Sunday, March 1
7:00 p.m.
Free program, free-will offering welcomed
A Contemplative Beginning to Lent
Lent calls us to quiet our lives, create space for prayer, and listen more attentively for God’s presence. The Lenten Taizé Prayer Service, led by Sister Judith Marie Blizzard, CSSF at Maryville Retreat Center offers a gentle and contemplative way to begin this sacred season.
The Taizé Prayer Experience
Rooted in the Taizé tradition, this prayer service weaves together simple, repetitive chants, short Scripture readings and extended periods of silence. The rhythm of the music and stillness allows the mind to rest and the heart to open, creating space for reflection, surrender, and encounter with God.
A Sacred Setting
Held in the softly lit Maryville Chapel, the evening invites participants into a peaceful, candlelit atmosphere where distractions fall away and prayer becomes unhurried. Centered in the presence of the Eucharistic Christ, this experience is especially meaningful for those seeking calm, renewal or a deeper sense of connection during Lent.
All Are Welcome
No prior experience with Taizé prayer is needed. Whether you come feeling centered or weary, hopeful or searching, you are invited simply to come as you are and rest in God’s presence.
About Maryville Retreat Center
Maryville Retreat Center, located in Holly, Michigan, is a ministry of the Felician Sisters of North America and a sacred place for prayer, renewal, and quiet encounter. Through offerings like this Lenten Taizé Prayer Service, Maryville invites all to step away from the noise of daily life and enter into the stillness that leads to renewal.
To register, visit the Lenten Taizé Prayer Service registration page.
