The Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones
The Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones is an Episcopal Jamaican priest at Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City. He is the Priest and Director of Spiritual Formation of Trinity’s Retreat Center in West Cornwall. A former Jesuit priest, Mark has missionary experience in Belize, Brazil, and Guyana. He believes that prayer, silence, and rest deepen our connection to God and allow us to name the pain, face the realities of our time, and claim the Way of Love. At the Retreat Center, he has focused our efforts on prayer, meditation, and rest. He has a passion for the cultures in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Fr. Mark’s intellectual interests include the impact of social issues on faith and spirituality, racism, and the plight of the poor. He is working on a book of poetry. He loves flowers, Brazilian and Reggae music. He believes in the inculturation of religion. He is an award-winning author, whose recent books include God Created, Jesus the Word, The Gospel of Barack Hussein Obama According to Mark. and The Rastafari Book of Common Prayer. He is an avid reader and speaker, and has taught at elementary and university levels.
He is married to the Rev. Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones – Mark Anthony is their son, the Negus.
Upcoming Programs by The Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones
Poetry of Faith: Lives of Seeking and Mindfulness
Also With Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones
Faith is at the heart of the spiritual journey, giving it direction and purpose. Poetry is sacred writing and can deepen our faith. Inherent in all poetry is the sacred task of seeking, noticing, being mindful, and knowing ourselves as “loved sinner saints.” This retreat will explore our life of paying attention, faith, prayer, […]
Reggae and Samba: Spirituality and Dance
What does it mean to say that Jesus is Lord of the Dance? How is dance a metaphor for spiritual living? What is the relationship between movement and prayer? This retreat explores these questions, considering the spirituality of popular dance music forms reggae and samba, as expressed in the music and lyrics of Bob […]
Bob and Bob: The Spirituality of Bob Marley and Bob Dylan
“By His grace I have been touched. By His word I have been healed.” —Bob Dylan “I know that Jah will never let us down…. Give us the teachings of His Majesty.” —Bob Marley Join us as we honor the legacies of these two great musicians with opportunities to share how they […]
Rest, Reconnect & Listen: Discernment for New and Deeper Living in 2024
Are you going through a major life change? Do you want to discern a new path? Do you need time for quiet contemplation? Come spend time in silence — praying, reading, writing, and walking in nature. Using poetry, scripture, prayer, and journaling, participants will engage in intentional reflections on life and vocational discernment. At the […]
Thanksgiving Retreat
Prayer, worship, and community reflection punctuates our late-autumn days together in the New England woods. While the centerpiece of this retreat week is the farm-to-table Thanksgiving meal, every day is a celebration, with activities and time to reflect on our blessings. All meals are served family-style. Come for a few days or the whole […]