People of Pilgrimage: The Liberated Heart-Becoming Who We Truly Are Oblate School of Theology The Sixth Annual Contemplative Retreat with Lecture Series Sixth Annual Contemplative Retreat The Liberated Heart This retreat is based on Joyce Rupp’s book: Open the Door: A Journey to the True Self. Thomas Merton writes that when we find our true self we find God and when we find God we find our true self. This “finding” is a life-long process of gradual transformation which leads to greater compassion and a stronger connection with the world beyond self. We are each called to be in this process of personal growth, to discover and claim more of our inner goodness. Becoming our true self involves numerous challenges. We can get caught in busyness and non-awareness and become lost in the ego’s longing to have complete control. When we seek to be spiritually liberated we often meet up with our weaknesses and unexpected difficulties on the road. In befriending these barriers and bumps our heart becomes ever more liberated and authentic. During this retreat, Joyce Rupp will invite participants to enter the inner terrain of their lives. She will provide both theory and practical suggestions from a variety of spiritual traditions in order to explore the process of becoming a more liberated and whole human being. Featuring Sr. Joyce Rupp, OSM Two Tracks Choose either: A) A four day contemplative retreat with Sr. Joyce Rupp, including time for silence or B) A three-evening lecture series with Sr. Joyce Rupp. Non Profit Org US Postage The retreat includes prayer, reflection time, teachings from Sr. Joyce Rupp, plus three evening lectures by Sr. Joyce, quiet time, and opportunities for spiritual direction with one of the retreat conveners: Suzanne Broussard, Rosalyn F. Collier, or Sylvia Maddox. PAID San Antonio, TX Permit No.1001 The lecture series consists of three evening lectures by Sr. Joyce Rupp, followed by booksigning opportunities. The lectures will take place in the Whitley Theological Center on campus 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Mar. 2, 3 and 4, 2015. People of Pilgrimage: The Liberated Heart Becoming Who We Truly Are Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, “spiritual midwife,” international retreat leader and conference speaker. She is a member of the Servants of Mary community, author of numerous best selling books, and the co-director of The Institute of Compassionate Presence. She has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Joyce has a B.A. in English, a Master’s degree in Religious Education, and a M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology. Joyce Rupp resides in Des Moines, Iowa, and can be visited online at www.joycerupp.com. An Ecumenical Gathering of Pilgrims on Oblate Hill 4:30 PM Sunday, Mar. 1, 2015 to Noon, Thursday, Mar. 5, 2015 Registration Form Local Partners  Oblate Hill provides a welcome retreat setting and tranquil grounds for quiet walks and contemplation.  Healthy, delicious meals are prepared by our award-winning culinary professionals.  Private and semi-private accommoda- tions are available at Oblate Renewal Center.  Commuters are welcome.  Spiritual direction is available. Bracken United Methodist Church Called Back to the Well at OST Ecumenical Center for Education, Counseling and Health Pax Christi in San Antonio peaceCENTER of San Antonio Spiritual Services, Haven for Hope St. Benedict’s Workshop St. Mark’s Episcopal Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church San Antonio Community of Congregations Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word The SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church Viva! Bookstore Registration (including meals): $350 Three evening lectures: $45 Mail registration to Continuing Education Oblate School of Theology 285 Oblate Drive San Antonio, TX 78216 www.ost.edu • (Brenda) 210-341-1366 X 212 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 Art: Sr. Marie Paul, O.S.B.; © Monastère des Bénédictines du Mont des Oliviers and Editions CHOISIR, Genève. The Printery House, Conception, Missouri, exclusive U.S. agent. Used with permission. Retreatants attending the entire retreat may receive a certificate of continuing education for 30 clock hours. Pilgrimage Retreat Itinerary Name ____________________________________ Sunday Mar. 1, 2015 2:30 pm Check in begins 4:30 pm Pilgrimage gathering 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. Joyce Rupp — a teaching 9:00 pm Night Prayer Address __________________________________ Monday Mar. 2 7:30 am Morning Prayer 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Sr. Joyce Rupp — a teaching 10:30 am book sale and signing Noon Lunch 1:00 pm quiet time 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. Joyce 1st lecture at Whitley Center 8:30 pm book sale & signing 9:00 pm Night Prayers _________________________________________ Tuesday, Mar. 3 7:30 am Morning Prayer 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Morning Eucharist; quiet time Noon Lunch 1:00 pm Quiet time 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. Joyce 2nd lecture at Whitley Center 8:30 pm book sale & signing 9:00 pm Night Prayers Wednesday, Mar.4 7:30 am Morning Prayer 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Quiet time Noon Lunch 1:00 pm Quiet Time 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. Joyce 3rd lecture at Whitley Center 8:30 pm book sale & signing 9:00 pm Night Prayers Thursday, Mar. 5 7:30 am Morning Prayer 8:00 am Breakfast 9:30 am Sr. Joyce — a teaching 11:00 am Closing Ritual Noon Lunch and departure City ______________________ State ________ Zip ____________ Phone ___________________ e-mail ___________________________________ Special needs: ___________________________ Lodging ____ Single Occupancy $ 60 per night ____ Double Occupancy $ 38 per night (pp) ____ Commuter Name of roommate: __________________________________ Dates of lodging: __ Mar. 1 __ Mar. 2 __ Mar. 3 __ Mar.4 ______ Retreat Registration Fee ($ 350) ______ Lodging ______ lecture series only ($45) $ ___________ Total Method of payment: Make check payable to Oblate School of Theology □ Check # _______ □ MasterCard □ Visa □ Discover Name (print) on credit card: _________________________________________ Credit card number _______________ __________________________ Expiration date ___________ 3 digit code ______ Total amount charged: __________________ Signature: ________________________________