RETURN to the Sacred Heart. A weekend experience of contemplative prayer and loving action

RETURN to the Sacred Heart.
A weekend experience of contemplative prayer and loving action
February 26-28 (Begins at 7:30 P.M. Friday and concludes at 11:30 a.m. Sunday)
$75-$150 sliding scale (includes five meals, instruction and modest accommodations)

(scholarships available upon request: contact info@reimagine.org)

There are two places where our hearts may find God: in the stillness and brokenness of prayer and through friendship with “the least of these.”  The tradition of the ancient scriptures recognizes the inseparable connection between contemplation and compassionate action. Jesus embodied the reality of the “sacred heart” through his life and teachings.  This unique weekend “retreat” experiences combines periods of contemplative prayer and with meals shared with homeless friends finding belonging at Dorothy’s Place, a Franciscan Worker Community in Salinas California.  Facilitated by Mark Scandrette, founder and director of ReIMAGINE! San Francisco and Rev. Shinko Rick Slone, Zen teacher, loving disciple of Jesus and community member in The Companions of the Way.


FRIDAY:
7:30 P.M.     Orientation
                    Session 1     The return to Abba’s heart
                    Stillness prayer practice
                    Group reflection with Q& A

SATURDAY:
7:00 A.M.     Session 2: Our beloved brokenness
                     Stillness prayer period
9 A.M.           Breakfast at Dorothy’s with homeless friends
11 A.M.         Session 3 Brokenness & love
                     Stillness prayer practice
1 P.M.            Lunch at Dorothy’s with homeless community
2-4:30           Break

4:30-6           Session 4: The brokenness of Christ
                     Stillness prayer practice
                     Group reflection with Q & A

6-8                Preparation of women’s shelter meal
8 P.M.           Dinner at Women Alive! shelter.

SUNDAY:

7:30              Stillness prayer practice
8:30 a.m.      Breakfast at Dorothy's Place
9:30 a.m.      Session 5: Taking on the mind of Christ in everyday life.
                     Stillness prayer practice followed by Q & A
11:30            Depart (optional group lunch offsite)