Ecological Spirituality: New Horizons for the 21st Century Retreat at Prairiewoods (hybrid)

Most of us are not aware of the fact that we live within the context of a world-view (a way of being in the world and understanding it). Thanks to new scientific insights of the 20^th century, our sense of the world has expanded enormously. For over 50 years now, we have been inspired by geologian Thomas Berry and others on the pioneering work of the New Universe Story. How to ground that vision—ecologically and spiritually—remains a formidable challenge, the aspects of which will be explored in this retreat/workshop. Come spend the mornings with Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) as we welcome Diarmuid O’Murchu online from Ireland. Spend the afternoon and evenings in reflection at Prairiewoods or in your own home. Diarmuid O'Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order and a graduate of Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, is a social psychologist whose early working life had been in social ministry, predominantly in London. A long-time friend of Prairiewoods, in his more recent years, he has worked as a workshop leader and group facilitator, conducting programs on Adult Faith Development across several countries. He is a widely read author, whose many books have long resided on the shelves and in the hands of Prairiewoods guests. Now as a retired missionary, he lives in Dublin. For more information, visit www.diarmuidomurchu.com or read his latest book, Ecological Spirituality. The author will attend via Zoom, and participants are invited to join in person or via Zoom. The cost is $230 and includes Wednesday and Thursday lodging and Wednesday lunch through Friday lunch. The commuter fee is $150 and includes three morning presentations and daily lunch. The online only fee is $100 and includes three morning presentations. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.