Lenten Holy Cross Virtual Retreat

Friday, March 5, 2021, 6:00 PM

Spiritual Intimacy

Our regular retreat away at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York will be conducted this year online! Create a quiet and restful place in your home, or find a quiet place to visit for a few hours each day.

During this retreat, Br. Josép OHC will share insights on spiritual intimacy, including solitude, contemplation, companionship, and outreach, based on his experience as a Benedictine monk at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York. The retreat will consist of reflections, discussions, exercises and Q&A times.

There is no limit on registrations for this event, but we ask that you please register by Wednesday, March 3.

Registration costs $10 per person, and is required to receive the Zoom links for participation.

Anyone is welcome to join the free, live-streamed worship services on Facebook.

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Daily Schedule

Friday, March 5, 6:00-7:30 PM

Intimacy with God: From isolation to solitude; Silence; Prayer

8:00 p.m. Livestream of Compline at the monastery will be available via Facebook.

Saturday, March 6, 10:00-11:30 AM

Intimacy with Self: Self-care; Contemplation; Creativity; Beauty

Livestreams of Matins (7AM), Diurnum (12N), and Vespers (5PM) at the monastery will be available via Facebook.

Sunday, March 7, 2:00-3:30 PM

Intimacy with Others: Unattachment; Community; Contemplative Dialogue; Outreach, Sense of Humor

Livestream of Matins (7AM), Diurnum (12N), and Vespers (5PM) at the monastery will be available via Facebook.

Br. Josép is a monk in the Order of the Holy Cross, an international Anglican (Episcopal) Benedictine monastic order. He lives at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, NY where he serves as the Director of Vocations for North America, Director of Associates, Director of Monastic Interns, and Choirmaster. A singer and musician, his ministries include leading retreats, preaching, teaching voice lessons, and performing as a vocal soloist. He also enjoys composing chants and liturgical music, reading, journaling, hiking and biking.