by Sally Orcutt | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, Reflection
Sr. Carole A. Riley, CDP, Ph.D., Executive Director of the West Virginia Institute for Spirituality, beloved spiritual director and music professor, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024, The Commons at Providence Heights, Allison Park, Pennsylvania. A Celebration of Life...
by Sally Orcutt | Dec 1, 2024 | Reflection
What is Taizé Prayer? Taizé prayer is a simple, meditative form of worship, calling us to dwell deeply on Christ’s presence around and within us. Mantra songs, prayerful silence, and short readings guide the focus of the prayer in a candle-lit environment. The...
by Sally Orcutt | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog
Sr. Carole A. Riley, CDP, Ph.D., Executive Director of the West Virginia Institute for Spirituality, beloved spiritual director and music professor, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024, The Commons at Providence Heights, Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Born in Castle...
by Sally Orcutt | Oct 30, 2024 | Reflection
What is Taizé Prayer? Taizé prayer is a simple, meditative form of worship, calling us to dwell deeply on Christ’s presence around and within us. Mantra songs, prayerful silence, and short readings guide the focus of the prayer in a candle-lit environment. The...
by Sally Orcutt | Aug 19, 2024 | Blog, Retreat
“Everyone of us needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy – then we need an hour.” ~ St. Francis de Sales. St. Ignatius of Loyola, who created the 30-day Spiritual Exercises during the 16th century, knew even then that some people would not be...
