The Teresian Association's Council for Culture invites us to reconnect with nature and the silence of a privileged environment such as Covadonga. With this in mind, they have organized a spiritual retreat from May 1 to 3 this year.
This retreat is an invitation to return to our origins, to feel in our hearts the profound truth that we are part of creation. By rediscovering that we are nature, we renew our spirituality, our mission, and our capacity to love and transform the world from within.
Objectives
This retreat has several objectives:
To experience belonging: Feeling part of Creation invites us to live with humility, gratitude, and responsibility, knowing that what affects Nature affects us all.
Spirituality of Incarnation: Praying from the earth, feeling that each heartbeat is an echo of the pulse of life around us.
Transforming our gaze and our actions: When we understand that we are Nature, caring for the environment becomes an act of love and spiritual coherence.
Retreat program
April 30, Until 9 p.m.: Reception.
At 9:30 p.m.: Welcome and introduction to the retreat.
May 1
Morning: The path of the senses.
The water route. We are water. Water as a meeting place.
Afternoon: The path of emotion.
The route of life. Trail through the forests of Covadonga. The patterns of life. Seeing life as a system.
May 2
Morning: The path of meaning.
Mindful walk through the Sanctuary: Visit to the Holy Cave and the Basilica of Covadonga focused on the spiritual meaning of the place. Pedro Poveda in Covadonga.
Afternoon: The path of beauty
The route to the Canon's watchtower. In the past, it was one of the favorite viewpoints of the canons of Covadonga where they contemplate the Sanctuary in peace and quiet, and to indulge in rest and conversation amidst such green and beautiful landscapes.
Through contemplative practices, we appreciate natural beauty with all our senses.
May 3
Morning: The path of compassion.
The cry of the Earth and the cry of the excluded. Integral ecology.
Closing circle and sharing experiences: Integrating the lessons and feelings from the retreat.
The meeting ends at 1 p.m.
Activities
The following activities are planned:
- Meditation and prayer.
- Body awareness.
- Contemplative and connection walks.
- Creative workshops.
- Lectio Divina of creation.
- Biblical reading with an ecological perspective.
- Forest bathing. Journal of feelings.
- Group integration: listening circles.
Accommodation and Meals
At the Casa de Ejercicios de Covadonga and La Casina.
Single rooms with bathroom.
Contribution: €210 (€75 upon registration and €135 to be paid upon arrival)
What's included?
Accommodation, from the night of April 30 to noon on May 3. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on May 1 and 2, and breakfast on May 3.
Guided sessions at La Casina.
Access to trails.
The number of slots is limited: 20. How do I make a reservation?
Once you have completed the form and made the registration fee payment, your slot is considered reserved. Places will be allocated in strict order of registration.
Finally, it is advisable to bring suitable clothing for the mountains and rain, hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes, as well as a notebook for reflections.
The guides for this adventure are Isabel Acereda, Rose Miró, and Boni Molada.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration
By e-mail:
Address:
La Casina. Real Sitio de Covadonga, nº 30
33589 Cangas de Onís
Council for Culture.
TA Translation Team.
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