53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
10:30 - 11:30
About this Retreat
JoAnn Bourquard is a seasoned spiritual director who believes that spiritual companioning is a means of healing the soul and, ultimately, the world. She holds the belief that “an unreflected life is not worth living” and that sharing our life story with one who is trained to listen deeply is a path toward personal growth and connection with the Divine.
JoAnn is a retreat director and workshop facilitator. She has a particular interest in journaling and using literature as a means of awakening the soul. With a Master’s Degree in Spirituality and a certificate in Women’s Leadership, JoAnn is a Supervisor to those in formation to become spiritual directors and trains other supervisors. She especially connects with nature as a way into deeper contemplation and joy. She is also experienced in teaching the Enneagram.
JoAnn presents a range of programs throughout the Northeast and is involved in the spiritual discernment process with individuals and groups in transition. She accompanies people of all faiths, including those seeking but not identifying with a particular tradition. She has accompanied men and women with serious illnesses, those who are dying, and people dealing with grief and loss of all types.
Details of this retreat
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey of spiritual reflection and poetic discovery during this season of Lent, where words become windows to the soul's deepest longings. Join us as we explore the sacred landscape of poetry, creating a contemplative space where imagination, prayer, and community intersect, inviting you to experience your spiritual journey in a profoundly meaningful way.
This time is one of longing for insights, a reflective period to quiet our hearts. How do we make this a special time, while managing our daily obligations? Poetry serves as an avenue to plumb the depths of our souls in very few words. Poetry creates space for the imagination, providing hope in the unseen and inexplicable. Poetry emerges from parts of us that ordinary language fails to grasp and leads us to unexpected places.
We will gather as a community and read one or two poems each week to contemplate, pray with, and discuss in order to embark on a spiritual pilgrimage and prayer practice at this holy time of year. No prior knowledge of poetry or ability to write poetry necessary.
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