Boundless Compassion 3 Day Retreat with Centering Prayer/Mindfulness

Centering Prayer and Living a Compassionate Life

How do we make a compassionate presence a part of our spiritual journey. It begins with giving ourselves time to reflect, time to become aware of the presence and action of the Divine in our lives.  During this retreat we will take time to integrate our centering prayer practice with compassion, increase our self-care and practice compassion with growing discernment.

Join us at Bethany Retreat Center as we continue the spiritual journey with a look at the elements of Boundless Compassion and Centering Prayer, a seed of Compassion.

Deacon George and Paula Welch

They are both Boundless Compassion Facilitators and have experienced in facilitating the Boundless Compassion Retreats and seminars. George served the Diocese of Rochester for over 42 years as a deacon. He is a retired school principal and teacher. A hospital chaplain and a Shalem formed spiritual director. He is a certified presenter in Lectio Divina and Centering through Contemplative Outreach. Prayer Groups and a friendship circle sustains his passion for supporting relationship with God and each other.

Paula is a graduate of Cornelll University and earned an MBA from Syracuse. She is a

professor emeritus of Mansfield University.

Paula and George are Ultreya leaders for the Elmira Cursillo community. They help

with spiritual formation for the diaconate of the diocese of Rochester, New York.

Married for 54 years they are convinced that compassion offers the elements for a full

life in Christ the Compassionate One

5:30 pm - Dinner

6:30 pm - Welcome/ Overview

                        Awakening Compassion

8:30 pm - Centering Prayer/ Mindfulness

9:00 pm - Quiet Time and Rest

7:30 am - Centering Prayer/Mindfulness

8:00 am - Breakfast

9:00 am - Compassion as a way of Life

                         Prayer – Listening 

11:30 am - Quiet Time

12:00 pm - Lunch

1:30 pm - Prayer Triads

                      Seeds of Compassion

                      Mindfulness

5:30 pm - Mass at Frenchville

6:30 pm - Dinner

7:30 pm - Quiet Time and Optional Centering Prayer

7:30 am - Centering Prayer/Mindfulness

8:00 am - Breakfast

9:00 am - Prayer / Self Compassion

11:00 am - Listening ( Triad)

12:00 pm - Lunch   

1:00 pm - Self Compassion

2:30 pm - Simple Loving Kindness Meditation

                        Recommendations for the Living a Life of Compassion

3:00 pm - Closing Prayer