CLIA Boston’s inaugural group (2009-2011) and program leaders at their kick-off retreat

Participants in the Contemplative Leaders in Action Program in Boston began their first year with a retreat at the Connors Family Retreat and Conference Center in Dover, MA, on the weekend of September 26-27. Retreat highlights included Rob Keder’s “groovilicious” icebreaker, Friday night sharing of career highs and lows, three thought-provoking talks by Fr. Michael Boughton, S.J., each of which was followed by a quiet time of prayer and reflection, a session facilitated by Fr. Edward Quinnan, S.J. focusing on the graces received on retreat, the closing liturgy which Fr. Quinnan celebrated, deepening of connections among all who attended, and the spectacular fall weather which allowed retreatants to pray and reflect while contemplating the beauty of God’s creation.