About this Event
Love and loss are parts of life. Poems have been giving comfort to the bereaved for centuries. From the psalms of lament in Scripture to contemporary poets like John O'Donohue and Mary Oliver, poets continue to write about the human experience of loss and grief. The language of a poem can touch you and help you name your feelings. Words of poetry can help connect us precious memories and often turn into words of prayer.
In this program Pat will share her love of poetry as one of the gifts God gave her as a companion to her grief after her son, Jeff, died. She will share excerpts from poems that helped sustain her. Participants will be encouraged to read and reflect on poems and prayers offered during this program.
Presenter:
Pat Timpanaro is a retired nurse educator. She completed the Cenacle SDI program in 2006 and since that time has been involved in spiritual direction, faith share groups, pastoral ministry and grief support groups. She has presented workshops at the National Conference of The Compassionate Friends for the past five years. Pat is passionate about the role of poetry and prayer in the spiritual life and has co-facilitated an online poetry group since the beginning of the pandemic.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Emmaus Spirituality Center, 12211 Memorial Drive, Houston, United States
USD 10.00