Event
Compassion: In the Belly of the Great Fish
Compassion: In the Belly of the Great Fish
March 3, 2027 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am CST
$15
The biblical story of Jonah invites us to reflect on God’s call and our response to it. In the belly of the great fish, Jonah is brought face-to-face with his resistance, his unwillingness to listen, and his struggle to embrace God’s compassionate purposes.
Through this guided meditation, we will explore the ways that unkindness, bias, and prejudice can limit our compassion. Where might we be like Jonah, reluctant to hear God’s call or extend love to others? How might we become more open to God’s invitation to live with greater compassion?
The retreat will include scripture, guided meditation, quiet reflection, time for sharing, and a closing prayer.
Please register by March 1.
After receiving your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will be your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!
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Sr. Linda Zahner
Sr. Linda is a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, Kansas. For 32 years, she worked in education as a teacher, administrator, and executive officer for a consolidated Catholic school system. In 1996, she received her certification as a spiritual director and retreat director from the Creighton Spirituality Program. She completed massage therapy training at the Universal College of Healing Arts in Omaha, Nebraska, passing her national boards in 1999. Sr. Linda guides retreats and offers therapeutic massage, promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being of body, mind, and spirit.
