First Degree Reiki

August 9, 2008

8:30 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Reiki, God’s Wisdom, is an ancient healing art used to foster feelings of well-being and relaxation in oneself and others. Learn the history of Reiki and experience the nature of this prayer-filled form of healing energy. Participants will practice Reiki techniques.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, has practiced the art of using energy for healing since 1995. She is a trained Reiki master/teacher and utilizes a variety of methods, including quantum healing, with individuals.

Cost: $140

Includes all applicable taxes.

August 30, 2008

Healthier Life Choices Series

Topic: Wellness and Well-Being

Come and enjoy a morning of learning and practicing a variety of methods and tools that promote wellness of body, mind, and spirit. Discover easy ways to healthy eating, creative exercise, and productive leisure.

Sister Mary Lee Hillenbrand, OSB, has ministered in radiology technology, occupational therapy, and caregiving to the elderly. She is experienced in organic gardening and raising herbs and is a promoter of eco-friendly living. She is also a certified Reiki master. Sister Kate Willegal, OSB, RN, has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville. She is currently wellness coordinator and director of the Sisters of St. Benedict Health Services and post-surgical staff nurse at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana.

Come once or come often!
Bring a friend or two!

Breakfast is served at 9 a.m.

Program begins at 9:30 and concludes with lunch at 12:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early, if you like, and join the sisters for Morning Prayer and Mass at 8 a.m.

Stay later, if you want, to enjoy the monastery grounds and a visit to the gift shop.

Cost: $35 (Includes program, continental breakfast, and lunch.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

September 27, 2008

Healthier Life Choices Series

Topic: Praying with Movement and Dance

At times, people are drawn to stillness and silence at prayer; at other times, they may feel called to an active response in expressing their emotions. This program will explore ways to express emotion in prayer through movement, music, and gesture. Using movement at private prayer will be the main emphasis, and aspects of liturgical dance as a preparation for prayer will be explored.

Theresa Tremmel has extensive background and experience in ballet. She majored in ballet at United States International University in La Jolla, California, and danced with the San Diego Ballet Company. She also worked with and studied ritual liturgy in prayer. She currently works as a parish liturgist and music director in Indianapolis.

Come once or come often!
Bring a friend or two!

Breakfast is served at 9 a.m.

Program begins at 9:30 and concludes with lunch at 12:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early, if you like, and join the sisters for Morning Prayer and Mass at 8 a.m.

Stay later, if you want, to enjoy the monastery grounds and a visit to the gift shop.

Cost: $35 (Includes program, continental breakfast, and lunch.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

October 11, 2008

Healthier Life Choices Series

Topic: Reconnecting the Mind and Heart

Many of us know intuitively that true wisdom originates from the heart. Science helps us understand the powerful relationship between our hearts and minds. Explore this topic and learn simple tools to connect the mind and heart so you can improve mental clarity and capacity, strengthen communication skills and relationships, improve your health and overall sense of well-being, and enjoy the spiritual benefits of mind and heart working in harmony. Music, humor, and HeartMath® computer software will add a “fun” factor to this program.

Mary Beth Davis, owner of Holistic Health Resources, LLC, in Evansville, works as a holistic health and wellness specialist and consultant. A nurse for over 30 years, she has educated communities and health care providers in the benefits of combining conventional medicine and complementary methods of healing. She is a licensed one-on-one HeartMath® provider.

Come once or come often!
Bring a friend or two!

Breakfast is served at 9 a.m.

Program begins at 9:30 and concludes with lunch at 12:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early, if you like, and join the sisters for Morning Prayer and Mass at 8 a.m.

Stay later, if you want, to enjoy the monastery grounds and a visit to the gift shop.

Cost: $35 (Includes program, continental breakfast, and lunch.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

November 8, 2008

Healthier Life Choices Series

Topic: Introduction to Celtic Spirituality: Reflections and Rituals

This will be a morning for greeting, honoring, and blessing all of creation — rituals based on ancient Celtic spirituality. Celtic spirituality is often grounded in prayer from the environment of creation. Recently, many people have begun a spiritual journey of discovering their heritage in Celtic spirituality. We will explore some of the areas of that spirituality that have been revived in the last several years.

Theresa O’Bryan is a spiritual director and often presents retreats and reflection days. She has served as liturgy director for parishes in the Indianapolis and Evansville dioceses. She has a bachelor’s degree in pastoral theology.

Come once or come often!
Bring a friend or two!

Breakfast is served at 9 a.m.

Program begins at 9:30 and concludes with lunch at 12:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early, if you like, and join the sisters for Morning Prayer and Mass at 8 a.m.

Stay later, if you want, to enjoy the monastery grounds and a visit to the gift shop.

Cost: $35 (Includes program, continental breakfast, and lunch.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

November 8, 2008

Second Degree Reiki training enhances a practitioner’s ability to share this energy’s divine healing grace. Discover ways to integrate this energy into your life and prayer times. Learn to focus your intent for Reiki to stimulate healing on mental and emotional levels and to allow Reiki to extend to situations and people not physically present.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, has practiced the art of using energy for healing since 1995. She is a trained Reiki master/teacher and utilizes a variety of methods, including quantum healing, with individuals.

Cost: $193

Includes all applicable taxes.

January 24, 2009

Healthier Life Choices Series

Topic: The Art of Healing in the Judeo-Christian Tradition

Healing through the laying on of hands is a practice associated with many religious traditions, including the Judeo-Christian. Explore how various methods of healing through touch connect to Biblical passages and how the use of these methods can enhance one’s spirituality and religious tradition.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, has practiced the art of using energy for healing since 1995. She is a trained Reiki master/teacher and utilizes a variety of methods, including quantum healing, with individuals.

Come once or come often!
Bring a friend or two!

Breakfast is served at 9 a.m.

Program begins at 9:30 and concludes with lunch at 12:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early, if you like, and join the sisters for Morning Prayer and Mass at 8 a.m.

Stay later, if you want, to enjoy the monastery grounds and a visit to the gift shop.

Cost: $35 (Includes program, continental breakfast, and lunch.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

February 16, 2009

8:30 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Reiki, God’s Wisdom, is an ancient healing art used to foster feelings of well-being and relaxation in oneself and others. Learn the history of Reiki and experience the nature of this prayer-filled form of healing energy. Participants will practice Reiki techniques.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, has practiced the art of using energy for healing since 1995. She is a trained Reiki master/teacher and utilizes a variety of methods, including quantum healing, with individuals.

Cost: $140

Includes all applicable taxes.

February 28, 2009

Healthier Life Choices Series

Topic: Body Awareness and Relaxation

Stress is an epidemic in our western world. How do you deal with stress 24/7 so that it does not negatively impact your health, home, work relationships, and spiritual life? Explore a variety of tools to foster relaxation and rejuvenation of your whole being: breath, voice, guided imagery, body scanning, gentle movement, and Qi Gong exercises.

Mary Beth Davis, owner of Holistic Health Resources, LLC, in Evansville, works as a holistic health and wellness specialist and consultant. A nurse for over 30 years, she has educated communities and health care providers in the benefits of combining conventional medicine and complementary methods of healing. She is a licensed one-on-one HeartMath® provider.

Come once or come often!
Bring a friend or two!

Breakfast is served at 9 a.m.

Program begins at 9:30 and concludes with lunch at 12:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early, if you like, and join the sisters for Morning Prayer and Mass at 8 a.m.

Stay later, if you want, to enjoy the monastery grounds and a visit to the gift shop.

Cost: $35 (Includes program, continental breakfast, and lunch.)

Includes all applicable taxes.

April 4, 2009

Second Degree Reiki training enhances a practitioner’s ability to share this energy’s divine healing grace. Discover ways to integrate this energy into your life and prayer times. Learn to focus your intent for Reiki to stimulate healing on mental and emotional levels and to allow Reiki to extend to situations and people not physically present.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, has practiced the art of using energy for healing since 1995. She is a trained Reiki master/teacher and utilizes a variety of methods, including quantum healing, with individuals.

Cost: $193

Includes all applicable taxes.