walking with our deceased loved ones

The Picture on Google

By Melannie Svoboda SND | August 7, 2017 |

As many of you know, my sister Mary Ann passed away in early December. She was my only sister and my best friend. She was diagnosed with cancer the day…

Traveling in Good Company

By Melannie Svoboda SND | January 30, 2017 |

When we cleaned out my sister’s apartment, we divided up her belongings. One item my sister had was a statue of Mary. This was no ordinary statue. It was quite…

September 29-30: Zoom Retreat

“Celebrating Three Gifts of Autumn: Wonder, Letting Go, and Peace”

This retreat, sponsored by the Sophia Retreat Center in Atchison, KS, runs from Friday 6:30-8:00 PM (Central) to Saturday 9:30-11:30 AM (Central). Whether you love autumn or are saddened by its arrival, this short retreat is meant for you. We will reflect on the sheer beauty of this season with its challenge to trust forces greater than ourselves. We will explore how autumn can lead us to deeper inner peace in a world often marked by unrest and adversity. The sessions will include input, scripture, music, videos, humor, and sharing. Cost is $50. (Scholarships are available). Check their website for more details: [email protected]

Give yourself the gift of this little zoom retreat. I hope to see some of you there!