Prayer and finding God in the silence

Frenchville, PA 16836, USA

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19 reviews
Feb 25, 2024
Group size: 1 - 25
Prayer and finding God in the silence
Frenchville, PA 16836, USA

19 reviews

Feb 25, 2024
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

Lent is a beautiful time to experience the graces of God. It is a chance to pause in the busyness of the world, to take a breath and reflect on the Living God of creation.


Are you looking to grow closer to God? To deepen your spiritual relationship with the Lord? If so, this Lenten retreat may be just what you’re looking for.


Join us on February 25th for a retreat on prayer and finding God in the silence, followed by Adoration and Benediction with Father Mark Mastrian. 


Dr. Jan Satterlee will present prayer as communication with God. She will provide examples of prayer and unpack the three expressions of prayer: vocal, meditative, and contemplative.

Additionally, Dr. Jan will explore The Lord’s Prayer, the beautiful prayer given to us by Jesus. Using the Catechism, Scripture from both the Old and New Testaments, Greek interpretations, and spiritual theology, Dr. Jan will unpack the seven petitions, what we are really asking for, why we pray them for everyone and not just for ourselves, and much more.


Finally, Dr. Jan will discuss roadblocks to prayer, such as distractions, wandering thoughts, expectations, dryness in prayer, and the darkness of prayer.


11:00am to 3:30pm

FACILITATOR BIO:

Dr. Jan has a PhD and is a spiritual director. She lives in Reynoldsville with her husband,

Deacon Dan. They have five children and 15 grandchildren.


They are members of The Holy Spirit of parish in DuBois where Dan is Deacon and Jan serves

in various ministries.

Available Packages

Prayer Retreat
$40
Deposit:$15

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Anawim Ministries (Bethany Retreat Center)
19 reviews
BETHANY RETREAT CENTER was established in 1982 by the Anawim Religious Community of Frenchville, Pennsylvania. It is a place apart to rest, renew and be recreated for those seeking a deeper relationship with God. Located on 140 acres of partially wooded land in the hills of Pennsylvania, the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful — only 15 miles off Interstate 80.

Reviews

Excellent program. Mary is a wonderful leader who creates a safe place to explore our inner worlds. Thank you. And Bethany is simply lovely, perfect setting for retreats. Highly recommend!
By Kathleen M for Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer on Nov 01, 2024
This retreat was conducted by Mary Dwyer an excellent teacher and founding member of the Contemplative Outreach. I have been to separate retreats and one other with Mary. Both with Mary are highly impactful to my practice. Mary's experience leading retreats evokes a palatable sense of the Silence, a holiness arose around all of us until we broke the Silent on the last day of the retreat. A retreat full of long time meditators creates an environment thick with the Silence I came to meditate within. A retreat at Bethany provides a beautiful atmosphere for Contemplatives. Dwyer's command of the meditative techniques delivered within a hermeutic teaching method plant deep seeds I can't wait to realize.
By Paul B for Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer on Oct 27, 2024
It was a transformational experience. Nothing could have been better. Not the food, the setting, the people, the location, the weather.
By Dean T for Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer on Oct 24, 2024
The drumming retreat was a wonderful experience. There was a nice balance of activities, drumming, and stories to keep us well-engaged and inspired. Thanks, Tom and the Bethany Retreat Center, for a great day!
By Linda M for Group Drumming Retreat - Fall 2024 on Oct 21, 2024
I had an amazing time as this was my first drumming retreat with Tom. I loved the story telling, blessing ritual, and of course the drumming sessions! The food was wonderful and the ground so very well kept. I love Bethany!
By Jen T for Group Drumming Retreat - Spring 2024 on Oct 21, 2024
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