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The Path of Conscious Grieving

  • Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT, 06107 United States (map)

The Path of Conscious Grieving

Saturday, November 19, 2022
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lisa Irish

Our contemporary times have added a significant context of loss to our daily life experience. We’ve learned that loss weaves its way through our lives in many forms; some are acknowledged; many are not. Grief, our companion and ally, guides both our personal and collective journeys in the Land of Loss, leading us toward healing and hope. This day of prayer and reflection will create space for content, sharing, ritual, and silence - all valuable resources for a path of conscious grieving. Together, we will create and name moments of respite and glimmers of healing, and we will offer ourselves permission to grieve.

Offering: $75 (includes lunch)

Presenter Profile

Lisa Irish, M.A., M.Ed., B.C.C.

Lisa Irish, M.A., M.Ed., B.C.C., is a spiritual director and supervisor with experience in hospital chaplaincy and retreat leadership. She offers compassionate understanding of loss, grief, and healing. Of her book, Grieving - the Sacred Art: Hope in the Land of Loss, Fr Richard Rohr says, “…the roadmap is wise, but sensitive – grounded in hope – and reminds us to rest in God’s healing love.”  Trusting contemplative practices, Lisa shares regular messages, “Glimmers,” at her website lisairish.com.


Earlier Event: November 19
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Later Event: November 20
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