Tampa, FL – The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, 33603, this month is offering activities to increase spirituality and life improvement, including:
- Centering Prayer Group
Tuesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
With Eileen Strawser and Jill Biebel
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us. This contemplative practice follows Thomas Keating’s methods. More information: eileenstrawser@tampabay.rr.com. Registration online: info@franciscancentertampa.org. Donations accepted.
- Re-routing Mini-Retreat: Valued! & the Power of No!
Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
With Nestor Ortiz
Re-Routing is an ongoing professional development series designed to jump-start one’s career and empower your life. It is presented in partnership with 16 Point Compass. Participants will gain a fresh understanding of their personal value and explore ways to stand up for themselves firmly, but with grace and tact. Presented in the Sabbath House (park in the adjacent area). Registration fee: $45 each or two for $80 and available at Eventbrite.com, CashApp ($16Point) or Venmo (A16Point). Fee includes lunch. More info: (813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
- Moment by Moment: Retreat in Everyday Life
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon or 7 – 9 p.m.: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11
With Sister Nancy Christopher, O.S.F.
God who is gracious and faithful wants to communicate and interact with us. “Moment by Moment” is an at home retreat which guides our reflection and prayer as we make a daily life-response to God. The structure is reflective of The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Its intent is to occasion a conversion of heart and mind so that a person may follow Jesus with greater faith, love, and freedom. It involves praying with Scripture and a group meeting with a spiritual director once a month.
2 sessions offered: 10 am – noon OR 7 pm – 9 pm. Registration online with full payment by Sept 13. Fee: $200 (4 meetings)More info: (813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
- What Makes a Difference?
Thursday, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
With Patricia Livingston
This retreat day will explore insights, experiences, types of prayer, and scripture passages that have brought faith to our lives, strengthened our hope, and helped us to love. $35 (includes lunch).
Registration online with full payment of $35 by September 17. Late Registration: $40
More info: (813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
- Exploring Older Adult Life and Spirituality: A New Vision of Conscious Aging
Thursday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
With Rev. Bill Cooley, DMin, MSW and Maureen Connors, Ph.D
As we live through the stages of the last third of life from retiring to dying, we are called to several tasks. This retreat day will focus on navigating these tasks in order to open up to new relationships, identities, callings and spiritual paths. Registration online with full payment by Sept. 24. Fee: $35 (includes lunch) Late registration: $40
More info: (813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
- Conscious Contact Mini Retreat – Spirituality in Recovery: Forgiveness of Self & Others
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
With Sister Cathy Cahill, O.S.F & Christina Bellamy, MA
We will explore the role of forgiveness in 12 Step Recovery for the individual as well as for family and friends. The day will include interactive experiences as well as reflective time to examine the spiritual dimensions of forgiveness in recovery. Presented in the Sabbath House (park in the adjacent area). Limited to 20 participants. Registration online with full payment of $27 by Sept. 27. Late registration fee: $30
More info: (813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, FL 33603, is a non- profit, 501(3)(c), private retreat house sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY with dedicated laity who are committed in carrying out the mission. More information about the Center, upcoming retreat and events, and booking the venue is available by calling (813) 229-2695 and by visiting http://www.franciscancentertampa.org/.