Directed Retreat - "Julian of Norwich," with Carl McColman - Monday-Friday, August 21-25, 2023

Julian 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.

Carl McColman is a contemplative writer, blogger, podcaster, spiritual director and retreat leader. His books include Eternal Heart, Answering the Contemplative Call, An Invitation to Celtic Wisdom and Befriending Silence. His latest book, The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism will be published in August 2023. Carl lives in Atlanta; visit him online at www.anamchara.com.

An individual retreat offers one the opportunity to set one's retreat format while emphasizing silence, personal prayer, and reflection.

Rooms in the beautiful St. Francis Retreat Center include a bed, desk, reading chair, and private bath. Bed linens, towels, and soap are provided. Married couples or those traveling together can be accommodated in adjoining rooms.

Vaccines and masks are no longer required.