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EVENTS CALENDAR
Looking for a retreat?
We offer retreats, workshops and events led by acclaimed teachers. Many retreats have the option for overnight stays in comfortable individual bedrooms. View the Calendar |
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| SPIRITUAL DIRECTION PROGRAMS |
| The 2018-2019 sessions of our pioneering spiritual direction formation programs and our newly reformatted Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are now open for application. Click the links, below, for program descriptions, dates and pricing, FAQs and resources. |
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ART AND PRACTICE FLOW
An Internship for the
Formation
of Spiritual Directors
Application period is now closed. To go on the waitlist, email us.
The next session of the program runs Aug 2018-Nov 2019.
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SACRED JOURNEY
Foundational Year
in Contemplative
Christian
Spirituality
The next session of our Sacred Journey program runs September 2018-May 2019. If you have a desire to experience and explore contemplative processes, and a longing for a deeper relationship with God, this is the program for you!
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SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
of St. Ignatius 19th Annotation
Experience the Ignatian retreat in a new format designed for our busy lives. Intentional community, spiritual direction, days of peace at Mercy Center. Begins September 25.
Space is limited, so apply early. Application period will close when 6 spaces are filled.
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| TAIZÉ YOUTH RETREAT |
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INEXHAUSTIBLE JOY
A Weekend of Prayer and Reflection
with the Brothers of Taizé for
young people 16-35. An opportunity to join in a community of faith.
Evening Prayer with the Brothers of Taizé will be open to the public from 8:00 - 9:00 pm on May 18 and May 19 in Mercy Chapel.
Fri-Sat, May 18-19, 2018
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TAIZE PRAYER IN SAN JOSE
Casa de Clara, the Catholic Worker House in San Jose, will host an Evening Prayer in the Style of Taizé with two Brothers of Ecumenical Community.
Tuesday, May 22, 7:30 pm.
318 N. 6th Street, San Jose.
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Living Comfort, Living Joy
NOW OPEN. A new 21-day spiritual journey
led by Colette Lafia includes prayer, spiritual journaling and guided contemplative practice.
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Centering Prayer Intensive
with Catherine Regan and Joy Andrews Hayter.
A retreat for those who have some experience of Centering Prayer.
May 20-26, 2018
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Ignatian Retreat
Sr. Bernie Hart, Marilyn Granucci, Fr. Joseph McHugh. This silent Ignatian retreat includes opportunities for individual spiritual direction.
June 10-16, 2018
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Exploring Sacred Paths
Join us for three distinctive art exhibits by noted Bay Area artist Sally K. Green. Each is a unique self-guided spiritual retreat with its own theme.
UPDATE: Exhibit extended through May 31.
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| EAST-WEST SPIRITUAL TALKS - FR. GREG MAYERS |
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New! Videos of Fr. Greg Mayers
In this new series of short videos, Fr. Greg Mayers focuses attention on essential questions of consciousness, viewed from a perspective of Christian spirituality and Zen practice. |
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Audio of Fr. Greg Mayers
Fr. Greg Mayers, resident teacher of the East-West meditation program, explores topics on Christian spirituality and Zen practice, and offers practical teachings applicable to people of all faiths. |
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| HANDO AUDIO LIBRARY - FR. THOMAS HAND |
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The Hando Audio Library
Fr. Thomas Hand, S.J. ("Hando"), founder of the East-West Meditation program at Mercy Center, led retreats that exploried the intersection of Eastern meditation and Western spirituality. We are now offering a selection of talks from 1991-2004. |
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The Zen Christian Path
Two videos of Fr. Thomas Hand filmed at Mercy Center.
Walking the Zen Christian Path: A personal account of the path.
Ever Ancient, Ever New: Video from 2005 East-West conference. |
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| CENTER RESOURCES |
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We can connect you to an experienced spiritual director |
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Mercy Center audio talks, teacher videos, and articles |
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Sacred Paths exhibits/spiritual retreats through April 30 |
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First Fridays, 8 pm in Mercy Chapel - all are welcome |
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Reserve Mercy Chapel for memorials & life celebrations |
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Mercy Center provides a place where women and men can become more attentive to the presence of the Divine in their lives and in the world, and then respond more fully in care of the Earth and service to others – especially the poor and the vulnerable. Program fees don't cover our costs. Add your support through our secure donation website. |
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