Waiting is a mish-mash of feelings. It's everything all at once. It lurks everywhere. It relentlessly reminds us we're not in control. Will we face it? Or do we run from it? Waiting stirs, prompts, nudges, and waits. Advent invites us to let the Christ in us be born anew so as to embrace our humanity… Read More »Advent Day of Renewal
You will find a unique collection of handcrafted and handwoven goods created by Friends of the Weaving Center. A beautiful handmade piece will be raffled off on Sunday afternoon. This is a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping. Please note, sales are cash-only. The fair will be open each day, December 7-8, from 12… Read More »Holiday Fair at the Weaving Center
In his 1950 acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize for Literature, William Faulkner acknowledged the physical fear paralyzing humanity since the dropping of the atomic bomb five years prior: "The only question is when will I be blown up? There are no longer questions of the human spirit in conflict with itself." Faulkner issued a… Read More »Cormaria Film Series: The Old Verities & Truths of the Human Heart
Presented by: Father Larry Lewis, MM Francine Prose wrote: "Maybe the burning bush was burning all the time and Moses didn't notice. Maybe the miracle is when we stop and pay attention." Amidst the flurry of social media and the instant gratification that characterizes our competitive culture of comparison - our God promises he is… Read More »Advent Weekend
The aroma of mulled cider, Christmas songs playing and the Comaria Retreat House trimmed in festive glory. We invite families and loved ones to come together to create new holiday memories and reminisce about years past. Several guests will have the opportunity to bring home a Christmas Gingerbread House created by Chef George Hirsch...this, and… Read More »Holly & Ivy Breakfast
"God of the Old Year and this New Year, deepen our faith to see life through Your eyes. Fill us with hope and trust that you dwell amidst our joys and sorrows. Be love in us as we journey. God of the New Year, we praise you. Amen." Come and enjoy a candlelight dinner followed… Read More »New Year’s Eve Prayer for Peace
