A Program of Growth
in Christian Spirituality and Prayer

Who might benefit from the program

Tending the Fire: Christian Spirituality and Prayer is a nine-month retreat program designed to explore diverse Christian traditions and prayer practices that deepen one's spiritual journey and personal faith life. Christian Spirituality encompasses many kinds of spirituality. This program is offered for those who seek spiritual formation, desire a richer prayer life, may be discerning a call to be spiritual directors, or who are already spiritual directors or prayer leaders. Examples of some prayer styles that will be engaged are:   lectio divina, contemplative prayer, journaling, the Jesus prayer, praying with icons, liturgy of the hours, the examen, and others.

Format

The format is presentation by the staff, experiencing various prayer forms, and sharing prayer in small groups.

Staff

The staff are:

• Mary Giles Mailhot, OSB, MA in Religious Studies
• Lucy Wynkoop, OSB, MA in Theology, concentration in Scripture; MA in Theology, concentration in Monastic Studies

Cost

The cost for 18 sessions, every other week on Tuesdays, is $1000.00. We require a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 participants. Please see below for how to apply. A nonrefundable deposit of $100.00 to hold your place in Tending the Fire must be received by August 11, 2006.

Application Procedure

You may request an application form and a payment plan by calling 360-438-2595 or emailing . You may also request these materials by writing to the address below.

Address

The Priory Spirituality Center
500 College St NE
Lacey, WA 98516-5339

Directions

Telephone: 360-438-2595
FAX: 360-438-9236
Email:

Required Readings (available through The Priory Store)

• Brown, Patricia. Paths to Prayer
• Downey, Michael. Understanding Christian Spirituality
• Holt, Bradley P. Thirsty for God
• Wood, Richard. Christian Spirituality: God’s Presence through the Ages

Program Description by Session

Sept. 12, 2006   (1:00-7:00 PM)
Session 1:   What is Spirituality?...Retreat

Sept. 26, 2006   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 2:   Spiritual Companioning

Oct. 10, 2006   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 3:   Pilgrimage and Journey

Oct. 24, 2006   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 4:   Images of God

Nov. 7, 2006   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 5:   Desert Spirituality, Thoughts,
and Developing a Personal Rule of Life

Nov. 21, 2006   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 6:   Wisdom Spirituality

Dec. 5, 2006   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 7:   Stages of Spiritual and Faith Development

Jan. 2, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 8:   Celtic Spirituality

Jan. 16, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 9:   Prayer of Emptying and Contemplation

Jan. 30, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 10:   Prayer of Mystical Union

Feb. 13, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 11:   Praying When I Can't Pray

Feb. 27, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 12:   Discernment and Prayer

Mar. 13, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 13:   Women's Spirituality and Inclusivity

Mar. 27, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 14:   Communal & Liturgical Spirituality

Apr. 10, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 15:   Liberation Spirituality

Apr. 24, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 16:   Enneagram, Spiritual Direction and Prayer

May 8, 2007   (1:00-4:00 PM)
Session 17:   Eco-Spirituality

May 22, 2007   (1:00-7:00 PM)
Session 18:   Called to Holiness....Retreat

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