Aging as a Spiritual Practice
Our entire life is a house of formation, where God orients us towards Love. The process of growing older offers us opportunities to notice God's invitations and pause with them. The retreat gives us time to look back on God's unique touch in our lives and magnify the joy within. Through reflections, silence, sharing, and song we will explore ways to open our awareness now in our mature years to God's effervescent presence and desire for intimacy with us even now.
When: July 25th through 31st, 2027
Presenter: Dr. Nicki Verploegen
Cost: $700 with $100 deposit to hold place in program
Originally from Montana, Dr. Nicki Verploegen has traveled extensively as Co-Founder of TATENDA International, a nonprofit which provides retreats for caregivers in difficult international environments. She has served in academics at the University of Mount St. Joseph and Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With her doctorate in Spirituality, she has published four books
including, Organic Spirituality: A Sixfold Path for Contemplative Living, and Meditations with Merton. Recently she retired from 15 years of teaching in the Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Boston. Currently, she serves on the faculty of the Redemptorist Renewal Center's Contemplative Sabbatical in Tucson, AZ.
Nicki has been involved in spirituality work for over 40 years. She has provided support to religious communities including the Jesuits, the Franciscans, the Redemptorists, and Maryknoll Missionaries. She served as a lay overseas missioner with Society of African Mission in West Africa. In addition, she spent time in the Philippines with the Christian Brothers de la Salle, working with laity and brothers on spiritual companionship. She has been conducting retreats and giving spiritual direction since 1983, as well as being involved in liturgical ministries as a dancer, lector, cantor, and planner in her parish. She participates in social outreach programs and youth work in her local parish, as well as volunteering at the homeless shelter. Her books can be obtained by contacting Wipf and Stock, Eugene, OR @ 541-344-1528
In order to hold your place in the retreat, you must complete registration with deposit. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Questions? Call Sr. Mary Boretti, Director: Call 978.380.1574 or email ndscips@sndden.org
Website: ndspiritualitycenter.org
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