Early Christianity taught reverence for nature, equality of all, and the immanence of God. This is a lyrical presentation of joyful heritage whose influence can be seen in our spirituality today. This ancient face embodies practices that can give life to our spirituality. The day will organically include poetry, music/song and discussion to realize how the treasures of the “ancient” ways are gifts to us today. Sister Peggy Murphy OP is a Dominican Sister and has served as the Chairperson of the Philosophy and Religious Studies Division and is a Professor Emerita of World Religions at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York. Sister has studied at the International School of Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, Israel. Sister Peggy is the Co-Director of Contemplative Outreach of Orange County, New York and is a Certified Presenter of the Centering Prayer Practice.