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What to Expect for 2026
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May 16, 2026 - June 13, 2026
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Psalm 93: 5 "the sea belongs to Him for He made it, HIs hands formed the dry land too" We can expect the storms of life to come. They are often violent, this is the natural way of things. The storms often come from the seas, the storms wreak havoc- they ruin lives, they destroy homes, they displace people. Our GOd allows this "violence"- a human interpretation, I wonder what GOds interpretation is for these natural calamities, the way of nature? If you want to sit comfortably with mystery fin us at www.spiritualformation.center
Some books are not meant to be rushed through. They are meant to be prayed with. Our Book Retreats at On the Third Day Renewal and Formation Center are part of our all-year formation programs—designed for those longing to journey deeply through meaningful books in a reflective and prayerful way. Each retreat centers on a different theme and book selection, inviting participants into silence, reflection, spiritual conversation, and gentle inner listening. Current and upcoming themes include: The Heartbeat of God by Philip Newell The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown Vibrant Aging …and more. You may take the retreat: Individually as a self-paced retreat Or together with a group or community If you have a circle of friends, family members, or a community group who may want to journey together, you may also arrange a group book retreat with us. This is not a Book Club. It is allowing a book to read your life back to you through inner listening and prayer. If your soul has been longing to slow down, reflect, and listen more deeply, we invite you to journey with us. Message us for available book retreats, schedules, and other details. Start anytime for self-paced retreats. https://www.spiritualformation.center/contact-us/
Mamita's Corner
Belonging and Uniqueness
As we know belonging is one of our basic needs, and I have come to realise that the need to belong, can be so powerful.
Musings On Sacred Spaces
Sacred spaces are not dependent on one particular religion. In fact, often sacred spaces are universal.
Dispositioning: Entering the Holy of Holies
A day or two before the start of our retreat, we are encouraged to prepare and disposition ourselves. Entering into a retreat in silence is
Mamita's Corner
Belonging and Uniqueness
As we know belonging is one of our basic needs, and I have come to realise that the need to belong, can be so powerful.
Musings On Sacred Spaces
Sacred spaces are not dependent on one particular religion. In fact, often sacred spaces are universal.
Dispositioning: Entering the Holy of Holies
A day or two before the start of our retreat, we are encouraged to prepare and disposition ourselves. Entering into a retreat in silence is
A series on stages of life
Our Retreats are based on the Ignatian method of recollection. It incorporates silence, with a rhythm of prayer, art expressions as form of expressing what is happening in us in prayer. It also include accompaniment with a spiritual director who helps deepen what is already
happening in the prayer time of the retreatant.
What do you call spiritual practices that do not fit in with courses and retreats, to
me it was obvious- retreats plus of course. During pandemic we were required to meet the needs of our participants.
