Drawn to Follow the Road of Fire: Teilhard and Struggle
Presenter: Kathleen Duffy, SSJ
While on retreat in 1919, Teilhard experienced a transfiguration-like vision that he shares with us in his essay, “The Spiritual Power of Matter.” During this transformative event, Teilhard is moved to commit himself to a life of struggle in every aspect of his life without yet knowing what these struggles might be. During this retreat/program, we will consider the many ways Teilhard is confronted with struggle—as a scientist, as a believer, as a lover, as a Jesuit, as a mystic, and as a faithful member of the Church—explore some of the more significant examples, notice Teilhard’s responses, and share our experiences so that we can learn better
ways of dealing with the struggles that we face in our lives and in our world today.
Join Kathleen Duffy, SSJ for this transformative retreat next year at any of the following locations:
• March 25 to 28, 2026: Nazareth House, KY
Nazareth Retreat Center
40 West Drive
Nazareth, KY 40048
• April 26 to 30, 2026: Adrian Dominicans, MI
Weber Center
1257 E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
• June 28 to July 3, 2026: Villa Maria, PA
Villa Maria Education and Spiritual Center
2067 Evergreen Road
Villa Maria, PA 16155
More registration information to come.