Fr. James Wheeler
Sept 4, 1936 – Apr 7, 2015
OUR MISSION
The mission of the St. Joseph Prayer Center is to carry people towards our Lord Jesus, helping to remove the obstacles that would impede a true conversion, using diverse programs, courses and personal spiritual direction and inner healing in accordance with the Magesterium of the Church and in conjunction with the office of New Evangelization of the diocese of Rockville Centre.”
PROGRAMS
THE SCHOOL FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND INNER HEALING and THE SCHOOL FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
The purpose of the School is to establish Christ as the central relationship in our lives. We commit ourselves to Him in the deepest union, the closest companionship, and deepest service.
The program helps us to recognize and effectively deal with any blockages, wounded relationships or internal paralysis in our lives so that we may enter into the full gift of ourselves to God and to one another.
It allows us to experience the spiritual formation and inner healing necessary on the deepest levels, both psychologically and spiritually for a balanced, strong spiritual development.
During this course we allow the Lord to form bonds of Christian community at the deepest levels of friendship, mutual support, healing and the strengthening of all areas of the Body of Christ.
A firm foundation will be substantiated to those who eventually desire to minister to others as a Spiritual Director.
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Women of Grace Study Program presented by Johnnette B Williams
An 8-week study program, featuring a series of video talks given by Johnette B Williams, together with a discussion group, exploring the book, “Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life”.
Women of Grace® is a Catholic apostolate which began in 2003 as an outreach of Living His Life Abundantly®, Inc, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit corporation. The mission of Women of Grace® is to transform the world one woman at a time by affirming women in their dignity and vocation as daughters of God and in their gift of authentic femininity™ through ongoing spiritual formation. Exploring all aspects of the “feminine genius,” Women of Grace® promotes the dignity of woman, the gift of true womanhood, woman’s fundamental call and mission in the world, and presents the Blessed Virgin Mary as the exemplar of all women.
Women of Grace® informs, instructs, and inspires women through its many outreaches including Women of Grace®radio and television programs, the Women of Grace® Study Program and other offerings found on their website. This multi-faceted approach aids Women of Grace® in achieving its mission by encouraging every woman to discover how her feminine nature holds the key to real fulfillment and lasting peace.
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CENACLE PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Meeting on Monday mornings at 11:00am, we pray ten decades of the Rosary for all Priests and Seminarians in our Diocese and read from Father Stefano Gobbi’s book: “To The Priests, Our Lady’s Beloved Sons”. All are welcome to join us when they are able.
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RETREAT DAYS
St. Joseph’s Prayer Center offers monthly Retreat Days with varying topics. Most retreat days include Prayer, topics for enrichment, Celebration of Holy Mass, and time for fellowship throughout the day. Some are more contemplative, while at times we emphasize fellowship and sharing of ideas and experiences.
Healing Masses are also central to our ministry at The Prayer Center. Hermit Days or Private Retreat Days are also available upon request.
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We hope you will avail yourself of some of the many activities available at the Center and look forward to meeting with you and praying with you. May God Bless you in your walk with Him.