ZOOM Mystical Wisdom: Finding the Divine Within
Presented by Br. Mark D’Alessio
Three Thursdays: May 1, 8, 15 • 6:30PM to 8:00PM • via Zoom
Throughout history, mystics have offered us a map to the depths of the soul, a way of encountering the Divine within and beyond. Their wisdom is not reserved for a chosen few – it’s an invitation for all who long to live with greater depth, presence, and connection with the sacred.
Join Br. Mark for an on-line retreat that will support you to explore four ancient, traditional mystical paths — contemplative stillness, the via positiva of awe and wonder, the via negativa of letting go, and the via creativa of divine expression — each offering a way to encounter God within and our truest self with presence, stillness, and deeper awareness.
Through silence and reflection, poetry, art, and sacred texts, movement and nature, we will enter into the wisdom of mystics like Julian of Norwich, Meister Eckhart, Teresa of Avila, Hildegard de Bingen, Rainer Maria Rilke, Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas Merton, and contemporary mystics Thich Nhat Hanh, Thea Bowman, Ilia Delio and Richard Rohr.
Each Thursday evening, we will explore how their insights can guide us toward a life of greater presence, authenticity, and communion with the Sacred. Other retreat highlights will include guided reflections and teachings on the four mystical paths and the wisdom from eastern and western mystics; contemplative practices such as visio divina, centering prayer and breathwork; eco-spirituality as a mystical practice; sacred writing, creative expression, and journaling exercises; and, shared community conversation and personal integration time.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore the mystical path or have walked it for many years, Br. Mark invites you to join us for this experiential opportunity to deepen your relationship with Divine Mystery, your inner self, and the outer world. Come as you are ready to listen, ready to wonder, ready to journey into the heart of Being. All are welcome.
Online via ZOOM
