Center for Spiritual Development

Today we celebrate the gift of the Eucharist in the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Let us give thanks for the sustenance provided by the Bread of Life!

"Today, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, let us open our hearts to the Trinity not as a doctrinal teaching, but as the expansive reality of God's love for us all. And let us not forget that we are all made in God's image -- so we are called to be in community, to live in love with one another, like God is and does." Click to read the rest of today's Daily Reflection (and to sign up to receive reflections directly to your inbox!): www.thecsd.org/dailyreflections

YOU'RE INVITED to St. Joseph Center June 6 to take some photos in the garden ... and discover how photography can help deepen your spirituality! Bring your cellphone or a digital camera to facilitate sharing your photos at this half-day retreat. Reserve your spot: https://www.thecsd.org/event-details/photography-as-a-contemplative-practice

You who created us,
who sustain us,
who call us to live in peace,
hear our prayer this day.

Hear our prayer for all who have died,
whose hearts and hopes are known to you alone ...

Hear our prayer for those who put the welfare of others
ahead of their own
and give us hearts as generous as theirs ...

Hear our prayer for those who gave their lives
in the service of others,
and accept the gift of their sacrifice ...

Help us to shape and make a world
where we will lay down the arms of war
and turn our swords into ploughshares
for a harvest of justice and peace ...

Comfort those who grieve the loss of their loved ones
and let your healing be the hope in our hearts...

Hear our prayer this day
and in your mercy answer us
in the name of all that is holy.

The peace of God be with you.

- Austin Fleming

On this feast of Pentecost, let us ask ourselves: how can we proclaim the Good News in word and deed this week?

We have some great art events scheduled in the coming weeks -- and one of them is our classic Art & Contemplation! There are still a few spots left in our July 14-16 session. Each day of the session, we'll meet 9 am-12:30 pm. JOIN US and discover new ways to nourish your soul!

Register here:
https://www.thecsd.org/event-details/art-and-contemplation-3

We invite you to join us thisThursday, May 21, at 7 PM -- for a beautiful Taizé prayer service in Sacred Heart Chapel: prayer, music, sacred readings, and silence. All faith traditions welcome! Details for this FREE event at link in bio.

It's a beautiful time of year to come to St. Joseph Center and take some photos in the garden! JOIN US June 6 for a half-day photography retreat led by Glenda Campos, where photography becomes a means of grace to deepen your spirituality. Bring your cellphone or a digital camera to facilitate sharing your photos. Reserve your spot: https://www.thecsd.org/event-details/photography-as-a-contemplative-practice

C'mon over to St. Joseph Center this Saturday and enjoy Art in the Garden! This delightful afternoon will bring together Sisters, St. Joseph Center staff, and friends ... for appetizers, beverages, live music, a silent auction, a lacemaking demonstration, and so much more! The squad will all be there -- we hope you'll join us! More info and tickets at https://csjorg.org/ArtGarden26.