As Christians, we meet God, the source of Love, in the Now.
This three days Mindfulness retreat involves paying attention in the present moment without judgment and with self-compassion. A practice of mindful eating can increase our sense of the divine indwelling throughout our day. It can also help us access the inner wisdom of our bodies that we frequently do not hear or heed and nourish our whole selves-mind, body and spirit.
This weekend is planned for you to experience mindful eating and mindfulness meditation from a Christian perspective.
We will meet on Friday afternoon for a session on our “inner wisdom”. Then we will eat dinner together mindfully and discuss what we noticed during this tasting.
In Saturday sessions before a mindful lunch and dinner, we will explore hunger, fullness, and satisfaction. Saturday evening, we will investigate feeding our hungry hearts.
Finally, on Sunday we will end with resources to become less judgmental and
more compassionate to ourselves.
“Retreatants will have the option of attending all liturgies at the Priory during the weekend.”
Another goal of this weekend is to start healing our often-troubled relationship with food and our bodies. However, these sessions are not designed for those with a diagnosed eating disorder or for those currently committed to a weight loss regimen.
Facilitator
Rosemarie Oliver, OblSB
Rosemarie Oliver, OblSB is a Benedictine oblate since 2007. She is also a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist who has worked in the field of nutritional practice since 1978. Rosemarie became an MB-EAT (Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training) qualified instructor in October of 2020 and obtained a Certificate in Mindful Eating by The Center for Mindful Eating in January of 2022. Learn more about Rosemarie Oliver, OblSB
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Participate in Boerne, Texas Benedictine Sister Ursula’s mission to migrants on the Texas / Mexico border by donating items needed by people who have nothing. You may also donate money for purchasing what is needed. SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
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See Sr. Laura’s youtube channelfor some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
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Programs
Date & Time Details: Begins 3:00 pm, Friday May 30th – Ends 11:00 am, Sunday June 1st -- Retreat fees cover room, presentations, and all meals
Location: The Priory Spirituality Center
Address: 500 College Street Northeast, Olympia, WA, USA
Contact: Spirituality Center
spiritualityctr@gmail.com
360-438-2595
Mindful Eating as a Christian Practice
With Rosemarie Oliver, OblSB
May 30 - June 1, 2025
As Christians, we meet God, the source of Love, in the Now.
This three days Mindfulness retreat involves paying attention in the present moment without judgment and with self-compassion. A practice of mindful eating can increase our sense of the divine indwelling throughout our day. It can also help us access the inner wisdom of our bodies that we frequently do not hear or heed and nourish our whole selves-mind, body and spirit.
This weekend is planned for you to experience mindful eating and mindfulness meditation from a Christian perspective.
more compassionate to ourselves.
Another goal of this weekend is to start healing our often-troubled relationship with food and our bodies. However, these sessions are not designed for those with a diagnosed eating disorder or for those currently committed to a weight loss regimen.
Facilitator
Rosemarie Oliver, OblSB is a Benedictine oblate since 2007. She is also a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist who has worked in the field of nutritional practice since 1978. Rosemarie became an MB-EAT (Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training) qualified instructor in October of 2020 and obtained a Certificate in Mindful Eating by The Center for Mindful Eating in January of 2022.
Learn more about Rosemarie Oliver, OblSB
SISTERS SPEAK: OUR BLOG
Sisters post on our Blog weekly on Fridays. See what our Sisters have to say about living Monastic Life in the 21st Century.
WE WELCOME BENEDICTINE EXPLORERS IN JUNE!
MAY 2025 MINISTRY AT THE BORDER
Participate in Boerne, Texas Benedictine Sister Ursula’s mission to migrants on the Texas / Mexico border by donating items needed by people who have nothing. You may also donate money for purchasing what is needed. SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
SR. LAURA ON YOUTUBE
See Sr. Laura’s youtube channel for some of her work in “restoring women to the stories we tell.”
CLICK, TAP, OR SCAN QR CODE WITH PHONE FOR HANDY MAP & DIRECTIONS TO ST PLACID:
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