Lent is a season that invites us into deepening our prayer life. In this presentation on her new book Leaving the Shore: Experiencing Poetry as Prayer, spiritual director Colette Lafia will explore how praying with poetry helps us:

• Recognize the sacred in the small details of our everyday lives
• Create a holy spaciousness around our experiences, instead of rushing past them
• Slow down so there’s more room for God’s presence in what we notice and how we respond

This will be a prayerful gathering. There will be short readings from Leaving the Shore, guided Lectio Divina, and spiritual journaling, along with time for Q & A. During this Lenten Season, come and pray with the poetry of your life, listening deeply for how God is calling you during this sacred time.

**Participants are encouraged to get a copy of Leaving the Shore: Experiencing Poetry as Prayer, as it will be used throughout the workshop.