Peace in a Chaotic World Retreat

The Felician Center Mission Integration Team planned and hosted a retreat entitled, “Peace in a Chaotic World” on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Board members, staff and volunteers participated in the creative and inspirational sessions led by Rev. Eva Ruth, local Presbyterian minister.

Various Scripture passages were explored that addressed, “what is Biblical peace?”, “what does Jesus teach us about peace?”, and “where does chaos most intrude our inner life?”. Various styles of prayer practices included e.g. breath prayer, lectio divina and a closing blessing of a gesture with a silent gaze praying peace for one another.

As a takeaway, the participants received a Peace Prayer of St. Francis magnet to pray at home. A delicious brunch of casseroles, muffins, fruit, juice and coffee was served.

In observance of the upcoming National Sisters Week (March 8-14), the attendants were given a piece of ribbon to create a ribbon of hope by writing a word or short phrase of hope for the Felician Sisters and this ministry. The ribbons were then tied together in a chain as a sign of collective faith linking our locations across North America and to the wider Catholic Sisters Week movement of Unbroken Hope.