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Introduction to Lectio Divina

March 9-11, 2012, Friday 6 pm until Sunday 11 am

Praying the Scriptures, "Lectio Divina" as it is traditionally called, is a method of prayer that deepens our relationship with God in a natural, organic way. By learning to "read with one's heart" we are slowly transformed into who God has created us to be. In this introductory retreat participants will learn how to pray the scriptures using the method of "Lectio Divina" and will have an opportunity to practice this method of prayer both individually and in a group.

Presenters:
Carolyn Goddard has a BA in English Literature from Vanderbilt in 1975, an MA in Secondary Education from Vanderbilt in 1986, and a MRE (Masters of Religious Education) from Loyola in New Orleans in 1997. She has also taught at University School and St. Cecilia Academy in Nashville, as well as having served as pastoral associate at Christ the King Church, and worked for Thistle Farms (a non-profit organization). Currently, she is teaching at Christ the King Church and facilitating weekly Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina prayer groups. She serves on the steering committee for Contemplative Outreach of Middle Tennessee, the Program Committee at St. Mary's Sewanee, the executive committee and the board of directors for Cumberland Heights, and the Strategic Development Committee for Room in the Inn. With her husband, Drew, Carolyn lives in Nashville, Tn and is the mother of two children.

Judi Gaitens serves as Co-Coordinator of the Contemplative Outreach Chapter in Central and Eastern North Carolina. A commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina, Judi has given workshops on both practices. She facilitates a weekly Centering Prayer group at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Apex, NC where she also serves as a Reader at liturgies. Before she retired, Judi taught literature and professional writing (business and technical) in the English Department at NC State University, as well as administrating the English Internship Program. With her husband, Mike, Judi lives in Cary, NC where she tries to keep up with their three grown children and five grandchildren.

Residential Fee: $300        Commuter Fee: $190       Deposit: $50
(Fee includes meals)

To Register or for more information:
Call: (800)728-1659 or (931)598-5342
Web site: www.stmaryssewanee.org
E-mail: reservations@stmaryssewanee.org