I regularly lead retreats and days of reflection in the Atlanta Area and in other places around the country, particularly for deacons and their wives. I have led retreats for Diaconate programs in many dioceses around the country. Storytelling is an integral part of these retreats and days of reflection.

Generally, retreats begin on Friday evening and end on Sunday around noon. There are five talks, one each on Friday and Sunday and three on Saturday. Each session usually consists of an opening prayer, a hymn and a short mediation. This is followed by a passage from scripture, a story, short lecture and reflection. Time is allowed for the participants to discuss the material covered in the lecture.

Some retreats have begun on Thursday. These, of course, consist of one talk on Thursday and Sunday and three each on Friday and Saturday. Pre-ordination retreats are longer. The format is flexible and can be adapted to the particular situation.

Some retreat titles are: “Jesus the Light Giver”,”Praying with the Saints”,”A Walk with Jesus: From the Desert to Emmaus”,”God’s Amazing Grace – It Blooms Everywhere”,”Faith” and “Hope”.

Other professional work includes an article on telling the Saga of Joseph and His Brothers, the biblical story from the book of Genesis. The article appeared in a publication by the School of Sacred Storytelling: The Art of Biblical Storytelling: A Manual of Tools and Stories for the Journey, September 2000, Jemez Springs, NM.

I also have a CD of childhood stories. This is available upon request or click here for sample listening.