Our Lady of Calvary Retreat

Lectio Divina on Zoom
2025-05-20 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, 31 Colton Street, Farmington, CT, 06032, United States
I have called you by your name….Turn to me and be safe…
Isaiah 45:4,22
It’s time. As never before.
It’s time to answer that “still, small voice within” that makes you long for One who knows you intimately, lovingly, knit you together in your mother’s womb, and knew your soul…when you were being fashioned in secret. (Psalm 139)
Join us for an hour of Lectio Divina, an ancient practice of reading, listening, and looking with the eyes and ears of the heart.
During this hour, you will:

Learn one of the most widespread, simple, and accessible practices of Contemplative Prayer;
Deepen your relationship with the One who Is, becoming aware of your union with this Loving Presence and your partnership with all that is;
Journey with others whose spiritual journeys nurture, support, and enrich your own.

What others have said about this Lectio Divina group:
“For several years I have been a member of Celeste’s original Lectio Divina Group. The incredible depth of spirituality and insight into scripture and prayer have opened a whole new religious experience for me. I hope and pray that many more people will listen to God’s voice within their hearts and open themselves to a deeply spiritual journey into Lectio Divina with Celeste’s masterful guidance.”
Nancy
“There really are no words that can describe what this group means to me. Blessed beyond measure.
I have been a part of this Lectio Divina group for several years and it has enriched my life! It is a gift to journey with Celeste and others, in this enriching form of prayer. Particularly now, with the isolation of the pandemic, it has been a wonderful way to connect with others on the spiritual path. We welcome you to join us!”
Donna
About the facilitator: Celeste Calabotta
Celeste Calabotta has a passionate love for and commitment to Contemplative Prayer and the contemplative life as lived in full participation in the world. A spiritual director and 12-year Lay Carmelite, Celeste taught Confirmation for 22 years, has been in retreat ministry at Our Lady of Calvary for ten years, and began seriously studying contemplative prayer and facilitating groups of Lectio Divina for over 15 years. In addition to presenting numerous programs on contemplative prayer, she has coordinated Lectio Divina prayer groups through Our Lady of Calvary in Farmington, CT, the Spiritual Life Center, West Hartford, CT, and St. Thomas The Apostle Church in West Hartford, CT.
When you register, you will receive an email from Jotform. The first will confirm your registration and have your Zoom invitation attached. This invitation is good for the whole series, so please save it in a safe place on your device. Sister Mary Ann will be out of the country and will be unable to email the link in May, so please save it!
This is a freewill offering program. Please use the form below to register.
