Providence Community Spring Retreat 2022 – Images of God

How do you visualize the Divine? Our perception of God colors how we view our world. Members of the Providence community: Providence Associates, candidate-associates and Sisters of Providence are invited to join us for the Providence Community spring retreat: Imago Dei – Images of God. Sisters of Providence Jan Craven and Paula Damiano will lead us as we explore various images of God. These images will include the feminine images in Scripture and the reflections of Catherine of Siena, Joan of Arc, Meister Eckhart and Mahatma Gandhi. You will be invited to explore your image of God based on your cultural tradition. How do different images expand our understanding about God?

Our time together will include prayer, reflection and sharing. We suggest that you bring a journal to capture your thoughts or to draw an image that inflames your imagination. The campus will be available for you to enjoy as you refresh your spirit.

Attendance options

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have space for 50 participants to join us in person in the community room in Providence Hall. This attendance option costs $65 and includes meals. See housing options below.

You also have the option to attend virtually. The cost for attending the retreat sessions virtually by livestream is $25.

Register for either attendance option using the form at the bottom of this page.

Please note: Given the unpredictability of the Covid virus, we may need to go to an all-virtual format. We will keep you informed if this change needs to be made.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, March 11, 2022
6 pm         Gathering/Social
7 pm         Session 1
                          Introduction
                          Visual Images of God
                          Sharing
8 pm         Night Prayer

Saturday, March 12
9 am         Morning Praise
9:30 am    Session 2
                         What does it mean to be made in God’s image?
10:30        Break
10:50        Session 3
                         Female images of God in Scripture
11:50        Dinner
1 pm         Session 4
                         Saints and Mystics – How did they see God?
                         Catherine of Siena, Joan of Arc, Meister Eckhart, Mahatma Gandhi
2 pm         Session 5, including break
                          Expressions of your image/s of God
3 pm         Session 6
                           Images of God in various faith traditions
4 pm         Conclusion of the Day

Sunday, March 13
9 am        Morning Praise
9:15          A Holy Review
10:20       Closing Ritual
11:00        Eucharistic Liturgy

Housing options

Goodwin Guesthouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

$45 per night. Reserve your room and pay using the registration form at the bottom of this page. Only 18 rooms available.

Fairfield Inn and Suites in Terre Haute

Located at 475 E Margaret Dr. Terre Haute, IN 47802. We have 10 rooms reserved. Cost per room per night is $89 + tax. Reserve by Feb 19 and mention Sisters of Providence to get this price. Call 833-342-0532 to make your reservation.

SpringHill Suites in Terre Haute

Located at 3304 US 41 South, Terre Haute, IN 47802. We have 10 rooms reserved. Cost per room per night is $105 + tax. Reserve by Feb 19 and mention Sisters of Providence to get this price. Call (812) 235-0696 to make your reservation.