The Quiet Courage of Wildflowers

The Quiet Courage of Wildflowers

This month welcomed the first signs of spring at Maryville Retreat Center in Holly, Michigan as the grounds and nature paths began to reveal the early wildflower blooms of the season. The beautiful thing about wildflowers is that they do not wait for perfect...
From Love to Faith: The Easter Story

From Love to Faith: The Easter Story

Using the Gospel of Easter Sunday (John 20:1–9) for our reflection, three people come to the empty tomb: Mary of Magdala, Simon Peter and the Beloved Disciple. They all loved Jesus, but they were traumatized by his crucifixion and death. As they grieve and mourn, they...
Lenten Mass and Brunch

Lenten Mass and Brunch

Saturday, March 21 9:30 a.m. Mass 10:30 a.m. Brunch & Children’s Activities Cost: $5 per person A Meaningful Lenten Gathering for Prayer and Renewal Lent invites us to slow down, turn our hearts toward God and renew our commitment to prayer, community and...
Sabbath and Stillness

Sabbath and Stillness

When I was first asked to write about Sabbath and stillness, a particular memory came to mind—one that stretches back to my early years as a Felician Sister, when I was new to the ministry of teaching. At that time, I had little experience balancing the...
Contemplative Stations of the Cross

Contemplative Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 20 7:00 p.m. Free program, free-will offering welcomed Led by Sister Judy Blizzard, CSSF and Sister Anna Falbo, CSSF A Prayerful Lenten Reflection Lent invites us to walk more closely with Christ, slowing our pace and opening our hearts to the mystery of...