Bridges to Contemplative Living
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 quote from Thomas Merton is read and discussed. Short quotes 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.
Online and/or In-house with booklet
$145.00
Online and/or In-house without booklet
$135.00
Becoming Who You Already Are
Event Details
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.
9 Wednesday sessions from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (MST)
Purchase of Bridges booklet Becoming Who You Already Are is required. Copies available through Star of the North office.
CONTENT:
- Introduction to our 9-week journey
- Entering the School of Your Life
- Finding our Hearts: Centering
- God & Life’s Best Friends
- Living in Solitude & Silence
- Living in Freedom
- Being Spiritual/Religious
- Remembering Life’s Teachers
- Separateness vs. Community
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.
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Schedule
| Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday September 22, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday September 29, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday October 06, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday October 13, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday October 20, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday October 27, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday November 03, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday November 10, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Wednesday November 17, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Online and/or In-house with booklet
$145.00
Online and/or In-house without booklet
$135.00
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