Thomas Hakala, O.Carm. Marian Baumler, SSMN, and guest directors. The Eucharist is regularly celebrated throughout the retreat. Interviews are available daily for consultation, instruction, individual reconciliation and guidance. There is no interaction among retreatants in order to foster deepening stillness and awareness.
Meals are vegetarian and taken in silence.
The retreat leaders view vipassana meditation as an excellent method for being receptive to the purification and self-knowledge that St. John of the Cross taught as necessary for spiritual growth. This retreat is sponsored by Resources for Ecumenical Spirituality and hosted by Mt. Carmel Spiritual Centre. Mary Jo Meadows, OCDS, and Susan Mickel. An additional charge for late registration will apply after May 4. The Psalms play an important role in the life of the church.