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A spacious, natural setting encompasses the barn-chapel and library, retreat house and hermitages at Visitation. Opportunities for individuals and groups include space for prayer, quiet, study, reflection, retreats, spiritual direction and communal prayer.
A place of silence for individual prayer, open daily from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Overnight Accommodations at Visitation Visitation provides comfortable, air conditioned accommodations for retreatants. Linens are included. The retreat house and the hermitages are located in a beautiful wooded area with walking paths and benches.
The retreat house features four private bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and a full kitchen for meal preparation. It also has a meditation room, art room and a lounge. Cost: $40 per night per bedroom for first two nights, then $20 per night. Retreat information. Hermitages These two units are simply furnished, one-person accommodations with small kitchens. Cost: $45 per night per unit for first two nights, then $25 per night. Take advantage of special accommodation rates for retreats (private or directed) at Visitation Monroe. Regular rates will apply for the first two nights. Each additional night will cost $20 per night.
A view of the gathering room Kitchen facilities in the Reteat House
Visitation Spirituality Center North * Mary McDevitt, IHM
Quite simply, a labyrinth is a path for prayer. Journeying on a labyrinth can be used for personal exploration and also invites communal participation. The labyrinth is a single path leading to the center and back. How to use a labyrinth A "typical" labyrinth experience involves preparing yourself at the threshold, journeying the single path to the center, following the same path out from the center and crossing the threshold as you exit. There is no "right" way to pray the labyrinth...praying whatever way helps you connect with God while experiencing a labyrinth is your "right" way. A few suggestions for praying on a labyrinth include: have a conversation with God about the things that matter most; repeat the words of a favorite prayer, make gestures of praise, recite scriptural phrases such as, "Thy will be done," or present prayer requests. Another simple way is to pray for yourself while returning to the threshold. IHM labyrinth design The IHM labyrinth is a circle with divisions into thirds, borrowing from the Christian tradition of the Trinity. The center pattern of the labyrinth has its origins from features found in the Faience tile in the main entrance of the Motherhouse and the pavilion in front of the labyrinth replicates the  Services
In the spirit of the Visitation encounter between Mary and Elizabeth in sacred scripture, our professional spiritual directors offer you companionship and guidance in the questions, surprises and celebrations of your everyday lived faith. We offer multiple reflective programs at the Barn-Chapel located on the grounds of Standard Programs Visitation-On-Call
Spiritual direction is an opportunity for individuals to talk about their lives and their experiences of God with a person specially trained in areas such as spirituality, pastoral ministry and interpersonal communication. The spiritual director, sometimes called a spiritual companion or guide, listens and explores with the person the signs of God's activity in his or her life and the direction in which God seems to be calling.
Staff members include Margaret Gaffney, IHM, Co-Administrator/Spiritual Director; Mary McDevitt, IHM, Co-Administrator; Nancy Ayotte, IHM, Program Staff/Catechist, Margaret Brennan, IHM, Consulting Theologian, Martha Rabaut, IHM, adjunct/Spiritual Director, Donna Hart, IHM, adjunct, Barbara Weigand, IHM, adjunct/Spiritual Director. They are available for individual and group spiritual direction, group retreats and programs/workshops at our location or yours. |
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A labyrinth is an archetype, a divine imprint, found in religious traditions throughout the world. Labyrinths were placed in the floor of many early Christian churches.
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