PROGRams
Programs 2023
SSJ Center for Spirituality programs provide opportunities to slow down, step away and reflect in order to honor one’s deepest longings and the interior journey.
Women Mystics Julian of Norwich
Program is full. Please email to be placed on a waiting list.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Presenter: Joannie Cassidy SSJ
Giving voice to the sacred journey and drawn ever more fully into union with the Holy One, women mystics invite us to trust our experiences of God, and to unite contemplation with daily action. We will listen, reflect and pray with the writings of Julian of Norwich.
Time for input, quiet reflection and sharing will be part of the day.
On-site and virtual participation.
Ways to Register and Participate:
• In-person for the day: Donation $20.00 (Includes lunch)
• Overnight Friday and attending the Retreat Saturday: Donation $85.00
• Virtual: $15
To register for the Women Mystics Julian of Norwich Retreat please email S. Joannie Cassidy at jcassidy@ssjphila.org or call (732) 898-9981.
Restore Your Soul
Saturday, November 4, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A team of facilitators will lead a variety of prayer and reflection experiences. Sessions will include: Poetry and Prayer, Photography: A Contemplative Practice, Art: An Expression of the Sacred.
Ways to Register and Participate:
• In-person for the day: Donation $20.00 (Includes lunch)
• Overnight Friday and attending the Retreat Saturday: Donation $85.00
To register for the Restore Your Soul Retreat please email S. Joannie Cassidy at jcassidy@ssjphila.org or call (732) 898-9981.
Discovering SoulCollage®
Thursday, November 16, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This reflective process will introduce you to the engaging and contemplative practice of SoulCollage®. By using simple supplies
to create collaged cards, you will access imagery to open an inner dialogue with yourself, others, and God. You will learn how SoulCollage® can be a visual prayer practice helping to listen and reflect deeply on how God is present and active in your life. SoulCollage® is a fun way to tap into your creativity, intuition, and imagination while encouraging self-awareness and spiritual growth.
No prior art experience necessary to create SoulCollage® cards.
Anyone can enjoy this powerful practice.
A SoulCollage® kit containing 5×8 cards, cellophane sleeves, and curated images will be mailed to you prior to the session. All you will need is a scissor, glue stick, and journal.
Ways to Register:
• Virtual Offering Donation: $25.00
• Materials will be mailed to each participant.
To register for the Discovering SoulCollage® please email your mailing address and phone number to S. Joannie Cassidy at jcassidy@ssjphila.org or call (732) 898-9981.