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Welcome
to the Center
Nestled along Maine's
southern coast,
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center,
owned and operated by the Congregation of the Presentation
of Mary, offers a spiritual haven for many. Refreshment for
spirit, mind and body is available for persons seeking a
sacred space, silence, healing and deeper relationship with
their God. The Center's sustaining inspiration and zeal find
their roots in that of the Congregation's foundress,
Blessed Marie Rivier, whose desire was "to make Jesus
Christ known, loved and to light the fire of God's love
everywhere".
The Center welcomes lay
and religious women and men of all faith traditions who
value time for reflection in the peaceful presence of a
praying community. Guests are welcomed at daily Eucharist
and Morning and Evening Prayer. Once a seek, there is
adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Two dining rooms
afford the choice of a silent meal or one where conversation
is shared. In addition to welcoming retreatants, the
Center's staff designs and hosts programs fostering themes
of spiritual growth, healing and support.
The Congregation
of the Presentation of Mary has offered a local presence
since 1948, when a young women's boarding school flourished
on this seaside site. Transformed into a spiritual center,
its formal dedication took place in 1979. The building dates
back to the late 1800's when the Ocean View Hotel was
established in Biddeford Pool. While no longer a vacation
resort, Marie Joseph Spiritual Center continues a tradition
of offering hospitality in the context of spiritual
nurturance.
Marie Joseph
Spiritual Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For
additional information about the Congregation of the Sisters
of the Presentation, visit our website at:
www.cpminternational.org
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