Whether you love autumn or are saddened by its arrival, this two-day retreat is meant for you. Together we will explore three gifts this special season of the year can bestow upon us: awe and wonder… the freedom to let go… and inner peace. We will begin by reflecting on the sheer beauty of the season coupled with its challenge to trust in forces greater than ourselves. Then we will come to see how autumn can help lead us to inner peace in a world often marked by adversity and unrest. The two days will include input, scripture, prayer, music, humor, videos, and sharing.

Please register by September 22. Once we have received your registration, we will send you an invoice for the retreat. Please know we have scholarships available; if you would like to make a request, email S. Carol Ann at sophia@mountosb.org. We strongly encourage you to add sophia@mountosb.org to your email contacts to ensure the delivery of emails regarding your retreat.

Melannie Svoboda, SND, received a master’s degree in English from Indiana University and a master’s degree in Spirituality from Duquesne University. She has served as a high school and college teacher, novice director, and provincial of her congregation. She also ministered in the Jesuit novitiate in Detroit. Currently, she gives talks and facilitates retreats nationally. A freelance writer, Sr. Melannie is the author of numerous articles and books including Traits of a Healthy Spirituality, When the Blue Heron Flies, Hanging onto Hope, and The Lord Is My Shepherd. Her favorite pastimes include walking, listening to music, reading, conversing with others, working crossword puzzles and sudokus, and cheering for her beloved Cleveland sports teams.