David MacDonald
David is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, as well as a Benedictine monk, as a member of the dispersed St. Brigid of Kildare monastery. David is a trained spiritual director and retreat leader, and served as the chaplain at Ohio Northern University for eleven years, located in Ada, Ohio. David was named the Director of Osage Forest of Peace in January of 2024.
Upcoming Programs by David MacDonald
Spiritual Direction Session with Executive Director
Spiritual Direction with our Executive Director. David is a member of Spiritual Directors International, a professional organization of spiritual directors and companions. Sessions last for 1 hour, and payment is based on a slide scale, between $40-80, depending on what the directee is able to pay each time.
Anam Cara: Exploring the Celtic Concept of Soul Friendship
“The deepest things that you need are not elsewhere. They are here and now in that circle of your own soul. Real friendship and holiness enable a person to frequently visit the hearth of [their] solitude;” --John O'Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom Have you ever felt lonely, even in the midst of a […]
Summer Solstice Retreat: Midsummer Reflections
Join us in Reflecting on the Longest Day of the Year The summer solstice is the longest day, and the shortest night, of the year. Held in the deep heart of midsummer, it is a time of growth, potentiality, and reflection. Join us as we take time out of the heat of the summer to […]