Sacred Voices: Love Poems of the Saints
Come explore the rich legacy of prayer and poetry left to us by some of your favorite saints: St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Francis, and others. In a morning of restful quiet, take time to meditate on the words of these spiritual role models who walked deeply in God’s love. In spaces of silence, be invited to consider how God holds your own expressions of Divine Love as sacred, saintly and timeless.
Includes long spaces of time for quiet reflection which may include outdoor walks and/or inside journaling, prayer and reading—all invited by short talks by the Retreat Guide. Bring your journal and a bag lunch.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Tending the Soul Retreat - Sacred Voices: Love Poems of the Saints
Gather at 8:30 am, retreat runs from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
In person at Christos in Lino Lakes, MN
Coffee, tea and water available. Please bring your lunch.
COST: We welcome everyone, regardless of financial circumstance, to join us.
Pay What It Costs - $45
Your payment of this amount supports the mission of Christos by ensuring that the costs of hosting this workshop are fully met. This also lets us wisely prepare budgets for future workshops and events.
Pay It Forward - $65
Your payment of this amount empowers fellow contemplative seekers to deepen their connection with God by attending the workshop and also lets us expand accessibility to those experiencing limited financial circumstances.
Pay As You Can - $20
Your payment of this amount allows Christos to honor your desire to deepen your connection with God within your current circumstance. If those circumstances prohibit this amount, please email traci@christoscenter.org
Registration closes at noon on Thurs., Feb. 5, 2026
Please review our cancellation policy
Retreat Guide: Vonda Rankin is a graduate of Christos Center’s ’Tending the Holy', a spiritual director, enneagram coach, and a facilitator for spiritual formation through Christos and ’The Master’s Institute’ seminary. She lives in Hudson, WI with her husband, two children, and an equal number of four-legged family members. Some of Vonda's favorite things are pasture walks, deep-dives into fictional realms, and, especially, bearing witness to God’s long, slow works of Love and healing through human stories.
