May 25 – 26

Please come and join us as we celebrate the life of Father Bede Griffiths and the 20th anniversary of his entry into eternal life.  Father Cyprian Consiglio, OSB, a Camaldolese Benedictine monk, will lead us in prayer and ritual this special weekend.  Fr. Cyprian will  explore the thought and legacy of Fr. Bede while sharing prayer, song, yoga, meditation and conversation.

Fr. Cyprian will be joined by his long time collaborator, Dr. John Pennington; percussionist.  Together they will share an experience of India and Shantivanam through music and song.

 Foundress of Osage Forest Of Peace, Sr. Pascaline Coff will also be attending and guiding us with her experience of Fr. Bede.

Schedule

Saturday May 25th

8:00 am               Eucharist in Chapel w/ Fr. Cyprian

Breakfast will follow

9:30 am                Gather in Chapel:

Fr. Cyprian will lead chanting, yoga, meditation

11:00 am              Reading from Fr. Bede “On How I Pray” By Sr. Pascaline

Fire Blessing:  Bhajans

12:00 pm            Lunch in the Main House

3:00 pm              1st Conference:  Fr. Cyprian

“Exploring the Life and Thought of Bede Griffiths”

5:30 pm              Light Supper in the Main House

7:00 pm              2nd Conference:  Fr. Cyprian

“Guru and Purusha”

Evening Closure:   Music and Songs of India and Shantivanam

Sunday May 26

9:00 am             3rd Conference:  Fr. Cyprian:

“The New Vision of Reality: Spirit, Soul & Body”

10:30 am           Eucharist in Chapel:  Fr. Cyprian celebrating

12:00 noon       Lunch in the Main House

3:00 pm            Concert:  Percussionist Dr. John Pennington and Fr. Cyprian

5:00 pm            Finger Food in the Main House

7:00 pm            4th Conference:  Fr. Cyprian:

“Fr. Bede and Sannyasa”

Evening  Closure:  Music and Songs of India and Shantivanam

Cost:  Full conference fee,  $50 (or $25 per day)

Meals,  $25 / day

Call 918-245-2734 or email us at osageforest@gmail.com to register.

We regret that all cabins are filled at this time.

Each month Barbara Schneeberg is inspired by Christian scripture to offer thoughts and prayers with those who wish to spend a morning in the forest contemplating our connection to the Divine.

Suggested Donation: $15

Note: Please feel free to join the community for noontime prayer and then continue “re-treating” in the forest as you wish. Lunch is available for an additional $15.

918-245-2734 is the number to call and register, or email at  osageforest@gmail.com

Facilitator Barbara Schneeberg is a contemplative at heart, a Benedictine Oblate, a graduate of Chrism Institute, Phillips Theological Seminary and Sojourners Group Spiritual Formation.

You are invited to attend a day retreat with the Tulsa Zen Sangha. This time of silence will consist of a day of Zazen (silent meditation) and chanting.

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Note: Early sitting will start at 6:30 with a light breakfast at 8:00. Regular sitting starts at 9:00. Please arrive by 8:30 to register.
Suggested donation: $20

Lunch will be provided by the Forest.

Please call Paula Day at 918-798-1297 or email pday@cbtulsa.com to register.

This retreat will include reflections, time for prayer, process and faith sharing.  You will reflect with new eyes and perspectives on the stepping stones of your life.  How have the key event, people and challenges of your life impacted and taught you?  At  which point have there been shifts in how you see yourself; what you prioritize?  How have you named and identified yourself at different moments or in different chapters of your life?

As you pan for the gold within your life journey, what are your true ‘nuggets’?

This is the first of a Four Part Series in Letting Your Soul Speak.  You may register for one or all of the retreats.

Reclaiming the Riches of Your Life

June 20, 7 pm – 8:30pm,  June 21, 9 am – 5 pm, June 22, 9 am – 12 noon.

Conference Cost: $150,

Cabin Rental:  $80 (includes all meals),  Commuter:  $40 (includes lunches)

Future Retreats,  dates TBA

• Claiming what is Lifegiving right here and now
• Reclaiming your lost Selves
• Opening the Cusp of Newness

For more information or to register call 918-245-2734 or email us at osageforest@gmail.com

Dr. Marianne LaBarre is Professor Emeritus at Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry.  She was the founder of the Masters in Transforming Spirituality Program and the Pastoral Leadership Program.

We will look at transforming conditioned attitudes into opportunities for spiritual development.  Aging helps us to realize that we are more than our body.  It helps us to realize who we really are. We will explore how the paradoxes of aging become our pathways to a vital spirituality.  A different topic on aging will be covered at each session.

There will be time for reflection, sharing and discussion.  Each session is independent of the other sessions (so you can attend all, a few or just one session).

When: Every other Wednesday beginning Feb 6 from 9:30 -11:30 am.  Continuing through July 24.

Where:  Bede’s conference Room

Cost:  $15 donation would be appreciated.  Add $5 for lunch.

Call 918-245-2734 to reserve a space or email us at osageforest@gmail.com

Presenter:  Sr. Maryann Greenwald, SSND is a trained chaplain, spiritual and retreat director with experience in Independent, Assisted Living, Skilled Care, and Hospital facilities.  Her experience also includes establishing and working with a Commission for the Elderly.

Upcoming Dates and Topics:

May 29:  Give of Yourself to Others

It is our attitudes, values, and beliefs about our role and function on this earth that is at the core of our willingness to give of ourselves.  What do you consider the fundamental purpose for which you exist?  Come and explore ways of fulfilling your purpose in life as you age.

June 12:  Celebrate Your Faith

Osage Forest of Peace now provides an opportunity for people to come and live in harmony with the resident community for a month-long immersion experience. More and more people want to live in a contemplative manner in the world. Yet, they may need assistance in learning how to live this way. Here at Osage, we can provide you with that opportunity.

We host one-month residencies that consist of the following:

- Immersion into the resident community’s daily prayer and meditation schedule
- Daily work practice
- Regular spiritual direction (if desired)
- Opportunities to participate in contemplative retreats from the Christian or Buddhist tradition
- Opportunity to experience the beauty of the Forest and to hike our trails

Suggested donation: $750 a month (Partial work exchange possible)

Email us at osageforest@gmail.com  for an application form.

•     - by drinking from the wellsprings of the great spiritual traditions;
      - through contemplative silence, a simple life-style and communal living;
      - by offering hospitality to all who seek to deepen their spiritual practice.

Osage Forest of Peace does this by creating an environment for contemplative retreats, daily prayer and meditation. We also offer programs focusing on personal, socio-ecological and global healing-all within a context of ecumenical spirituality, East-West dialogue and interfaith encounters.

Feel free to browse our site to see how the Forest can support you on your path. Information about our upcoming events and announcements is available here.