Theology of the Body: Discovering The Master Plan for Your Life
God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Ministry in Partnership with the Natural Family Planning Association present:
Theology of the Body: Discovering The Master Plan for Your Life
Focolare: Mariapolis 2009
Love Generates Wisdom: A Response to Today's Challenges.
June 25 - June 28, 2009
For more information visit:
http://www.focolare-en.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7...
Focolare: The charism of unity
You are invited to spend an afternoon in the joyful and festive atmosphere of the Focolare family.
Program: The charism of unity; its impact in the world. Sharing of experiences, artistic presentations.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Desert Wisdom: Letting Go and Living Simply
Retreat Day on the theme: “Desert Wisdom: Letting Go and Living Simply” is offered on Wednesday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This retreat, facilitated by Sister Joan Driscoll, will focus on the wisdom of our desert mothers and fathers who can offer valuable insights for our lives today.
The Personal Retreat Days for next month take place on Tuesday, April 28 to Friday, May 1, and you are welcome to spend a day of stillness, or one to four days in the quiet of our Villa home.
Spiritual Implications of Climate Change
Climate change is widely regarded as one of the most important issues facing humanity today. What are the spiritual implications of this global crisis? This retreat will open you up to the inspiration of nature and help you to see and appreciate the diversity of life, thereby awakening the biophilia inherent in all of us. It will also explore how a shift in our outlook on biodiversity and a deeper understanding of the issues impacting it can go a long way in preparing us to change our lifestyles and have a more gentle and benign impact on Earth.
Women's Home-Coming Retreat
Come away for a time of healing and inspiration, connected with other women and the Earth. Our program includes: informal presentations, small-group sharing, indoor and outdoor contemplative activities, healing rituals, nutritious and delicious meals, and an ecumenical prayer service.
Facilitator: Marianne Karsh and Barbara Sheppard
Cost: $85.00 Cdn.
Complete program flyer:
http://www.ignatiusguelph.ca/about/docs/women.pdf
For more information call 519-824-1250 ext 266
E-mail: registration@loyolahouse.ca
Basilian Holy Land Pilgrimage
BASILIAN PEACE & JUSTICE PILGRIMAGE
July 8-23, 2009
A journey of faith and hope in search of Beatitude people - Christians, Moslems and Jews who nonviolently pursue a just peace in this Holy Land.
Cost: $2990
Includes:
Air fair, Toronto/Tel Aviv and return.
Lodging, double occupancy
Meals, breakfast and dinner
Local travel, chartered bus
Guides and gratuities
There will be an information meeting in May.
For more information, contact the Basilian Centre for Peace & Justice
rholmes@basilian.org
Training for the Skill and Soul of Nonviolence
Mennonite Central Committee Ontario is sponsoring a one-day dynamic workshop, including role-plays, interactive games and spiritual reflection on non-violence training.
For more information, contact Tim Schmucker at 416-423-9229 or tims@mennonitecc.on.ca
Camp Abdelrazik
Bring Abousfian Abdelrazik Home!
Canadian Detained and Tortured with Canadian Complicity Still Stranded
in Sudan
Join the Toronto "Camp Abdelrazik," a day-long vigil at the offices of
Passport Canada
Planning and Working Meeting Thursday, April 23 (location TBA, let us
know if you want to come and we'll get you the details!)
Join us for a nonviolent presence outside the Toronto offices
representing the arm of the Canadian government that is refusing to
bring Mr. Abdelrazik home. The day will be full of theatrical and
Conference: The Question of Sustainability
THE QUESTION OF SUSTAINABILITY
an examination of the Canadian Mining Industry: environment, cultures, economics, and human rights
1 day conference about mining issues within Canada and abroad
Moderated by Judy Rebick
$10 (sliding scale) to cover cost of meals; free for students. No registration required. Donations gladly accepted (available seating for 400 in auditorium).
Hosts: UTERN, Science for Peace, Students Against Climate Change, Aboriginal Students Association of York University. Members of Christian Peacemaker Teams will be participating and tabling at the Conference.