Event
Compassion as a Way of Life
Compassion as a Way of Life
May 28, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – May 29, 2027 @ 8:00 pm CDT
$175
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This retreat invites us to explore compassion as a way of being in the world—a tender yet powerful inner capacity that can deepen our relationships, foster well-being, and help us respond to the divisions and challenges of our time. Drawing on Joyce Rupp’s Boundless Compassion, we will consider what it means to cultivate compassion toward others, the world around us, and ourselves.
Through reflection, conversation, and practical exercises, we will deepen our understanding of compassion and discover how it can shape our thoughts, choices, and relationships. We will explore ways to move beyond judgment, nurture greater understanding, and meet ourselves and others with increased patience, kindness, and trust.
As we learn and practice together, we will have space to discern the unique ways compassion might take root in our own lives and communities. This retreat invites us to discover that compassion is not simply a feeling, but a way of living—one that can strengthen our capacity to remain present, connected, and hopeful, even amid difficulty and division.
*Cost includes a private room and meals. Our time together will begin with a social on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Please register by May 21.
After we receive your registration, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!
Mark Lepper
Mark is the Hospitality Coordinator at Sophia Center, ready to greet you with a smile when you arrive, or a kind voice when you call. He also offers spiritual direction as a graduate of the Souljourners program and enjoys leading retreats as a trained Boundless Compassion facilitator. Mark is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica, where he is formed by the Benedictine tradition of hospitality and community life. He looks forward to meeting you and sharing the gift of hospitality during your next visit to Sophia Center.
