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Lenten Series on Pilgrimage


  • Bethany House of Prayer 181 Appleton Street Arlington, MA, 02476 United States (map)

Join us for an hour on four Friday Mornings: 11:00 AM - Noon EST
February 26, March 5, 12, & 19 (on zoom)
for a time of prayer, meditation, silence, & reflection

Pilgrimage has long been a customary Lenten practice— to enter with intention and a deep unknowing, on a journey to a holy site far away or the meandering pathways of our daily life.

Perhaps this year, we will not venture to sacred roads far off but to those close within and around us. Join us as we practice walking through these weeks of  Lenten fast and prayer, open to the mercy and transformation that pilgrimage yields, as we turn again toward the astonishment of Easter. 

Our series draws upon these principles from Ignatian practice:

Pilgrimage presents itself and we decide to go or stay     February 26
Meditation: Dr. Mary Meader 
Facilitation: Julia Slayton & The Rev. Karen Montagno

The pilgrim path never goes in a straight line March 5
Meditation: The Rev. Dr. Maureen Kemeza 
Facilitation: The Rev. Cathy Venkatesh

God uses our mistakes, our lack of knowledge, March 12
and our weaknesses along the way
Meditation: Kimberly Green  
Facilitation: The Rev. Susan Richmond

We learn by walking. March 19
Meditation:  Kathleen Hirsch  
Facilitation:  Christi Humphrey

 Solvitur ambulando—It will be solved in the walking.

Registration required by Feb. 24 or the Weds prior.
 
Suggested fee: $50 for the series or $15 for one individual date.
Register here and pay online or by mail:
To: Bethany House of Prayer, 181 Appleton St., Arlington, MA  02476