The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.
All have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have
dreamed would have come his way.
Goethe

Winter’s invitation is to move downward and inward, to join the plants and hibernators in darkness, waiting, and unknowing. This weekend retreat is an opportunity to follow this seasonal rhythm by entering deeply into sacred silence through the practice of Centering Prayer. While this will be our primary emphasis during the weekend, we will also experience periods of