Roots of Christian Mysticism
Saturday, October 6, 2007 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Explore the modern history of Christian mysticism with the Roots of Christian Mysticism Series on Saturday mornings Oct. 6 - May10. Presented by theologians and scholars, including professors from the University of St. Thomas and St. Mary’s Seminary, the series will cover a wide variety of topics from 17th Century mystics (St. Francis de Sales, St. Jeanne de Chantal, etc.) to modern contemplatives such as Thomas Merton.
Fr. Charles J.T. Talar, STD, professor of systematic theology, and Dr. Brooke Deely, adjunct professor for the Honors Program, will lecture on the French Mystics of the 17th Century and French philosopher Jacques Maritain, respectively.
The series in an ongoing initiative of The World Community for Christian Meditation, whose director is Father Laurence Freeman, OSB. Meditation will be an integral part of the series, with each lecture preceded by a silent meditation. Previous meditation experience is not necessary.
The lectures will be held at the Dominican Sisters Meeting Room, 6501 Almeda Road. Scholarships are available on an as-needed basis. No prior preparation is required.
October 6 The Eastern Orthodox Tradition
Rev. Fr. James Coles
November 10 The French Mystics of the 17th Century: St. Francis de Sales,
St. Jeanne de Chantal, Pierre Berulle, Francois Fenelon, and Mme. Guyon
Fr. Charles J.T. Talar, STD
December 8 The Spirituality of Evelyn Underhill
Ray Wright
January 12 Simone Weil
Carla Cooper
February 2 Thomas Merton
Sister Marygrace Peters, OP
March 1 Jacques Maritain: Contemplation on the Roads of the World
Brooke Williams Deely
April 5 John Main
Carla Cooper
May 10 Henri Le Saux OSB (Abishiktananda) and Bede Griffiths OSB
Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, OSB
CAM
A detailed schedule, biographies of the presenters, and a registration form can be found at www.wccmtexas.org.
| Cost |
Suggested donation $25 per session |
| Location |
Dominican Sisters Meeting Room |
| Address |
6501 Almeda Road |
| Contact |
Claudia Morgan at 713-668-1209 or email at claudiamorgan@comcast.net |
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