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Sarah Donnelly B.A., M.Div. Retreats - Workshops - Grief Support
Groups - Spiritual Direction - Funerals |
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On Retreat with The Rev. Ron Rolheiser, omi Over the past few years Oblate Media and Communications have
released several presentations - using a DVD format - given by Ron Rolheiser,
renowned author, teacher and theologian. The topics of these presentations
are engaging, and seem to “speak” to participants of any age. Due to the amount of information contained in each presentation, these DVD’s are frequently paused, to allow participants the opportunity to reflect on the material presented, respond to questions that invite them to reflect on how this material relates to their own lives, and engage in small group discussion. Each participant is given a detailed handout that summarizes the content of the presentation.
Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman
Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
(OMI), is president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He
is a community-builder, lecturer and writer. His books are popular throughout
the English-speaking world and his weekly column is carried by more than
sixty newspapers worldwide.
Eucharist:
God’s Way of Embracing Us We are a Eucharist
people, a Eucharist Church, a community formed and nurtured by the Eucharist.
How does Eucharist work? What are its various meanings? In an engaging manner, The Rev. Ron Rolheiser invites us to
reflect on the many ways different Christian traditions have understood the
Eucharist, or the Lord’s Supper. This DVD presentation examines the breadth
of insight into our celebration of the Eucharist – as ritual; as God’s
“physical embrace;” as invitation to being transformed more fully into
Christ; as the new manna – our daily bread; as sacrifice; as a gathering of
the community around a meal; and as a prayer for the world. The second part
of the retreat invites participants to ponder “Eucharist as Vigil” and the waiting
we do in our lives – both consciously and unconsciously – as we wait for
someone or something to come and change our lives so as to make them more
complete. Those belonging to Anglican, Protestant and Roman Catholic
traditions will be delighted, challenged and stretched as they reflect on the
wonderful gift they have received in the Eucharist. This DVD is presented in two parts. A detailed handout
summarizes the content of the presentation and suggests questions for
personal reflection and small group discussion. This retreat is best
experienced when it is offered as a day retreat – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and
can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Receive what you
are... St. Augustine
Feedback from past
participants: I most appreciated Ron’s presentation,
the quiet time, conversation with a fellow attendee and Sarah’s wise,
sensible comments. Donne Lee Griffith, Holy Trinity Anglican
Church, North Saanich, BC I appreciated the group
coming together and the wide variety of insights about the Eucharist. Nancy Van Kirk, Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
North Saanich, BC I most appreciated Ron’s
marvellous teaching and the opportunity to respond and then share in small
groups. Wonderful! Very rich. It gave me a much deeper understanding of Eucharist.
I especially appreciated your handouts Sarah – you did the work for us – a
resource to take home. Thanks so much. Mary Holland, Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
North Saanich, BC |
