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Habits of the Heart

The Habits of the Heart seminar is an interactive and experiential spiritual formation retreat to provide instruction and experiences in classic spiritual habits/disciplines so that participants grow in their practice of the presence of God. The most common form is as an all-church weekend retreat beginning Friday evening, continuing all day Saturday, and concluding on Sunday morning.

Topics covered include:

• Praying the Word (Lectio Divina)
• God-Centered Silence (Centering Prayer)
• Our Spiritual Heritage (Liturgical Prayer)
• Less Can Be More (Feasting by Fasting)
• Empowered by a Personal Vision (A Rule of Life)
• Encouraged by a “Soul Friend” (Spiritual Direction)
• Written Reflection on Our Life and Faith (Journaling)

Seminars are taught by trained presenters. To inquire about our Schools contact Carla Erickson for more information.

- Sample Habits of the Heart Session (PDF)