Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, Niskayuna, NY 518-393-4169  
Email: dslcny@nycap.rr.com

God Speaks to Us Through Dreams                                                                                         

July 23-25, 2010

 “Your old ones shall dream, dreams and your young ones shall see visions.” (Joel 2:28)

We receive guidance daily through sleep dreams and daydreams. That guidance may show us pathways to healing relationships, to creativity in work and to deepening our friendship with sacred creation and the Divine.  But we need to pay attention or else we miss a lot.  Too often dreams are treated like junk mail or spam!  This retreat will offer ways to explore and honor dreams and to bring dream wisdom into daily life. 

Contact: Pyramid Life Center, Paradox, NY
(518) 426-4284 before June 24^th.
(518) 585-7545 after June 24th
email:  monicaplc@aol.com  
www.pyramidlife.org
 

Meeting the Departed in Dreams

September 18, 2010
 

Dreams of the departed can bring healing gifts. They may be startling or wonderfully comforting. Conflicts can be resolved, guidance can be exchanged, relationships can be healed and grief can be navigated in the meeting place of the dream worlds. Robert Moss tells us: “Here’s an open secret: we don’t need a go-between to talk to the departed. We can have direct communication with out departed, in timely and helpful ways, if we are willing to pay attention to our dreams.”  Saint Therese of Lisieux knew these truths well. It was a dream of a community ancestor, the founder of Carmel in France, that brought her comfort and hope. That founder died long before Therese was born, nevertheless, she brought guidance to Therese. Patricia Garfield says: “As we dreamers accompany our lost loved ones on the rite of passage through life’s great mystery, dream are our guiding star.”

Coffee House

Sunday, October 3, 2010

7 to 9 PM

$16.00*

Running the River

…is a four piece band whose unique blend of classic Country, Rock, Folk, Irish, Blues, and Fiddles tunes provides entertainment for everyone.

In addition to their original songs, Running the River, performs a wide range of music from artists such as Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead, Beatles, Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, the Clancy Brothers, Muddy waters, and the Rolling Stones. Running the River has released a new CD “In the Tradition”.

Neil Yetwin – Guitar and Vocals

Barry Weinstein – Fiddle and Vocals

Dennis Davis – Guitar, Mandolin and Vocals

Fred Woodard – Bass, Guitar and Vocals

Join us for an evening of fun!

*Proceeds benefit Dominican Pastoral Counseling Center

Questions: Call Sister Carol Davis, OP 518-393-5517

Jesus and the Free Woman

“If we think about the life of Jesus and ponder it, we see ourselves as reflected in his life, which shines before us like the very brightness of mirrors.” 

~ St. Catherine de’ Ricci

Using stories from the Gospels, we will reflect on the life of Jesus and look more deeply at our own lives. We will explore themes of healing, forgiveness, freeing one’s voice and how we are being invited to grow and deepen in the process of becoming our true selves.

This retreat includes lectures and meditations with questions for reflection followed by time for prayer and journaling. We will gather for small group sharing within this supportive community of other seekers.

Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, Niskayuna, NY 518-393-4169  
Email: dslcny@nycap.rr.com
 

December 10-12, 2010

 A January 2000 study reports that one in four U.S. children (19 million children) is exposed to familial alcohol abuse or addiction. Families with an alcoholic parent or caregiver live in situations that are disorganized and unstable. If you grew up in an addictive family you are a resilient person!  You developed skills for navigating the challenges. You may have scars. The methods used to survive childhood do not always work well in adulthood. They need to be adapted and sometimes let go.

With gentleness, humor, love and respect, this retreat offers time to explore and support progress (not perfection!) on the roads of recovery.  We will explore the long-term effects of growing up in an addictive family where risks of violence, abuse and neglect run high. In a supportive community we will expand resources for healing and growth through conferences, small groups and reflection. There will be time for rest and sharing in the presence of our Higher Power, our true, loving, creator and parent.