Many of us find it difficult to be alone with God because we are not
sure what to do and have no idea what to expect...there is no reason to
be afraid of drawing closer to the God who is love. Alone with God was
written especially for people who have the desire to spend time alone
with God and to be more attentive to God's presence in their lives but
do not have a practical sense of how to begin. Drawing on his background
as a spiritual leader and retreat leader, Ron DelBene has a format for
personal retreats that is flexible enough to be used in a two-hour block
of time or expanded to as many as eight hours. He explains each part of
the retreat format in detail, providing a thorough understanding of what
is to take place and how best to put it into practice. Twelve retreats
explore different themes, such as Seeking Forgiveness, Overcoming
Anxiety, Called to Serve, Freedom - all designed to guide participants
through their time alone with God. Ron DelBene has been doing spiritual
direction and leading programs in the area of spirituality and pastoral
care across the country since 1963. He holds a Master's agree in
Theology and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spirituality and
Organizational Systems. He is a poet, artist, author of books and videos
and an Episcopal priest. With his wife, Dr. Eleanor McKenzie DelBene, he
directs The Hermitage, a non-profit corporation devoted to providing
spiritual growth and direction. Ron and Eleanor have two grown children,
Paul and Anne. Paul and his spouse, Gayle, have a daughter, Matsue, and
a son, Luca. Mary and Herb Montgomery are professional writers who make
their home in a suburb of Minneapolis.
