The Grace of Resilience

Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, PhD

Resilience is a grace…a gift of the Spirit that blesses our lives with insight and provides opportunities for deepening our relationship with ourselves, others, and God! Resilience is also part of the bedrock of healthy
aging and is characterized by adequate good health, social connectiveness, and continued engagement in the world around us. This guided retreat will explore the role spirituality plays in promoting and sustaining our resilience throughout our lifespan.

Retreat days will include time for individual and communal prayer, shared conversation, and guided reflections on the grace of resilience. The daily flow of the retreat will consist of a morning gathering, Liturgy of the Eucharist, afternoons free for prayer and reflection and a “gathering of the graces” before the evening meal.