Not Strictly Spiritual – Discovering the Divine with Mary DeTurris Poust

Writer. Retreat Leader. Yoga Teacher. Spiritual Director.

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Discovering the Divine in the Everyday.

The Divine is not a distant dream but a daily reality. My passion is helping people uncover that beautiful truth and reclaim their own belovedness. So, dive in, reach out, and join our tribe.

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From the NSS Blog

When nothing is ordinary about Ordinary Time

January 15, 2026 • Life Lines

As we settle back into Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar, it strikes me as a more challenging task this time around. It’s not hard to see that there ...

Resolve to Evolve 2026

December 28, 2025 • retreats

'Tis the season to start thinking about our grand self-improvement plans for 2026, right? It's right around this time of year, when we're eating too many ...

Dorothy Day’s ‘Duty of Delight’

December 27, 2025 • Life Lines

When doing some spiritual reading recently, I came across a phrase attributed to Dorothy Day: the “duty of delight.” It stopped me in my tracks because it ...

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“Who would think that spiritual renewal could be so much fun? You get the best of everything at the Stillpoint retreat!”

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— Bon Secours retreat participant

“Mary gently introduces multiple avenues toward peaceful renewal including her own insights, well-chosen readings emphasizing self-nurturing and acceptance, acknowledging gratitude with everyday life occurrences, yoga, sharing, and silent mindful reflection.”

— Margie L.

Life Lines Podcast

Learning to be a spiritual being in a material world – to live with attention and INtention, and to see the journey as the goal.

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