“The universe is located at the heart-center of God’s infinite being.”

~Estelle Frankel

Since ancient times and in many cultures, the heart has been considered the center of our being and the dwelling place of the soul. According to psychologist Sara Childre of the HeartMath Institute, “Whatever your religious or cherished beliefs, the heart is the access point in the human system for experiencing God.”

In this retreat, you will learn a heart meditation taught by the early Christian desert fathers and mothers who often spoke about the heart as a dwelling place of the Divine spark within. In addition, we will practice simple but powerful Chinese qigong heart exercises to help you open your heart to enter more fully into the Heart of Divine Love that, as the Psalmist said, “heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.” Join in on a day of teachings, reflection, sharing, prayer, and music, culminating in a celebration of a Holy Eucharist of the Heart.