On Prayer

"Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, praising God until we ourselves are a constant act of praise."

~ ~ Richard Rohr

The Salutation of the Dawn

Look to this day
For it is life
The very life of life.
In its brief course lie
All the realities and verities of existence:
The bliss of growth
The splendor of action
The glory of power.
For yesterday is but a dream
And tomorrow is only a vision.
But today, well-lived,
Makes every yesterday a dream of happiness
And every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore, to this day.



~~  Kalidasa, 4th century, playwright

Retreat for Women Clergy

I'm a bit late posting this, but perhaps some of The Farm's visitors might enjoy attending this retreat for women clergy -- especially before the rigors of Lent set in!  The Transfiguration Spirituality Center at the Convent of the Transfiguration in Glendale, OH is sponsoring a retreat for women clergy "Rest and Rekindle" from February 13-16.  The content of the relevant flyer for this retreat is listed below.  Their web address is: http://www.tscretreats.org/.

REST AND REKINDLE

For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6

Retreat For Women Clergy

February 13-16, 2012

This will be a time for women clergy to rest, relax and renew. Retreatants will have a variety of optional activities from which to choose including...

Healing prayer, Spiritual Direction

Massage, Reflexology

Fun art projects (no artistic ability needed)

 Celebration of the Eucharist, Confession

Spaces for silence including a silent dining room

You may register for all three nights ($200) or just one or two ($75 per night). Fee includes all meals. $25 deposit refunded in case of clerical emergency.

Contact: Faith Lang or Toni Thomas-Ferenctretreats@gmail.com