Using slides and stories, Belden C. Lane Ph.D. will talk about the significance of desert geography in the life of the early Desert Fathers and Mothers. Putting a priority on silence and scarcity, they taught contemplative prayer by means of short sayings and stories, giving rise to what we know as the Jesus Prayer.
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Between March 1941 and October 1942, Etty Hillesum kept a diary of her experiences as a Jew in Nazi occupied Amsterdam. It’s a story of personal growth, intimacy with God, and the forging of a spirituality which enabled her, even though she did not survive, to reach a state of transformative union despite atrocity. Inspirational!
Using slides and stories, Belden C. Lane Ph.D. will talk about the significance of desert geography in the life of the early Desert Fathers and Mothers. Putting a priority on silence and scarcity, they taught contemplative prayer by means of short sayings and stories, giving rise to what we know as the Jesus Prayer.
The Wounded Healer archetype is a concept coined by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. It suggests that healers, often those who have experienced trauma themselves, possess unique curative power for others.
Acknowledging there is a Wounded Healer in all of us, we will review contemplative teachings that explore the concept of trauma healing and spiritual wholeness.
COSTL past, present and future members are invited to celebrate our 35th Anniversary as a Contemplative Outreach Chapter in St. Louis. We will begin with a Contemplative Taize service, enjoy a celebratory meal, hear some of COSTL’s story from guest speakers, share gratitude for the contemplative practices and look toward to the future of our community.
