Welcome to the September Mini-Retreat!
We are pleased to offer our Mini-Retreats for Women in an on-line format!
This Month's Topic:
In the Beginning...
Speakers:
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Meditation: Fr. Robert Presutti, LC
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Practical Talk: Janet Scanlan, Lay Member of Regnum Christi
Enjoy this private recording of September's Mini-Retreat
{Please Note: Times are Eastern Time.}
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Evening Mini-Retreat 7:00-7:30 pm Meditation 7:30-7:45 pm Personal Reflection 7:45-8:15 pm Practical Talk |
Morning Mini-Retreat 9:45-10:15 am Meditation 10:15-10:30 am Personal Reflection 10:30-11:00 am Practical Talk |
Here are the ZOOM Links for the Mini-Retreats:
- Evening Mini-Retreat: Wednesday, September 23
- Zoom Meeting ID: 838 7192 4591
- Password: Womens23
- Link to the PM Mini-Retreat
- Morning Mini-Retreat: Thursday, September 24
- Zoom Meeting ID: 835 1983 5430
- Password: Womens24
- Link to the AM Mini-Retreat
Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video -------------->
On the right side of this page you will find the Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video. Please plan to watch this short video to introduce youself to the Zoom platform prior to the beginning of the retreat.
If you DO NOT already have ZOOM on your computer...
You will need to download it to attend the retreat remotely. Please follow the link below to download Zoom Client for Meetings. This version is completely free.
Troubleshooting ZOOM on various devices.
Here are links to some other videos to help troubleshoot problems and questions related to different devices.
- "How to Join Zoom Video Conference Using Your Phone" Click here
- "Using Zoom on Your iPhone or iPad" Click here
Should you have any questions or issues with the Zoom process or links
please contact the Tech Manager via phone call or text.
See the side bar to the right for contact information. --->
Materials
Materials to Download:
Passages to Contemplate:
- Philippians 4:8
- Ephesians 6:18
- Job 38-39
- Romans 8:28
- Isaiah 43:4
Helpful Materials
This season of Mini-Retreats for Women will be referencing the book: Walking with God: A Journey through the Bible by Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins. We encourage you to obtain a copy of this book to assist you as we walk this journey together.
Fr. Robert Presutti, LC, Formation and Program Development Director
Fr. Robert serves as the Formation and Program Development Director for the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program, at Divine Mercy University. Previously, he has served as: Vocations Director; Vice Rector for the Legionaries of Christ College in Rome; founding Director of National Consultants for Education; President of the University of Sacramento; Head of School and President of Pinecrest Academy (Cumming, GA); parochial vicar; and most recently Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs of Divine Mercy University and Adjunct Faculty for the PsyD Program. Over the course of his formation and priesthood, he completed studies of Classical Humanities in Salamanca (Spain) and philosophy and theology in Rome. He holds a license degree in philosophy from the Gregorian University, and a doctorate in Philosophy from the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, both in Rome. Throughout the years as a religious and priest, he has served as spiritual director for persons from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life.
Janet Scanlan, Lay Member of Regnum Christi
Janet Scanlan is a wife, mother and grandmother, and has enjoyed facilitating the women’s mini-retreats since 2017. She is a mid-westerner at heart, born and raised in central IL. She, along with her husband, Jerry, has been involved in marriage ministry for over 25 years. Currently, she is finishing up her classwork in the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program at Divine Mercy University, and stepping into her new role as a spiritual director.
Tips for finding silence. 
- Create a spot in your home where you can be away from any other activity. Here are some ideas for Creating a Prayer Corner in your home.
- Discuss with other family members your desire to spend this quiet time in prayer. If appropriate, invite them to join you on this journey.
- Plan your mealtimes to allow you to continue your prayer time. Make something ahead of time, or make the task of preparing the meal a prayer itself.
Technical preparations
- If you don't have ZOOM installed on your computer, download the app and try to familiarize yourself with the controls.
- Watch the Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video.
Virtual Retreat Etiquette and Suggestions for Success
Watching a retreat from home is a new experience for many of us. Here are some suggestions, requests and reminders to help us all stay focused:
- Troubleshoot your ZOOM connection early
Make sure you have the most recent ZOOM download. Even if you are a pro at video conferencing, it never hurts to double-check your settings and make sure your audio and camera are correctly configured.
If you are new to ZOOM, please familiarize yourself with the controls and options of your version. We have prepared a short “Tech Orientation Video” to help walk you through some common problems; please take the time to review this video. After all of this, if you still have questions or concerns, please contact the Tech Manager assigned to your retreat.
- Please keep your camera on during the retreat
Your camera will be turned on upon entering the ZOOM meeting room. It is helpful to our priests and other speakers for everyone’s video to remain on during each talk. Presenting a talk to an empty room can be difficult for anyone, even our priests! They have requested that your camera remain on because having the ability to see your responses and body language while they are preaching encourages them as they strive to be instruments of the Holy Spirit. Of course, if you prefer the privacy, you may turn your camera off.
- Eliminate distractions from your computer to help you focus on the retreat
Notifications from messaging applications, ringtones, and applications running on your desktop can be distracting to you, which can make your speaker feel disrespected and undervalued. Mitigating these distractions helps keep you focused on the content.
- Remember: we can see you
As mentioned above, we are asking everyone to leave their cameras on. To avoid becoming a distraction for the speaker and other participants, please try to attend the retreat from a quiet area that has minimal background noise and movement.
- Maintaining common courtesies
Though this may seem obvious, video conferencing is just like an in-person interaction, therefore it is important to use the same courtesy you would use if you were in the same room. This includes being on time, paying attention to the speaker, minimizing multitasking and background noises, and refraining from interrupting.
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