-classical-monastic-practice-of-lectio-divina/
Carolyn Goddard began practicing Centering Prayer in 1986 and quickly became involved with Contemplative Outreach as a facilitator of support groups, a presenter of various workshops, and a retreat leader. She served on the Leadership Team for Contemplative Outreach of Middle Tennessee. Until recently, she wrote for Contemplative Outreach’s Word of the Week, she continues to facilitate Prayer Chapels for that program. Carolyn lives in Nashville with her husband of forty seven years.
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After 72 hours of registration, a $100 cancellation fee applies. All balances are due 7 days before the arrival date.
There are no refunds within 7 days of the program arrival date.
Scholarships are available. Contact Reservations@stmaryssewanee.org for an application.
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Includes lodging in Anna House (motel style room, private bathroom, air condition), meals, program fees and materials
Includes lodging in St. Mary’s Hall (dorm style room, shared bathroom in hallway by gender, box fan for cooling, air conditioning in meeting rooms only), meals, program fees and materials