Dare To Write

Join Marcia McLaughlin, OblSB, for a reflective retreat-workshop that invites you to explore the practice of contemplative writing. Together, you’ll consider what makes this form of writing unique and how it differs from other styles of expression. Inspired by the Psalms—prayers and reflections written by ordinary people in moments of praise, grief, and questioning—this gathering offers a gentle space to write honestly and prayerfully.

Throughout the retreat, there will be peaceful periods for personal writing, along with guided discussion on different approaches to the creative process. Participants will also have the opportunity to share what they have written in a supportive and thoughtful setting. Whether you are new to contemplative writing or already familiar with it, this workshop offers space to slow down, listen भीतर, and discover new ways of writing to God through praise, lament, and question.