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Art Journaling
What a lovely weekend spent meeting new people and sharing an intimate moment of creating art journals and discovering about myself along the way.
From False Self to True Self: A Journey of Freedom
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From False Self to True Self: A Journey of Freedom
4.8990 reviews
53 Mill St, Westfield, MA 01085, USA
May 21 - 23, 2027
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Fr. Bill Sheehan is a priest and a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and has a master's degree in Formative Spirituality from Duquesne University. Fr. Sheehan was present at the first Centering Prayer retreat offered by Fr. Thomas Keating, OCSO, at the Lama Foundation in 1993. Since that time, he has led many Centering Prayer workshops and retreats world-wide.
Details of this retreat
Who are we beneath the roles, expectations, and identities we accumulate throughout life? Drawing on the wisdom of Fr. Thomas Merton and Fr. Thomas Keating, this retreat explores the transformative framework of the True Self and the False Self, a profound lens for understanding the human condition and our spiritual journey.
Over time, we develop protective patterns, assumptions, and masks that shape our sense of self. These form what Keating calls the False Self system, an ego-driven identity that can obscure our deepest truth. As we gradually loosen our attachment to this illusory persona, our authentic identity in God emerges with greater clarity, freedom, and peace.
Together, we will explore Fr. Thomas Keating's writings and teachings, discovering how they illuminate the path from the False Self to the True Self. Through reflection and discussion, participants will gain a deeper understanding of this spiritual paradigm and the freedom that comes from recognizing and living from their True Self.
This silent weekend retreat will include periods of Centering Prayer, personal reflection, and the celebration of the Eucharist.
Thursday
3:00 pm Check-in begins
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Welcome and Introductions
Friday & Saturday
7:30 am Centering Prayer
8:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Morning Session
12:00pm Lunch
3:00 pm Afternoon Session
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Contemplative Eucharist (on Saturday the Sunday Liturgy will be celebrated)
Sunday
7:30 am Centering Prayer
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Check-out begins
9:30 am Morning Session
11:00pm Departure
Over time, we develop protective patterns, assumptions, and masks that shape our sense of self. These form what Keating calls the False Self system, an ego-driven identity that can obscure our deepest truth. As we gradually loosen our attachment to this illusory persona, our authentic identity in God emerges with greater clarity, freedom, and peace.
Together, we will explore Fr. Thomas Keating's writings and teachings, discovering how they illuminate the path from the False Self to the True Self. Through reflection and discussion, participants will gain a deeper understanding of this spiritual paradigm and the freedom that comes from recognizing and living from their True Self.
This silent weekend retreat will include periods of Centering Prayer, personal reflection, and the celebration of the Eucharist.
Thursday
3:00 pm Check-in begins
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Welcome and Introductions
Friday & Saturday
7:30 am Centering Prayer
8:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Morning Session
12:00pm Lunch
3:00 pm Afternoon Session
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Contemplative Eucharist (on Saturday the Sunday Liturgy will be celebrated)
Sunday
7:30 am Centering Prayer
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Check-out begins
9:30 am Morning Session
11:00pm Departure
Getting Here
Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill St, Westfield, MA 01085, USA
Accommodation
Program Price - Single Occupancy
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Taste of Italy
Truly an amazing evening with delicious food, creative ambiance, and delightful entertainment. Congratulations, Genesis, on launching this new experience of bringing people together for friendship and sheer delight. Looking forward to the next Table of Grace.
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Biospiritual Focusing retreat at Genesis
I recently attended a five day Biospiritual Focusing retreat at Genesis. The program was excellent. The coordinators experience and wisdom were extremely helpful. I also appreciated their caring and responsiveness to anything I needed.
The staff at the retreat house created a caring, welcoming environment in every way. The food was excellent, and much appreciated. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. It was a very positive experience, and am looking forward to my next retreat there.
The staff at the retreat house created a caring, welcoming environment in every way. The food was excellent, and much appreciated. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. It was a very positive experience, and am looking forward to my next retreat there.
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BioSpiritual Focusing Retreat 8/26
I received so many gifts of new knowledge and experiences from all 4 instructors and many participants. As always I enjoyed all of the outdoor spaces, especially the labyrinth. I truly appreciate the space that was freely available in the chapel, carriage house and friendship hall for myself and others to offer optional groups.
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Italy at Genesis
It was a wonderful evening. Not only was the food delicious, but the teamwork of the staff was admirable and the camaraderie of the guests made for an enjoyable evening. The ambiance was elegant!
