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UPCOMING EVENTS
POSSIBLE TOPICS / EVENT HISTORY
INTERVIEWS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Finding God in Ordinary Time
First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield
Saturday, March 9, 9:00 – noon
Where is God in all this? That’s a question many are moved to ask in confusing and stressful times, but it’s also an excellent question for every day. In this retreat morning, we will explore different ways to notice God’s presence in our daily lives, from the simple joys of nature to the inevitable seasons of heartbreak, and everything in between. Cost: $20; follow the link above for info and to register.
Sacred Rest / Faculty Staff Retreat
Mercy Career & Technical High School
Monday, April 1, 9 a.m. – noon
Conference for Mercy Higher Education
Campus Ministers Retreat, June 10-12
Finding God in Ordinary Time (Week-Long Preached Retreat)
SSJ Center for Spirituality, Ocean Grove NJ
Tuesday through Monday, August 20-26
A summer retreat in a beautiful setting holds the promise of a profound encounter with God—but what about the other fifty-one weeks? Literally, most of our days are spent in ordinary time. Once we are back in the routine of regular life, how do we hold on to that connection and continue to notice and savor God’s presence? On this retreat, we will pray with the wonders of the created world, surprising encounters with strangers, challenging and awe-inspiring experiences, poignant moments of life transition, and heartbreaking goodbyes. Discovering the sacred in the commonplace, we will return to our ordinary days with a renewed vision of how God may indeed be found in all things.
Cost: $650; follow the link above to register.
Possible Topics
I would be delighted to offer a retreat / talk / day of prayer / evening of reflection for your parish or group, whether in person or via Zoom. Check out the topics below, or sample my list of previous engagements.
- Take Nothing for the Journey? Packing for the Unknown
- Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
- Finding God in Ordinary (and Not-So-Ordinary) Time
- Empty My Hands: An Advent Retreat
- Live the Lent You Get
- Joseph: Carpenter, Dreamer, Foster Father, Saint
- Living and Loving as Servants of God (S. Thea Bowman FSPA & Fr. Bill Atkinson OSA)
- God’s Invitation to Rest (based on Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD)
Dramatic Interpretations of Women in Scripture
Scripture gives us the bare bones of stories, but through Ignatian prayer we can encounter God more deeply by immersing ourselves imaginatively in the text. I have written four monologues–the fruit of such prayer–from the perspective of various Gospel women whose lives were changed by an encounter with Jesus. Drawing on my theater background (God wastes nothing!) I have performed these monologues in retreat houses, church halls, living rooms and classrooms. In the process, participants gain insight into the working of God in their own lives.
The Women:
- Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
How does our desire to do things “well” keep us from seeing what God is really asking of us? (Available via Zoom as well as live!) - The Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:4-42)
What would it be like to see our complicated lives through the compassionate eyes of Jesus? - The Woman with a Hemorrhage (Mark 5:25-34)
When life has cast us down, how do we find the courage to reach out for healing–again? - The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11)
When we find ourselves far from our best selves, how does God invite us back?
A sample gathering might include:
- Unpacking the Scripture together
- Dramatic monologue
- Quiet time for personal reflection
- Sharing of participants’ insights
The time frame is adaptable–anywhere from a 50-minute class to a 90-minute mini-retreat or a morning/afternoon/evening segment of a full retreat.
Advent and Lent
I offer seasonal days of recollection in a format that suits your group: full day; half day (morning or afternoon), or evening.
Other Passions
Navigating the waters of grief, making sense of tragedy, practicing gratitude, gardening our way to spiritual growth, and–of course–Finding God in Ordinary Time . . . these are just some of the passions I’m delighted to share in talks that are engaging, insightful, and even a touch humorous. Anything that appeals to you from my blog is fair game!
INTERVIEWS
In the summer of 2020 I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Mary Fran Bontempo and Kristin Smedley, founders of Brilliantly Resilient, about my leap of faith into becoming a “freelance me.” They had me back again in 2022 as Finding God Abiding was coming out. Enjoy!
And in the spring of 2019 I had the good fortune of being a guest on two different shows on RVN TV. Each interview is just under half an hour. Enjoy!
- Maggie Riggins, In God We Trust
- Anne DeSantis, The Positive Side
Use the contact form below if you’d like more information or to arrange a talk or retreat at a mutually convenient time.
Christine Marie Eberle 
As the Spiritual Development Associate for the Baltimore-based Ignatian Volunteer Corps, it can sometimes be a challenge to find unique, fresh ways in which to inspire our volunteers, many of whom have been with IVC for years. What a blessing we all experienced last Thursday when Christine led our mid-year day of reflection! It was just the right blending of presentation, reflection questions and thoughts, personal prayer time, and group interaction. Her portrayal of Martha from Luke’s Gospel was captivating. In the tradition of Hebrew Midrash, Christine brought Martha to life for us, enabling us to relate to this Biblical figure in a very real way. I highly recommend Christine and her gifts to you!
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