maureen o'Brien
spiritual memoirs and workshops
"An inspiring and heartfelt book..she drinks deeply from the waters of life"--Alice McDowell, author of "Dance of Light"
"This is a beautiful story, a story of many stories made of hope" --Murray Bodo, author of "Francis: The Journey and the Dream"
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faith-filled workshops for today's seekers: 2025
All seekers are welcome at these restorative, interactive workshops. I welcome any questions you may have about the workshops or the accommodations! The goal of each gathering is that the Spirit leads us toward the moving, the healing, and the uplifting, and that you feel a renewed glow of the sacred in your heart, during and long after, this gift of reflective time together.February 8-9, 2025:
JOURNALING TO THE BELOVED
Wisdom House, Litchfield, CTThe Journaling retreats offer prompts and readings to deepen our intimacy with God by reflecting on the epiphanies, questions, and challenges of our faith journeys. I will work individually with participants to guide them. We will have group opportunities to share what is in our notebooks and hearts (if you so choose!), even if it has mostly been hidden, and find healing in being deeply heard. It is not a lecture, but I will be sharing my own experiences of the sacred intimacy of journaling for over 35 years. We will explore ways to remain open to this process once you leave the retreat, so you can take this continued opening with you.* * *March 28-30, 2025:
JOURNEY TO THE BELOVED THROUGH A CHRISTIAN LENS
Light on the Hill Retreat Center
Van Etten, NYTogether at the tranquil, healing setting of Light on the Hill, we will journey and find the Beloved deeper within. Contemplating the wisdom of Psalms in our lives today, the beauty and wonder of the miracles of Jesus, guiding words from mystics, listening to sacred music, journaling, and viewing holy art, we will share, reflect, and touch the treasure within.* * *May 16-18, 2025:
LIVING THE SPIRITUALITY OF MARY
St. Edmund's Retreat
Mystic, CTThis weekend retreat will deepen our connection to the Blessed Mother, receiving her love as we contemplate the way her visual and holy presence fills the island and leads us to her Son. We will consider scripture (the Magnificat, the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Passion) as we encounter her here in this May abundance. Sessions will allow for connection and sharing, the Mysteries of the Rosary, journaling, contemplative movement around the island with Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes, the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Pondering her in this setting–Mystical Rose, Star of the Sea– we will discover fresh pathways to her in our hearts.* * *September 21-25, 2025:
JOURNALING TO THE BELOVED
St. Edmund's Retreat
Mystic, CT
See above.* * *November 7-9, 2025:
THE SERENITY PRAYER
St. Edmund's Retreat
Mystic, CTThe Serenity Prayer, one of the foundations of 12 Step Recovery, is built around deeply inspirational words: serenity, acceptance, change, wisdom, and courage. In this retreat we will reflect on how these words challenge and inspire us, and also see how the Serenity Prayer connects to other prayers found within the 12 steps. I offer 41 years in recovery; all are welcome to attend, opening up to the possibilities of how this prayer can brighten and guide our lives.
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