Artists and spiritual writers throughout millennia remind us of the fear and insecurity that come when life slices into our plans. We try to keep at bay that life holds no guarantees. We mistake faith in God with our need to feel secure, and we expect faith to give us peace and stability. When suffering,… Read More »Cormaria Film Series: Disruption Invites Connection
Join other faith-filled individuals, on Wednesday mornings, to savor the commodity of stillness in order to listen for God's desire for them. Program includes a themed discussion, self reflection and gathering of the graces. Meetings are in-person on Wednesday mornings from October 4, 2023 through December 18, 2024 at Cormaria Retreat Center from 10:00 am… Read More »Wednesday Morning Prayer Gathering
Presented by: Joan McGovern During this season of transition do you have adequate spiritual provisions for when the winds of life blow? Jesus has a gentle way of calling us to reflect on how we live; recognize where those distractions/areas of resistance are, surrender them to God and enjoy the freedom! To register, please call… Read More »Autumn Splendor
SUNDAY SUPPER The staff at Cormaria Retreat Center recreate the tradition of “breaking bread” on Sundays with our extended community family. For a $25 donation, per bag, you can participate in a “take-home experience.” No pre-booking, no reservation. Just enter the driveway at 77 Bay Street and pick up a takeaway food bag prepared with… Read More »Sunday Supper
Presented by: Joan McGovern What value do you place on your soul? Although we can't literally sell our soul, we can lose it to things of the world. The frequency of distractions can quickly shift our focus to things of the world...how do we resist the separation? We will journey with the prophet David, in… Read More »Oh My Soul
Join us at Cormaria Retreat Center for an elegant afternoon High Tea hosted by our Director, Joan McGovern, and prepared by our award-winning chef and cookbook author George Hirsch. You may have noticed George hosting several cooking and lifestyle series and specials on syndicated and public television, PBS, as well as Create TV. Enjoy a… Read More »Afternoon High Tea with Chef George Hirsch
"We remember and we celebrate because we believe." The Church speaks of the "Communion of the Saints," and we know who they are. However, each of us has our own "Communion of Saints," being those people who have touched our lives and made us who we are by their fidelity and their love. During this… Read More »Communion of Saints
Advent Afternoon of Renewal As we wait in life we may feel abandoned and confused. Our faithful God's promise to be with us looms ever more importantly in these weeks of Advent as we prepare for the fullness of God's love manifested in Jesus. Promise amidst waiting pretty much is our life. Join us for… Read More »Waiting in the Darkness – Embraced in Promise
Presented by: Father Larry Lewis, MM Waiting often feels like a waste of time - and we do all we can to avoid it. Yet, so much of our days are comprised of waiting - even amidst the flurry of social media and the culture of instant gratification in which we live. Sue Monk Kidd… Read More »Waiting – Not Doing Nothing Advent Weekend
The aroma of mulled cider, Christmas songs playing and the Comaria Retreat House trimmed in festive glory. We invite families and loved ones to come together to create new holiday memories and reminisce about years past. Several guests will have the opportunity to bring home a Christmas Gingerbread House created by Chef George Hirsch...this, and… Read More »Holly & Ivy Breakfast
Presented by: Joan McGovern The Winter Solstice is the "hinge of the year," a turning point that opens doors to a different mindset and models the season of Advent...the practice of waiting. Let's savor the gifts of reflections, resilience and rejoicing. To register, call 631-725-4206 or email info@cormaria.org.
Presented by: Father Larry Lewis, MM I said to the one who stood at the gate of the year "Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown" and he said, "Go into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God - that shall be to you better than… Read More »New Year’s Eve in Prayer for Peace
