Through Scripture and examples from ordinary life, Ron Rolheiser gives new understanding and encouragement in how we can give not only our life to the world but how we can also give our death to the world. Often when we think of “the passion” we think of Christ’s physical suffering and death but in the Agony of the Garden, the Gospels do not emphasize Jesus’ physical sufferings. Rather, the Gospel writers want us to understand (archetypal) “Jesus the lover,” who undergoes moral and emotional sufferings without resentment or bitterness. God’s strength comes to us when we are exhausted and open to being transformed. Using a DVD featuring a compelling educator, Fr. Ron Rolheiser omi, Sarah Donnelly will facilitate an engaging Lenten retreat for all those who are searching to deepen their spiritual life during this reflective time of year. While each presentation stands on its own participants might also consider attending Living A Life Without Resentment (The Cross of Christ Retreat), Saturday March 12, 2016 at Queen's House, 9:30am - 3:30pm.

 

This retreat is offered in two parts, each session lasting 2 hours. In the past churches have offered this retreat as a one-day event, 10am – 3pm. The DVD is paused throughout the presentation to give participants the opportunity to reflect on the presentation. Participants have found both The Cross of Christ and The Passion of Christ DVDs to be extremely powerful, thought-provoking and for some, life-changing.