Contemplative Living

Contemplation is a profound journey inward, inviting us to pause amidst the busyness of life and connect with the deeper currents of our existence. It is an invitation to explore the sacred dimensions of our being through stillness, reflection, and mindful awareness. In a world often dominated by distraction and noise, contemplative living offers a sanctuary—a space where we can cultivate a rich inner life and awaken to the divine presence that permeates all things. By embracing practices such as meditation, centering prayer, and mindful presence, we can transform our everyday experiences into opportunities for spiritual growth and connection. Contemplative living is not just a practice; it is a way of being that encourages us to engage with life more fully, fostering a sense of peace, purpose, and profound understanding in our hearts and minds.

Key Aspects:

• Embracing silence and solitude
• Experiencing the divine in everyday moments
• Developing a heart-centered approach to life
• Recognizing the sacred in all experiences
• The Providence of God: God’s loving presence, active in and through us

At Genesis Spiritual Life Center, the Contemplative Living programs offer a transformative opportunity to deepen your connection with God through intentional practices and supportive community. These programs invite participants to engage with a range of spiritual disciplines specifically crafted to nurture a vibrant inner life and deepen personal awareness. Whether through contemplative prayer practices, engaging workshops, private retreats, or immersion experiences, Genesis provides a nurturing environment where you can experience the profound love of God and discover the transformative power of contemplative living. 

Some Topics Related to Contemplative Living include:

Join us and embrace the opportunity to reconnect with your spiritual essence and enrich your relationship with the divine.

Upcoming Contemplative Living programs

Lenten Simple Supper Series: Sacred Silence

With Joseph Krans, OFS

March 11, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Discover the transformative power of Sacred Silence this Lenten season. As we enter this period of reflection and renewal, explore the profound benefits of slowing down and embracing stillness. Explore how traditional and contemplative practices can deepen your spiritual connection, offering a sanctuary from life's constant noise. Learn to embrace…

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Lenten Simple Supper Series: Making Room for the Holy

With Eileen Epperson

March 18, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Lent is a wonderful time to be intentional about Making Room for the Holy One. We can literally clear away some of the physical clutter and unfinished projects that can distract us from experiencing God's Presence. Making amends, calling someone dear to you whom you haven't spoken to in way…

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Lenten Simple Supper Series: Sowing Wildflowers

With MaryAnne Davey

March 25, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Throughout Lent we weed our inner landscape, make room for the Holy and find new ways to nourish ourselves. Once we have space, it is important to see what lies beneath, waiting to grow. This evening will explore tending to the wildflowers already present in our lives and discerning how…

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Lenten Simple Supper Series: The Liminality of Lent: Embracing the Space Between

With Colleen Mollica

April 1, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

In early spring, traces of winter still linger, yet signs of spring are also beginning to appear. It is an ambivalent time. We wait patiently for spring to emerge fully, just as we anticipate the Resurrection. As we wait for the joy of Easter, nature models patience and acceptance. She…

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Listening to the River of Life: A Contemplative Writing Retreat

With Anne A. Simpkinson

April 3 - 6, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Imagine a world where your untold stories hold the key to unlocking the deepest truths of your existence. Embark on a transformative journey, where the gentle flow of words becomes a powerful current, carrying you towards self-discovery and profound connection. “Stories have to be told or they die, and when…

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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Mary Ann Connolly, SC

April 6 - 12, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves…

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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Jo Ann Bourquard

April 6 - 12, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves…

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By His Cross and Resurrection: A Triduum Retreat

With Joseph Krans, OFS

April 17 - 20, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Imagine stepping away from the noise and chaos of everyday life into a profound spiritual sanctuary. You are invited to walk alongside Jesus during His most intimate and pivotal moments, to witness His passion, share in His suffering, and ultimately celebrate the hope of resurrection. Experience these holy days not…

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Wild Awakenings: A Creative Eco-Spiritual Journey

With Deb Ondo

April 25 - 27, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Immerse yourself in nature's sacred whispers and unlock your creative potential in this transformative eco-spirituality workshop. Discover the profound connection between Earth's wisdom and your artistic expression. Reconnect with the wild divine. "Nature is filled with words of love." ~ Pope Francis Have you felt it? That unspoken connection—the spark…

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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

June 4 - 10, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

June 4 - 10, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Nature’s Wisdom: A Spiritual Experience of Nature

With Colleen Mollica

June 16, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Imagine: the scent of pine, the feel of earth beneath your feet, and a profound sense of calm washing over you. Discover how a mindful outdoor experience can transform your stress levels and deepen your connection to the earth and all things spiritual. Join us at Genesis Spiritual Center for…

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Breathe Life into Prayer: Creative Spiritual Pathways

With Jo Ann Bourquard

June 27, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and ConferenceCenter

Do you have a nagging sense that your prayer life could be more fulfilling? Are you looking for a prayer life that is full of “life?” Perhaps there’s a new way of seeing what you already do as prayer. Revitalize Your Spiritual Connection: Join us for an immersive, transformative workshop designed…

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Nature’s Wisdom: A Spiritual Experience of Nature

With Colleen Mollica

July 14, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Imagine: the scent of pine, the feel of earth beneath your feet, and a profound sense of calm washing over you. Discover how a mindful outdoor experience can transform your stress levels and deepen your connection to the earth and all things spiritual.Join us at Genesis Spiritual Center for three…

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I AM That I AM: The Invitation at the Center of Contemplative Prayer

With Anne Simpkinson and Claire Rusowicz

July 17 - 20, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the incessant noise of your mind, in the stillness where true presence resides? Discover the transformative power of contemplative prayer and embark on a journey to meet the God of mystery and grace, sometimes unsettling, yet surprisingly wonderful—redefine your relationship with the sacred.…

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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Fr. Michael Broderick

August 1 - 7, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

August 1 - 7, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Nature’s Wisom: A Spiritual Experience of Nature

With Colleen Mollica

August 11, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Imagine: the scent of pine, the feel of earth beneath your feet, and a profound sense of calm washing over you. Discover how a mindful outdoor experience can transform your stress levels and deepen your connection to the earth and all things spiritual.Join us at Genesis Spiritual Center for three…

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Guided BioSpiritual Focusing Weeklong Retreat

With Donna O'Connor and Mike Smoolca

August 14 - 19, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Unlock the hidden wisdom of your body and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with BioSpiritual Focusing. This silent guided retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into your inner world, connecting with the sacred story woven into the very fabric of your being. Through a powerful blend…

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Divine Radiance in Human Evolution – A Virtual Retreat

With Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC

August 22 - 24, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Discover the inspiring story of how divine grace has been silently weaving through humanity's epic journey, and unlock the transformative wisdom that can revolutionize your understanding of spirituality and purpose. In this impactful virtual retreat, renowned social psychologist Diarmuid O'Murchu invites you on an extraordinary exploration of "Divine Radiance in…

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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 4-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With MaryAnne Davey

August 24 - 28, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 4-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Alice Poltorick

August 24 - 28, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Dreaming the Sacred: Soul-Tending through Dreams

With Liz Walz, MA

October 17 - 19, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Dreams whisper divine secrets, beckoning us to listen—will you heed their call? Without a vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 In Biblical scripture, for people to receive dreams and visions is common. In fact, the absence of dreams or visions is sorely noted. Life in modernity tells a different story;…

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Restoring Sacred Conversation with Earth

With Victoria Loorz

October 31 - November 2, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

The wisdom and guidance we need for this time of tragic ecological and political collapse will not be found in the dominant ways of thinking. Over fifty years ago, Thomas Berry urged us to turn and face these challenges by pointing to the root cause of the problem, "We are talking only to…

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Present to Presence: A Centering Prayer Retreat

With Anne Simpkinson

December 12 - 14, 2025

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Are you yearning for a profound spiritual experience that transcends the noise and chaos of everyday life? Discover a transformative journey into the depths of silence and divine connection, where you'll learn to open yourself to God's presence through the contemplative practice of Centering Prayer. A practice that promises healing,…

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Mindful Transitions: A Contemplative Year End Retreat

With Joseph Krans, OFS

December 30, 2025 - January 2, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

As we prepare to welcome a new year, we invite you to participate in a transformative program that honors the journey of 2025 while igniting hope for what lies ahead. Take a moment to pause, reflect on the experiences that have shaped you over the past twelve months, and look…

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