FIRST FRIDAYS
BPC’s first-established program offers a rhythm of learning, silent and shared reflection, table fellowship, free time and worship. Our Benedictine Sisters and others lead us as we explore how the Creator calls us to integrate body and spirit in our prayer, our praise, and our lives. We will be guided by the thoughts of Celeste Snowber in her book, Embodied Prayer: Toward Wholeness of Body Mind Soul (available for purchase at first meeting for $17.00).
Coffee, tea, and pastries will be ready at 9:50; the program begins at 10:00 and breaks at 11:25 for free time (Mass for those who desire it, conversation, walking the grounds, etc.). The afternoon session convenes at 1:00 following lunch with the community, concluding at 2:00. Upcoming leaders are listed on our web site.
Meets in the Living Room on first Fridays (except January):
September 5, 2008
Sr. Denise Mosier "From Whence We Come: Recovering the Gifts"
October 3, 2008
Sr. Vicki Ix "Integrating Spirit and Body"
November 7, 2008
Beth Hampton "Incarnation"
December 5, 2008
JoAnn Staebler "Imagining Spirit through Body"
January 9, 2009 (note change from first Friday)
Sr. Cecilia Dwyer "Praying with the Bones: Gifts from Scripture"
February 6, 2009
Sr. June Fitzgerald OP "The Psalms: Praying with the Language of the Body"
March 6, 2009
Sr. Charlotte Lee "The Listening Body: Learning the Landscape of Our Inner Lives"
April 3, 2009
Phil Stone "Healing the Soul through the Body"
May 1, 2009
Sr. Denise, "Lament . . . Celebration."
Pre-registration is helpful but not required.
Suggested donation: $35 per session.
For Registration Details:
Registration Information
Registration Form
The Benedictine Pastoral Center
Attn: BPC / Sr. Louise
9535 Linton Hall Road
Bristow, VA 20136
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