Moving through trauma and healing: The Way of Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross (A Lenten Retreat)

In this gentle, restorative Lenten retreat, you are invited to step into a sacred space where healing becomes possible and hope begins to rise. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) and St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), two mystics who knew both profound suffering and profound union with God, this Day Apart offers a compassionate pathway for moving through trauma with courage, tenderness, and grace.

Though Teresa and John lived centuries ago, their journeys through darkness—and their discoveries of God’s healing presence—continue to speak powerfully to anyone seeking renewal today. Their practices of prayer, contemplation, and deep interior listening offer a spiritual roadmap for those longing to mend what has been wounded and rediscover the light within.

Throughout the day, our retreat leader, Rev. Dr. Jung Sun Oh, will explore:

- Practical, spiritually grounded approaches for navigating trauma

- Contemplative practices inspired by Teresa and John

- Ways to cultivate inner safety, resilience, and connection

- Prayer experiences that open space for God’s healing presence

This retreat is designed to be both gentle and empowering—a place where you can breathe, reflect, and take meaningful steps toward healing while held in a supportive community. Together, we will pray with Teresa and John, learn from their wisdom, and open ourselves to the same divine love that sustained them through their darkest nights.

Come as you are—hopeful, hurting, curious, or simply ready for a day apart.

Let this Lenten season be a time of deep restoration and renewed union with God.

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COST: $93 (includes program from 9:30-3:30, pastries and lunch)