Events and Announcements
May 18: Day Retreat with Tulsa Zen Sangha
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, May 18, 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
BYOL (Bring your own lunch). A microwave will be provided, so please bring microwavable containers.
Please call Paula Day at 918-798-1297 or email pday@cbtulsa.com to register.
May 25: Bede Griffith Mahasamadhi
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.
“Spirituality of Aging” Series
Enjoying the fullness of life in our senior years
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 1, Forgive Others and Self
We have all somewhere in our lifetime experienced the pain of being hurt by someone and the need to forgive and be forgiven. Come and join us as we discuss the many facets of this very important topic and how forgiveness impacts our life as we journey toward wholeness on our spiritual journey.
May 15, Let go of Anger and Inner Turmoil
June 20, 21,22: Letting Your Soul Speak
A Workshop / Retreat with Marianne LaBarre
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.
