In this five-week online retreat, the ancient practices of lectio divina (sacred reading) and visio divina (sacred seeing) will be presented using illuminations and Lenten liturgical passages from The Saint John’s Bible to deepen our Lenten journey. The movement through the steps of these practices engages the heart, mind, and spirit, as we sit together in periods of silence, reading, gazing, reflecting, prayer, and contemplation. We seek to have the Lord awaken “the ears and eyes of our hearts.” Those participating in this retreat will be invited to share how the Holy Spirit has spoken to their hearts through these presentations of readings and illuminations.

We will meet on five Tuesdays, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28 at 6:30–7:30 p.m. Central Time

Free of charge. Register to receive the Zoom link for this retreat.  Due to the high number of participants, we would highly appreciate registation by Thursday evening, February 23!

Steven Blum, PhD, is a Benedictine Oblate who has served as a Dean in the Benedictine Oblates of Nebraska community affiliated with the Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton, South Dakota. He is a trained Spiritual Director. Steve has recently retired from a 40-year career as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and has taught and consulted at a variety of Universities and Mental Health agencies.  Raised in New York, he now lives in Lincoln, NE.