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The Spiritual Life Center of Marian Community was opened October 12, 2003.
A variety of programs for spiritual growth have been held at the SLC: ~ a weekend conference on the Messages of Medjugorje attracted 500 participants ~ more than 120 people have received a solid foundation in Christian Healing Prayer through a series of teachings developed at Christian Healing Ministries, directed by Francis and Judith MacNutt ~ celebrations each year for Divine Mercy Sunday and an annual May Crowning brought 100's to the SLC ~ John Michael Talbot has been here for a Concert, as have David Parkes, from Ireland, and John Polce, a Rhode-island-based contemporary Christian singer-composer ~ we have been blessed by a deeply-touching performance of Therese, a one-woman play ~ Abbot David Geraets,OSB and Dr. Marie DiScuillo-Naples guided more than 90 retreatants on a weekend exploring Prayer, Dreams and Inner Healing ~ a series of Bible Studies have opened people to the treasure of God's Living Word ~ there have been days of prayer and retreats on the power of forgiveness, gowing in holiness, spiritual gifts, Holy Week.
We have been blessed to host programs by other groups including Xaverian Brothers High School, Westwood, MA St. Mary's Life Teen Program, Dedham, MA Massachusetts Pax Christi The Neo-Catechumenal Way
AND, we are just beginning! We are developing our schedule for 2006-2007 now to help you continue deepening your life with God the Father, through Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Among those who will be presenting retreats will be Sr. Briege McKenna and Fr. Kevin Scallon, and Fr. John Corapi. We will celebrate the Seasons of Grace - Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Pentecost - with special days of prayer.
In the Adoration Oratory the Blessed Sacrament is reserved. There is Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All are welcome to come and spend time with the Lord, to experience His Peace and Love.
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