Entering the Narrow Gate

A reflective study of the

Wisdom Tradition over the centuries

Explore the classic elements of monastic & contemplative life to discover how this ancient wisdom, learning and spiritual practice might be understood and lived in new settings & life today. The program offers a reflective personal & transformative process for all who desire deeper life in Spirit and more intentional living of the Christian life in Christ. The rich and inspiring teaching is centered on the saints, mystics and spiritual teachers of the Christian centuries, personal contemplative prayer practice and the writing and living of a personal Rule of Life.

Ten sessions, 9:30am to 4:30pm;
September 2013 – May 2014 (lunch included)

Tuition: $600 (50% due in October and 50% due in February)

Three required books (may be purchased on Amazon.com at reduced cost) Required editions:
• “The Rule of Benedict”
       Ed., Timothy Fry Liturgical Press, 1982;
• “The Cloud of Unknowing”
       translated by Carmen Acevedo Butcher, 2009 ;
• “The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian
       Spirituality” by Ronald Rolheiser.

A reflective study of the great spiritual teachers of the Christian tradition

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Program Schedule

September 26, 2013

Biblical Spirituality

Spiritual Journey

October 17

Prayer and Contemplation

Desert Spirituality

November 14

Rule of Benedict

Bernard of Clairvaux

December 12

Hildegard

Beguines

January 16, 2014

Francis & Clare

Catherine of Siena &
   Meister Eckhart

February 13

Ignatius Loyola

Cloud of Unknowing

March 13

John of the Cross

Teresa of Avila

April 10

Julian of Norwich

Bonhoeffer

May 8

Society of Friends – Quakers

Dorothy Day

May 29

Evelyn Underhill

Thomas Merton