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SUMMARY:The Mysticism of Caryll Houselander (Part of the "Modern Mystics School")
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for the Modern Mystics School\, including my August 3\, 2024 program on Caryll Houselander! \nCaryll Houselander was a British mystic who lived from 1901 to 1954. I believe she is one of the most underrated of Christian mystics\, so I’m glad that I’ve been asked to present a workshop on her as part of Spiritual Wanderlust’s “Modern Mystics” School! \nTo register for my program\, you’ll sign up for the entire year-long course — featuring amazing teachers like Lerita Coleman Brown\, Kaira Jewel Lingo\, James Finley and Laurence Freeman. Each month a different instructor will present a Saturday program on a modern-day mystic\, including figures like Howard Thurman\, Thomas Merton\, Simone Weil\, Thich Nhat Hanh\, and many others. The monthly tuition starts at just $27/month\, with some upgrades if you’d like some extra features. If you can’t make a program\, you can watch a recording of it later (including any programs you may have missed). \nFor more information or to register\, click here. \n \nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/the-mysticism-of-caryll-houselander-part-of-the-modern-mystics-school/
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SUMMARY:In Person Retreat: Two Paths to Contemplative Prayer
DESCRIPTION:One of the high points of every year is the opportunity to lead a retreat at one of the most beautiful places in Atlanta\, the Ignatius House Retreat Center. Here are the details\, or just go ahead and click here to register! \nSpiritual Wisdom from St. Ignatius and Thomas Merton\nRetreat leader Carl McColman invites us to draw closer to God through silent\, restful prayer and contemplation. We’ll look at two great teachers of Christian spirituality: St. Ignatius of Loyola and Thomas Merton\, and we’ll explore how they offer two different\, but complementary\, approaches to contemplation. Together\, Ignatius and Merton invite us to find God in all things\, to be still and know and to discover the love of the Holy Spirit hidden in our hearts. \nThis is a silent retreat. Guests are expected to maintain a sacred silence throughout the retreat\, including at meals\, unless otherwise noted. \nCarl McColman is a contemplative Christian author\, speaker\, and retreat leader based in Clarkston\, GA. He is a professed lay associate of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers\, GA; and a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer introductory workshops. His books include Eternal Heart\, The Big Book of Christian Mysticism\, Answering the Contemplative Call\, and Befriending Silence. \nClick here to register for this retreat.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/in-person-retreat-two-paths-to-contemplative-prayer/
LOCATION:Ignatius House Retreat Center\, 6700 Riverside Dr\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:In-Person Day of Reflection: Christian Spirituality & Gender Diversity
DESCRIPTION:The New Testament boldly proclaims “there is neither male nor female: for are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28)\, but for so many people\, gender difference is a cause for much social and political conflict — and spiritual questioning. What is a healthy way for people of faith to approach gender issues in our time? What is the place of transgender persons in the church\, let alone society? Is there a contemplative way of understanding concepts such as gender fluidity or nonbinary gender\, where the old idea that everyone is male or female is challenged by a sense that gender is a spectrum — a rainbow\, rather than strictly black and white? \nOur retreat day will seek to meet these challenging and fraught questions with a heart of silence\, trust\, and appreciation for our diverse world. We will not seek to answer all questions or promote one particular social or political point of view. Our inspiration will come from Christian saints and mystics of the past who did not always “fit in the box” of societal expectations regarding gender and sexuality. We’ll look at Julian of Norwich’s fascinating teachings about the Motherhood of God\, St. Wilgefortis’s suprising image as a miraculous “bearded” woman\, and Pauli Murray\, the 20th century Episcopal Priest whose own identity blurred the lines separating male and female. \nTo register for this day of reflection\, click here. \nOur goal will not be to debate or argue about the many different ways we can approach the mystery of gender\, but rather to reflect on how gender (and sexuality) are essential elements of what it means to be human — and therefore are inescapable elements of spirituality. However God created us\, we are all invited to grow deeper in prayer and faith by presenting our entire selves to God through prayer\, meditation and contemplation. As a day of reflection and silence\, our time together will be an opportunity to grow in faith as we reflect on the mystery of being created in God’s own image. \nThis is a contemplative quiet day (day of reflection). The presenter will offer several brief talks followed by invitations to prayer and time for silence and personal reflection. We’ll have some opportunity for shared group reflection at the end of the day. Lunch is included. Guided by Carl McColman. \nIf you’d like to make this a mini-retreat\, you have the option to come to Bon Secours the evening before the day of reflection and spend the night in silence (there’s no programming that evening\, just time for your own immersion into silence). For more information about the overnight retreat option\, click here.ay
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/in-person-day-of-reflection-christian-spirituality-gender-diversity/
LOCATION:Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center\, 1525 Marriottsville Road\, Marriottsville\, MD\, 21104
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Book Signing in Woodstock\, New York
DESCRIPTION:After my retreat at Holy Cross Monastery finishes up on Sunday\, June 2\, I’ll be driving up the road to Woodstock for my first-ever event in that legendary town! Co-sponsored by St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church at the Golden Notebook Bookstore\, we’re billing this event as:\n\n\nA Book Signing and Conversation on Christian Mysticism\, Celtic Paganism\, Zen Buddhism\, Gender/Sexuality\, and Other Gates into Nondual/Nonbinary Reality\nFeaturing Carl McColman\, author of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism and Spirit of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses\n \nIn the mid-twentieth century\, a leading Catholic theologian said “The Christian of the future will be a mystic or will not exist at all.” Today\, many churches are closing their doors\, but others have retreated into Christian nationalism and authoritarianism. Is there a place for a truly life-affirming spirituality\, in a world where religion seems to be on life-support\, society is bitterly divided\, and our economic system continues to separate the world into haves and have-nots? Can meditation save the world (or is it just an indulgence for privileged people)? These are the kinds of questions that author Carl McColman loves to explore. Carl is the author of books on Christian mysticism\, Celtic spirituality\, and Paganism\, and is both a Christian and a practicing Buddhist. Our time together will include some short readings from Carl’s books\, a short talk about interspirituality and authenticity as keys to a joyful and meaningful life\, and then plenty of time for conversation/Q&A.\n\n\nI believe there’s no charge for the event\, although a donation basket will be available. Books will be available for purchase (and autographing). Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/book-signing-in-woodstock-new-york/
LOCATION:St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church\, 2578 Route 212\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:In Person Retreat: Practical Mysticism\, Contemplative Spirituality for a Joyful Life
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be returning to one of my favorite monasteries — Holy Cross Monastery in West Park\, NY\, just north of Poughkeepsie — for a weekend retreat this spring on the topic of “Practical Mysticism: Contemplative Spirituality for a Joyful Life.”  \nThe 20th century theologian Karl Rahner famously said “The Christian of the future will be a mystic or will not exist.” But what could he have meant by this? What is mysticism\, and what does it have to do with ordinary people leading ordinary lives? \nThis retreat is for anyone who wants a deeper spirituality\, and who suspects that the great mystics\, visionaries\, and contemplatives of the Christian tradition have something to share with us. From medieval saints like Julian of Norwich to more recent figures like Howard Thurman or Thomas Merton\, every generation has produced people whose lives are steeped in prayer\, silence\, and a palpable spiritual joy. \nWe’ll bring mysticism down to earth and consider how the contemplative life is for everyone — not just saints or nuns and monks. We’ll reflect on what mysticism is\, why it matters\, and how we can draw on the wisdom of the mystics to find a deeper and more meaningful spiritual life\, right here and right now. \nSuggested reading for retreat: The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism. \nFor more information and to register\, click here: Practical Mysticism Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/in-person-retreat-practical-mysticism-contemplative-spirituality-for-a-joyful-life/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Online Presentation: The Psalms and Poetry (with Alice Camille and Paul Boudreau)
DESCRIPTION:The Language of Praise from the Psalms to Mary Oliver (And Beyond)\nAlice Camille\, Paul Boudreau\, and Carl McColman \nThursday\, April 25\, 2024 7:30-9:00 pm Online — Click here to register. \nThe most beloved book in the Old Testament – perhaps even the entire Bible – is the Psalms. This collection of 150 Hebrew hymns formed the spiritual life of ancient Israel – and of Jesus\, along with monks\, nuns\, and mystics of every generation since. Modern-day musicians (U2)\, poets (Mary Oliver)\, and writers (Nan Merrill) have been influenced by this great biblical prayer-book. For this virtual conversation\, join us for an evening celebrating the spirituality of the Psalms and to consider how they continue to influence us. We’ll look at our favorite Psalms\, poems and songs inspired by or based on Psalms\, and maybe imagine what new psalms for the modern era might be needed. \nIf you’ve attended Alice\, Paul and Carl’s previous programs for the Oratory (on Star Trek and pop music)\, you know they combine a deep love for the Bible and the spiritual life with an equal appreciation for pop culture. St. Ignatius encourages us to “find God in all things”. Alice\, Paul and Carl make the search fun!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-presentation-the-psalms-and-poetry-with-alice-camille-and-paul-boudreau/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:In Person Retreat/Workshop: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics
DESCRIPTION:Come to the renowned Montreat Retreat & Conference Center in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina (especially lovely in the springtime) for a Thursday-Sunday program on the “Wisdom of the Christian Mystics.” We will reflect on some of the teachings of the greatest mystics\, from Howard Thurman to Julian of Norwich\, Evelyn Underhill to Thomas Merton\, and consider how their insights continue to support the life of faith today.  \nThis program is sponsored by Columbia Theological Seminary’s Center for Lifelong Learning\, and is an elective for the center’s certificate program in spiritual formation. It’s also a stand-alone program\, so everyone is welcome. \nClick here to learn more about this program and to register for it. \nWould you would like Carl to visit your community\, to lead a retreat or speak about mysticism? To learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/wotcm-2024/
LOCATION:Montreat Conference Center\, 401 Assembly Drive\, Montreat\, NC\, 28757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Lent with the Mystics (Spirituality and Practice)
DESCRIPTION:To learn more about this e-course and to register for it\, click here. \nSpirituality & Practice is one of my favorite online websites/communities\, offering a truly interspiritual approach to cultivating the interior life. I’ve been leading online courses for S&P for several years now\, so imagine how thrilled I was when I was approached to lead their 2024 Lenten program! Naturally\, we decided my theme would be “Lent with the Mystics” and I’d develop the course around how the Lenten themes of fasting\, giving and prayer pair well with the classic mystical process of purification\, illumination\, and deification/union. \nThis course will include a series of emails with quotations from great mystics\, my reflection on their wisdom\, prompts for your own journaling\, meditation and prayer\, and a robust practice circle where you can interact with me and with the other course participants. We’ll also have a Zoom call on March 21 which will be recorded in case you can’t attend in person. Plus\, if you’re a chaplain\, this course counts for six continuing education hours. \nInterested? Sign up now — To learn more about this e-course and to register for it\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-course-lent-with-the-mystics-spirituality-and-practice/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation Open House: Aspiration/Intention Meditation for 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Carl McColman as he leads a guided meditation on Aspiration and Intention to kick off the new year! This is the first of his series “24 Meditations for 2024” consisting of 24 guided meditations based on the Beatitudes\, the Noble Eight-Fold Path\, and the Celtic Wheel of the Year. \nThis meditation is free but registration is required. If you can’t attend on January 23\, register anyway — everyone who registers will get access to a recording of the meditation (both audio and video) that you can stream or download at your convenience. \nAfter this meditation\, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about Patreon — and find out how you can get access to all 24 guided meditations\, plus other bonus content including written meditations\, study guides for mystical classics\, and more videos featuring Carl McColman. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-meditation-open-house/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:The Contemplative Summit (Free Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:Register now for THE CONTEMPLATIVE SUMMIT taking place December 7-10\, 2023: https://school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2147724939/nYbfKp4J — and catch my talk on “The Chainsmoking Mystic” on Friday\, December 8! \nThis online event featuring some of the most respected names in the contemplative community\, like Laurence Freeman\, Carmen Acevedo Butcher\, Ilia Delio\, Jon Sweeney\, and many more — including yours truly! It is free\, with an optional paid upgrade option for lifetime access to the programming. You can catch my talk on December 8\, but I’m sure you’ll want to enjoy this entire event\, running from December 7 through December 10! Registration is required\, so click here to reserve your spot: https://school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2147724939/nYbfKp4J \n \nLive the Questions\, Together\nat the first ever (free!) Contemplative Summit!\n  \nWhat does it look like to settle into Mystery?  \nIt’s not always easy to release our grasp on certitude in exchange for the adventure of the Unknown. \nThe biggest questions do not come with neatly packaged answers: \nHow do we trade control for acceptance?  \nHow do we work to change the things we cannot accept?  \nWhat is this divine union our hearts so long for?  \nWhat can the mystics teach us about becoming whole? \nAnd what does spiritual growth actually look like in a season of darkness and wintering? \n  \nAs the northern hemisphere settles into the womb-like days of darkness and waiting\, we invite you to settle in with the Earth\, find your ground\, and sit at the feet of some of the top contemplative teachers of our time.  \nClick below to register for FREE\, and join thousands of fellow seekers who will be living the questions alongside you. \nClick here: https://school.spiritualwanderlust.org/a/2147724939/nYbfKp4J \nPS – When you register above\, you’ll also receive immediate access to 8 free bonuses\, including a full Advent retreat on “Mary\, the Mother of Longing\,” a download of the Litany for Our Inability to End Gun Violence\, a free class on Islamic mysticism\, and more! \nClick here to receive your free gifts! \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/the-contemplative-summit-free-online-event/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Advent Retreat Day: The Joy of Waiting
DESCRIPTION: The Joy of Waiting:\nAn Online Advent Day for Silence\,\nRespite and Reflection\nSaturday\, December 2\, 2023\n9:00am―2:00pm Eastern Time (USA)\nFacilitated by Carl McColman\nAdvent is a holy season of silence\, waiting and preparation\, but for so many of us\, it is also a busy time filled with parties\, concerts and hard work preparing for the festivities of Christmas. \nYou are invited to join a circle of friends on Zoom for this online retreat dedicated to the qualities that make Advent special and can help us to navigate the many activities of the season. \nWe will draw on a variety of sources\, including Celtic spirituality\, the Psalms\, and the wisdom of several great mystics. Our time together will include meditations\, silence\, prayer\, and journaling\, plus optional opportunities for shared discussion and reflection. \nCost: $30. Scholarships available. \nCarl McColman is a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, blogger\, podcaster\, and widely known speaker and teacher on mystical spirituality and contemplative living. He is the author of many books\, including The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism\, Eternal Heart\, and Unteachable Lessons. Carl’s approach to spirituality and mysticism is inclusive and expansive; he is dedicated to exploring the common ground between faith traditions\, with a particular interest in the connecting points between Christian\, Buddhist and Pagan wisdom. Carl lives with his wife\, artist Fran McColman\, in Clarkston\, Georgia\, near Atlanta. \nFor more information\, please email the retreat organizers at info@shalemmidwestregion.org.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-advent-retreat-day-the-joy-of-waiting/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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SUMMARY:Interview: Carl McColman in Conversation with Richard Smiley
DESCRIPTION:Richard Smoley\, editor of Quest Magazine and author of books like Inner Christianity and How God Became God\, recently interviewed me to celebrate the publication of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism. A shortened form of the interview will be published in Quest\, but we recorded the Zoom call and so the Theosophical Society of America (who publishes Quest) is going to release the interview on October 19\, 2023 at 7 PM Central Time. \nWe had an energetic and wide-ranging interview. I admire Richard greatly as a writer and scholar\, but he and I do not eye to eye on everything\, and so this interview crackles with energy as we explore some challenging topics together. We talk about the relationship between mysticism and religion\, the distinction between Christianity as a wisdom tradition and Christianity as the institutional church\, and why I see a difference between mysticism and esotericism and how that understanding shaped my book. But the interview is not a debate\, and so we also explore much common ground\, including our shared appreciation for Centering Prayer and the importance of fostering a nuanced understanding of the mysticism of love. \nWhether you are new to my work or have been reading my stuff for a while\, I think you are going to find this a fascinating interview. Its online debut will be streamed on YouTube\, Facebook\, and The Theosophy Society of America’s website  on Thursday\, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. CT. I hope you check it out! \nClick here for more information about this free online event.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/christian-mysticism-carl-mccolman-in-conversation-with-richard-smiley-online-event/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Retreat: The Spirituality of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this in-person event. \nJoin me at the Oratory Center for Spirituality this October for a special Friday night/Saturday retreat on “the Spirituality of Social Justice.” More details to come! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/retreat-the-spirituality-of-social-justice/
LOCATION:The Rock Hill Oratory\, 434 Charlotte Avenue\, Rock Hill\, SC\, 29730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rock Hill Oratory Center for Spirituality":MAILTO:oratorycenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T203000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Class: Christian Prayer and Eastern Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For more information or to register\, click here. \nBede Griffiths went to India. Thomas Merton befriended the Dalai Lama. Jesuit priests like Robert Kennedy\, Ruben Habito and Thomas Hand have all incorporated Zen meditation into their Christian practice. \nAgain and again\, Christian spiritual seekers and leaders have found inspiration and insight from a variety of eastern meditative practices. Perhaps the great invitation for our time\, at least for Christians\, is to find creative and positive ways to maintain our identity as followers of Jesus Christ\, while also celebrating and learning from the wisdom of the world’s meditative traditions. \nThis five week program will combine meditation practice with reflections on how Christianity and eastern practice can be brought together in a way that respects the beauty and integrity of each tradition. We will learn several different meditation practices and reflect together on how such practices can be appropriately integrated into the Christian life. \nStudents from all faiths or wisdom backgrounds are welcome\, and at all level of meditation practice\, beginner to advanced level. \nMeets on Wednesday  evenings for five weeks\, from October 4 to November 8\, 2023 (NO CLASS on October 18)\, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Ignatius House. \nCost: $50\, inclusive of all instructional materials. Click here to register. \nCarl McColman has been a practitioner of Christian forms of meditation for over 30 years\, having learned meditation from the Shalem Institute\, which integrates classical Christian spirituality with practices inspired by Tibetan Buddhism. He is a spiritual director\, retreat leader\, nationally known author\, and a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer workshops.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/in-person-class-christian-prayer-and-eastern-meditation/
LOCATION:Ignatius House Retreat Center\, 6700 Riverside Dr\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
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SUMMARY:Ireland Pilgrimage: September 20-27\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Update: Our Ireland Pilgrimage is full. Please click here to be added to the waiting list. \n \nI’ve partnered with Zeitgeist\, an Atlanta-based spiritual community\, to create a special interspiritual pilgrimage to Sacred Ireland in September 2023! We’ll explore sacred sites from both the pre-Christian and Christian traditions\, celebrate the spiritual wisdom from Irish folklore\, myth\, story and song\, and simply revel in the splendor and beauty of the Emerald Isle in fall! We are intentionally keeping the size of this pilgrimage small — we’re thinking 12 to no more than 20 people — so that we can have a sacred experience (and not just a packaged tour). People of all faith traditions (or no tradition) are welcome. Enrollment is limited\, obviously — so if this is of interest\, follow the link to learn more and to reserve your spot. \nZeitgeist Pilgrimage to Sacred Ireland\, September 2023 — Information and Reservation Details — Click here to be added to the waiting list. \n \n \n \nNote: Our Ireland Pilgrimage is full. Please click here to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/ireland-pilgrimage-september-20-27-2023/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20230902T161035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T172402Z
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SUMMARY:In Person Workshop: Introduction to Celtic Spirituality (in Dublin!)
DESCRIPTION:An American\, talking about Celtic spirituality at a church in Dublin? I suppose stranger things have happened! But when my good friend Fr. Jim Caffrey invited me to give a couple of talks at his parish church\, it was his idea for me to share my love of the Celtic tradition. So with humility and respect\, I look forward to joining an Irish faith community and sharing my love for their spiritual heritage! \nIf you’d like to join me\, the talks will be on Monday and Tuesday\, September 18 and 19\, 2023 at the Church of the Ascension in Balally. Both events will take place at 7:30 PM in the evening\, and last for about an hour. If you’re in or around Dublin\, I hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/in-person-workshop-introduction-to-celtic-spirituality-in-dublin/
LOCATION:Balally Parish (Church of the Ascension)\, Cedar Road\, Wedgewood\, Dublin\, D16 E032\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20230721T015956Z
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SUMMARY:Book Release Party: The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism
DESCRIPTION:Hi friends\, you are invited to come to the Cathedral of Saint Philip at 7 PM on Thursday\, August 31 to celebrate the publication of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism. \nHere’s the write up from the Cathedral Bookstore’s Website: \n\n \nBook Launch Celebration for:\nThe New Big Book of Christian Mysticism by author Carl McColman\nWhen:  August 31\, 2023 at 7:00p.m.\nWhere:  The Cathedral Bookstore inside the Cathedral of St. Philip\, Atlanta\, GA\nPre-order the book:  click here \nThis program is free and open to the public \nAbout the Book:\n“The Christian of the future will be a mystic—or will not exist.” These words from theologian Karl Rahner uttered half a century ago seem more relevant than ever. Is mysticism necessary for the survival of Christianity? What exactly is Christian mysticism? How can it be relevant in our crisis-ridden world? Questions like these inspire The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism\, a newly updated edition from beloved spiritual teacher and bestselling author Carl McColman. \nThe New Big Book of Christian Mysticism serves as both introduction and practical instruction for a living contemplative practice today. In addition to the overview of mysticism\, spiritual and prayer practices\, the various types of mysticism in Christian tradition\, and influential mystics through the millennia\, this second edition offers an embodied understanding of the mystic life and includes a more diverse range of voices and perspectives\, including new chapter themes on sexuality\, queerness\, and social justice. \n“Mysticism is not mystifying at all\, but simple\, always available\, and utterly clarifying. Carl McColman’s much-needed book will allow you to experience this for yourself! Christians and all Seekers will find both meat and dessert in such a full meal.” —Richard Rohr\, OFM and author of The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See and Everything Belongs \n“Mainstream religion\, highjacked to a dualistic and zero-sum worldview pitting us against one another and against the planet\, is poisoning the human soul. Carl McColman’s The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism provides an antidote for anyone who dares to read it. If you identify as Christian\, make this book a new Gospel. If you are not\, read it as a catalyst to finding the mystic heart of your own spiritual identity.” — Rabbi Rami Shapiro\, author of Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent \nAbout the Author:\nCarl McColman is a contemplative writer\, storyteller\, podcaster\, and spiritual director. He is a life-professed member of a lay Cistercian community under the spiritual guidance of Trappist monks. He is the author of numerous books\, including Eternal Heart\, and regularly speaks and leads retreats on topics related to Christian mysticism\, Celtic spirituality\, and interfaith dialogue. Carl and his wife\, artist Fran McColman\, live near Atlanta\, Georgia. \nSee other Carl McColman books here. \nVisit the Cathedral Bookstore’s Website to learn more: https://www.cathedralbookstore.org/about-us/events/
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/book-release-party-the-new-big-book-of-christian-mysticism/
LOCATION:Cathedral of Saint Philip\, 2744 Peachtree Road\, NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
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SUMMARY:Retreat: The Spirituality of Julian of Norwich
DESCRIPTION:To register for this event\, click here. \nJulian of Norwich\, according to Thomas Merton\, is “without doubt one of the most wonderful of all Christian voices.” Julian lived in the fourteenth century and experienced a series of visions centered on divine love; she wrote a book about her visions — the first book written in the English language by a woman. Today\, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest of Christian mystics\, and her teachings offer a rich and beautiful approach to the transformational power of contemplative prayer. This retreat will weave together insights from Julian’s writing with spiritual exercises inspired by her wisdom and plenty of time for reflection\, journaling\, and silence. \nJulian of Norwich: just one of the many contemplative treasures in the Catholic tradition.\nTo register for this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/retreat-the-spirituality-of-julian-of-norwich/
LOCATION:Mepkin Abbey\, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd\, Moncks Corner\, SC\, 29461\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20230721T021242Z
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SUMMARY:Day Retreat for Women: Filling Your Life with God's Love
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN’S RETREAT\n“Filling Your life with God’s Love”\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 19\, 2023. \nTime: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Vigil mass optional 5:30 pm)\nLocation: Newly Renovated\, Regina Coeli Parish Hall\n                222 East Harris St.\, Savannah GA 31401\nCost: $40/pp\, includes breakfast & lunch\n\n\n“Lord\, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1\nThe Apostles made this request directly to Jesus\, and followers of Christ two thousand years later still need guidance in prayer.\nDo your prayers feel like they bounce off the ceiling? Can’t find the time to pray?  Do you just have no idea what to say to God…. this retreat is for you!\nSpend the day in fellowship with other women experiencing different approaches to prayer\, meditation\, contemplation\, and small group sharing.\nLed by Catholic author\, Carl McColman\, experienced retreat leader\, spiritual director\, and teacher of prayer; Carl’s enthusiasm and love for the Lord will inspire you to begin — or deepen — your own adventure of growing closer to Jesus through the gift of prayer.\nLight breakfast and lunch included. Open to women of all ages!\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/day-retreat-for-women-filling-your-life-with-gods-love/
LOCATION:Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist\, 222 East Harris St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T014756Z
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Mystical Path to a Joyful Life (August 4-5\, 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this online event. \nFriends\, I hope you’ll join me on August 4 and 5 for an online contemplative retreat focussing on one of my favorite topics: Joy! \nCo-sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of New Orleans and the School for Contemplative Living\, this retreat will weave together Centering Prayer with spirited exploration of how the heart contains all the wisdom\, blessings and gifts we need to embrace a life of deep and lasting joy. The retreat is based on my book Eternal Heart\, but you do not need to read the book in order to attend the retreat. \nThe program will run from Friday\, August 4 (7:00-8:30 PM Central Time) to Saturday\, August 5 (9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Time). The cost is only $49 and partial scholarships are available. Recordings of my talks will be made available to everyone who registers\, so be sure to sign up even if you can’t be there during the live event. \nFor more information\, and to register\, click here: https://www.theschoolforcontemplativeliving.com/centering-prayer-retreat \n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/register-now-for-an-online-retreat-mystical-path-to-a-joyful-life-august-4-5-2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210111
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20191210T001640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T150459Z
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (with Brother Elias)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been moved to online. Please register to join us on Zoom. \nIt’s become an annual tradition! Every fall I co-facilitate this retreat with Brother Elias\, the author of Tears of an Innocent God. This year\, we’ve moved the dates back to January\, and we’ll be online\, so hope you can join us! \nWisdom of the Christian Mystics\n(Br. Elias & Carl McColman)\nFrom the Desert Fathers to Julian of Norwich to Thomas Merton\, Christian history is filled with stories of men and women who experienced a profound sense of God’s presence in their lives. Can the teachings of the mystics still speak to us today?  The mystics themselves would say “Yes.”  Furthermore\, their message is not just for priests\, monks or nuns\, but is indeed meant for the entire people of God.  With this in mind\, during this weekend we will look at several ways that the wisdom of the Christian mystics can provide insight and inspiration for our age\, including the universal call to holiness\, St. Paul’s directive to “pray without ceasing\,” and the promise from the Psalms to “Be still and know that I am God.” \nSuggested donation for this retreat is $45. \nTo register\, please call the Monastery Guest House at 1-770-760-0959.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics-retreat/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monastery of the Holy Spirit":MAILTO:retreat@trappist.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20191221T034204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200717T005808Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (Columbia Seminary)
DESCRIPTION:I’ve offered this course on the spirituality of the Christian Mystics several times through Columbia Seminary’s Center for Lifelong Learning. We’re adapting it to an online format and are pleased to make this available in this way. We will draw on the wisdom and insight of the mystics themselves\, and reflect on how their visionary teaching can be inspiring and beneficial for Christians in our time — and for all times. \nWe recommend you register early as space is limited. Click here for more information and/or to register.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201108
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20200701T025401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T202006Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Dealing with Distractions During Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:“I’ve tried Centering Prayer\, but my mind just won’t settle down!” If you’ve ever said this\, or something like it\, then this mini-retreat is for you! We will be reflecting together on how the “monkey mind” feels like such a distraction during forms of silent prayer — and then we’ll consider how we can actually “meet the monkey” in such a way that even the noisiest thoughts can become doorways to moving deeper into prayerful silence before God. We’ll have two sessions to pray together\, learn together\, and support one another on the greatest of adventures — moving more deeply into the silence of Divine Love. \n\nSpecial note: thanks to a generous patron of the Vallombrosa Center who has underwritten some of the costs associated with this retreat\, registration is now only $25 (normally $50) per person! \nTo learn more and to register\, click on this link: Taming the Monkey Mind: Dealing with Distractions During Centering Prayer.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-dealing-with-distractions-during-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20200701T024245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T135456Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (with Tessa Bielecki)
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to be offering this online course exploring the wisdom of the Christian mystics in partnership with my colleague and friend Tessa Bielecki. We will be celebrating the wisdom and insight of a dozen major voices within the Christian tradition\, looking at how their wisdom remains relevant even in these extraordinary times\, and how they invite us deeper in our own spiritual practice. To learn more and to register\, click on this link: www.SpiritualityandPractice.com/WisdomoftheChristianMysticsE-Course
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-wisdom-of-the-christian-mystics-with-tessa-bielecki/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20200702T130213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T213849Z
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SUMMARY:The Franciscan Way of Prayer (Online Retreat)
DESCRIPTION:The Franciscan Way of Prayer: Spiritual Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi\n\nSt. Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of all saints\, and for good reason. He’s a patron saint of animals and ecology\, and was renowned for his compassionate care for the poor. He has been an inspiration to saints and ordinary people from his own day to the present (just think of Pope Francis!) Franciscan spirituality continues to inspire people of all walks of life. But beyond the birdbaths and the famous “Canticle of the Sun” just who was Francis? Our program will begin on Friday night by exploring the story of the young man from Assisi who walked away from a comfortable life to follow God’s call; we’ll begin to explore the key themes of Franciscan spirituality\, a topic which we’ll explore further on Saturday. Between the many legends of St. Francis\, his beautiful prayers\, and the charisms of the Franciscan order\, we’ll explore ways that anyone can draw closer to God’s love through the inspiration of the great saint from Assisi. \nThis retreat will take place on Zoom. There will be three conferences (all times are Eastern time):  \nFriday Evening\, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Getting to Know St. Francis of Assisi: An overview of St. Francis’s life and the key themes of his spirituality. \nSaturday Morning: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Pray like a Franciscan: Insights into prayer from great Franciscan teachers\, from Francis and Clare to Richard Rohr and Ilia Delio. \nSaturday Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Living a Franciscan Life: How can the Spirituality of St. Francis make a difference in our lives? Here are several ideas to get us started — and/or to take us deeper. \n\nPlease provide an email address when registering so you can receive the Zoom link.\n\nFor more information or to register\, please call the Rock Hill Oratory Center for Spirituality at (803) 327-2097. You can email the Oratory at oratorycenter@gmail.com\n\n 
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/retreat-the-franciscan-way-of-prayer/
LOCATION:The Rock Hill Oratory\, 434 Charlotte Avenue\, Rock Hill\, SC\, 29730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rock Hill Oratory Center for Spirituality":MAILTO:oratorycenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20200701T022430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T135820Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Wisdom of the World's Mystical Traditions (Seven Week Program)
DESCRIPTION:Mysticism is like meditation and prayer — it cannot be limited to just one faith or wisdom tradition. Zeitgeist — Atlanta’s home base for the spiritually independent seeker (and their allies like me\, who are aligned with a faith but who love the interspiritual adventure) — is doing important work not only here in the south\, but now thanks to online technology\, for everyone. I’m really excited to partner with Zeitgeist to offer this seven week program on “Wisdom of the World’s Mystical Traditions.” Each week we will explore one of the great mystical/contemplative traditions\, and engage in a meaningful spiritual exercise designed to explore the contemplative practice of that particular lineage. People at all levels of contemplative study are welcome to participate: all we ask is that you bring an open heart\, a curious mind\, and a willingness to respect all positive spiritual paths. \nTo learn more about this program and to register\, click here:\nwww.zgatl.org/carl-mccolman-mysticism.html
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-wisdom-of-the-worlds-mystical-traditions/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zeitgeist":MAILTO:deb@zgatl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20200701T031627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T011417Z
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: J.R.R. Tolkien\, C. S. Lewis\, and George MacDonald: the Wisdom of the Christian Imagination
DESCRIPTION:This retreat has been rescheduled and moved online. \nJ.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia are masterpieces of fantasy literature. Since both authors were committed Christians\, these writings also are filled with spiritual insights and mystical wisdom. On this retreat we will reflect together on how Tolkien\, Lewis\, and their 19th-century predecessor\, George MacDonald\, offer timeless guidance that remains relevant to followers of Christ today. \nSuggested donation for this retreat is $45. Retreat will include two conferences: one conference on Saturday\, September 12 and one conference on Sunday\, September 13. \nTo register\, please call the Monastery Guest House at 1-770-760-0959.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-event-j-r-r-tolkien-c-s-lewis-and-george-macdonald-the-wisdom-of-the-christian-imagination/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monastery of the Holy Spirit":MAILTO:retreat@trappist.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200830
DTSTAMP:20260430T204507
CREATED:20200826T035921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T035921Z
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SUMMARY:Mosaïek Conversations (Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to an exciting online event that I’m honored to be part of. Mosaïek Conversations\, sponsored by a church in South Africa\, takes place the weekend of August 28 & 29\, 2020. The event organizers asked fellow pilgrims on the spiritual journey to share the practices\, hopes and ideas that stir their heart. My talk will be on silence (of course). \nThe speakers include: Br Alois (from Taizé)\, Carolyn Arends\, Lacy Finn Borgo\, Shane Claiborne\, Johan Geyser\, Aaron Niequist\, Parker J. Palmer\, Ron Rolheiser\, Margaret Silf\, Adri-Marie Van Heerden\, Vusi Vilakati\, and yours truly!\n\nRegistration is free. Click here for more information or to sign up: www.mosaiek.com/conversations.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/mosaiek-conversations-online-event/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T190000
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Wisdom of the Desert Mothers and Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Mepkin Abbey is sponsoring this online retreat based on the spirituality of the Desert Mothers and Fathers. Let’s enter the “desert” of this extraordinary time of pandemic and social isolation together\, turning to our desert elders for inspiration and spiritual guidance. \nThe retreat begins with a conference the evening of Monday\, August 10. Two conferences each day on Tuesday through Thursday\, August 11-13\, will combine reflection on the wisdom of the desert fathers with spiritual practices to help apply their insight into our daily spiritual lives. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-retreat-wisdom-of-the-desert-mothers-and-fathers/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T140000
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SUMMARY:Online Retreat: Praying with the Spanish Mystics
DESCRIPTION:My friends at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park\, NY have invited me “back” for another Zoom retreat. The theme of this retreat will be “Praying with the Spanish Mystics\,” focusing on the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola\, St. Teresa of Ávila\, and St. John of the Cross. We’ll have a conference each day of the three day retreat; at each conference we will explore the life and teaching of one of these great mystics and pray together according to an exercise inspired by their wisdom. Retreat is offered on a donation basis\, with the suggested amount being $45 or $15 per session if you can’t attend all three. For more information and registration information\, click here.
URL:https://www.anamchara.com/event/online-retreat-praying-with-the-spanish-mystics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Retreat
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