The Spiritual Life Center
at Trinity Church, Wrentham

Spring 2008 Newsletter

Calendar of Events

Friday, March 14, 6:00-9:15- The Beloved Disciple: Icon of Intimacy with Christ
A Quiet Evening Led by Br. David Vryhof, SSJE

Sunday, April 27, 4:00-5:30- Spiritual Direction 101
Observe an initial spiritual direction session.

Saturday, May 31st,9:00-3:00- “Saying Yes,”
A Quiet Day led by The Rev. Deb Little Wyman at Bethany House.

Details of Programs

The Beloved Disciple: Icon of Intimacy with Christ: Lenten Quiet Evening led by Br. David Vryhof, SSJE on Friday, March 14th. In a series of brief meditations, we will be introduced to the figure of the “Beloved Disciple,” the unnamed figure who appears only in the Gospel of John, where he is referred to as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” We will look at his role in that gospel and in the community out of which the gospel was written, and reflect on ways in which this Beloved Disciple is an ‘icon’ of the kind of intimacy with Christ that is offered to each of us.
We will begin with a soup supper at 6:00 end with Compline at 9:00. Come draw closer to God. To RSVP, call 508-384-3958 or email: spirituallife@trinitywrentham.org. Free will offering.

Presenter:
Br. David Vryhof, SSJE is a priest and brother of the Society of St. John the Evangelist, a religious order for men in the Episcopal Church with a monastery in Cambridge (MA) and a retreat house in West Newbury (MA).  Currently he serves as the Assistant Superior of the community. He is an experienced teacher, retreat leader and spiritual director.

Spiritual Direction 101 - What is Spiritual Direction really like? Come and see! On Sunday, April 27th, 4:00-5:30, we will bring together a spiritual director and directee who have never met. You will have the opportunity to observe an initial session of spiritual direction. At the end, there will be time for questions and to explore possibilities of spiritual direction.

“Saying, Yes.” The Rev. Deb Little Wyman, Founder of Ecclesia Ministries, Boston will be leading a quiet day at Bethany House in Arlington. In the quiet times between Deb’s meditations, the gardens and chapel will be available to the retreatants. Join us Saturday, May 31st, 9:00-3:00. Cost will be $35, which includes a full lunch. Some scholarship aid is available. Please RSVP by Friday, May 23rd. Make checks payable to: Trinity Church and mail to P.O. Box 55, Wrentham, MA 02093. For more information please call 508-384-3958 or check out our website at www.trinitywrentham.org/spirituallife.

Suggestions for Summer Reading
(Some Favorites from the Spiritual Life Center)

Cameron, Julia. Prayers from a Nonbeliever: A Story of Faith.

McQuiston, John. Always We Begin Again:The Benedictine Way of Living.

Rolheiser, Ronald. The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God.

Soughers, Tara. Falling in Love with God:Passion, Prayer, and the Song of Songs.

Soughers, Tara. Fleeing God: Fear, Call, and the Book of Jonah.