Bridges to Contemplative Living
This series is offered in-person only.
BECOME A CONTEMPLATIVE with Thomas Merton
Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton is a small group experience that invites people into contemplative dialogue. The course is based on a series of booklets edited by Jonathan Montaldo and Robert G. Toth of the Merton Institute for Contemplative Living. The texts explore aspects of contemplation and the meaning of contemplative living. Each week a text from Thomas Merton is read and discussed. Short writings from other wisdom figures of both Christian and non-Christian disciplines are also studied.
This series gently leads participants on a journey toward personal spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life. Each eight-session booklet offers an introduction to Merton and contemplative living through prayers, readings from Merton and other spiritual masters, and questions for small group dialogue.
In-person
$150.00
Fall 2024
Event Details
9 WEDNESDAYS (1:00-3:00 PM), OCTOBER 2 TO NOVEMBER 27, 2024
OFFERED IN-PERSON AT THE STAR OF THE NORTH
Each Bridges session with begin with scripture and ends with prayer. In between there is time and space for spiritual reading, reflection, writing, and contemplative dialogue.
CONTENT:
October 2: Introduction to Contemplative Dialogue
October 9: The Ecology of Paradise
October 16: Entering Paradise: The Pilgrimage to Human Kindness
October 23: The Heart’s Eden: Discovering Jesus
October 30: Discovering Paradise Within Communities of Forgiveness
November 6: Final Integration #1: Contemplative Living as Inner Experience
November 13: Final Integration #2: The Loss of Self in Full Ripeness
November 20: Final Integration #3: Contemplative Living and Peacemaking
November 27: A Transforming Vision of Love’s True Horizons
FACILITATOR:
Anita Allsopp has studied theology at Newman Theological College and the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio and social work at the University of Calgary. In the past she has been active in parish ministry, retreat facilitation and supporting women in need. Today, she lives a contemplative lifestyle.
REGISTRATION COSTS:
Registration includes Bridges booklet Seeing That Paradise Begins Now ($10).
Early: $150 | After September 1: $180
Register
Schedule
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday October 02, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday October 09, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday October 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday October 23, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday October 30, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday November 06, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday November 13, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday November 20, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday November 27, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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