On January 28 - 30, 2022, The Very Rev. James L. Secora, will come to St. Benedict Center, four miles north of Schuyler, and present a weekend retreat on, Windows to Heaven: Encountering and Encountered by Jesus in Icons.
Fr. Jim Secora
Encounter and be encountered by Jesus through this ancient means of revelation. It has been said what the written word of Scripture is to the ears, icons are to the eyes. Learn a brief history of icons and then spend a weekend with scripture and these "windows to heaven." This is a retreat of both lectio divina and visio divina. Time will be given to presentations of a variety of icons, personal and group reflection. The Saint Benedict Center invites you to come gaze and contemplate these "windows" which can offer greater "insight" on your spiritual journey.
Father Jim is a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa presently living in Ames, Iowa. Ordained in 1975, Fr. Jim's ministerial assignments have included: full-time high school teaching; instructor in the archdiocese's permanent diaconate formation process; chairperson of the archdiocese's worship commission and master of liturgical ceremonies to the late Archbishop Daniel W. Kucera; thirty-three years as parish pastor and presenter at various workshops. Father Jim is also an Oblate of Christ the King Priory in Schuyler since 2010. He holds a B.A. from Loras College, Dubuque, IA; a M.Div. from St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, MD; and a M.Ed. from Boston College, Newton, MA. Praying and reflecting with icons are essential components of Father Jim's prayer and ministerial life.
Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Friday, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday after lunch.