Once upon a time, the story goes, a disciple said to the elder:

“Holy One, I have a great spiritual question to ask:

‘Is there life after death?’”

And the Holy One answered:

“Ah, that is an interesting question,

but it is NOT the greatest of spiritual questions.

The greatest of spiritual questions is:

“Is there life BEFORE death?’”

 

We are living through the unraveling of many old stories—about who we are, why we’re here, and how we are meant to live together on this Earth.

As these inherited narratives shift, immerse yourself in retreat time to refocus and embrace LIFE before death!

Daily reflections will awaken us to the human flourishing required for meaningful relationships with the Divine, other people, and our Earth.

Each day will include a morning presentation, ample time during the day for personal reflection, immersion in the outer and inner landscapes of Ballyvaloo, creative experiences, spiritual guidance, and a prayer ritual/body praise/sharing session each evening.

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Joann Heinritz is a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet in the Los Angeles, California Province.  Currently she ministers in the sabbatical program at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley as spiritual director, retreat director and instructor.  She also serves in the formation program of her Congregation as Director of Sisters in Temporary Profession.

Having completed Masters degrees in Theology at Collegeville, MN, and in Spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, and been certified as a Massage Practitioner at the Care Through Touch Institute, Joann incorporates in her ministry of spiritual direction, retreats and teaching a passion for embodied spirituality and holistic well-being.  Joann has been involved in a variety of pastoral ministries, including education, religious education, pastoral outreach, liturgy, spirituality and healing ministry.  She has given retreats both nationally and internationally, empowering individuals and groups to explore ways to become whole and holy.

She volunteered for many years as a massage therapist at St. Anthony’s Women’s Center in San Francisco and the Friendly Place, a women’s shelter in Oakland.

Hosted by: Sr. Joann Heinritz, CSJ. Cost: €710