January 16: Where the Hell Are You, God?? Bob Colaresi, facilitating; 9:30 – Noon – CST
These frustrating times have changed our religious and spiritual practices. The faith communities that we prayed and shared with are virtual or non-existent. The in-person human connection is not the same – and don’t we wonder: Where are you, God? Is God ever going to help us out of these chaotic, stressful, and dangerous times? Bob Colaresi, our convener, will lead us in the discussion of where we look for and expect to find God – exploring the “dark nights” of spiritual emptiness and absence; how we deal with these desert times. The services and rituals that awakened and empowered us are not available. God is called Emmanuel (God with us) but sometimes the Divine seems hidden. There will be some input, small group sharing as we break into groups, prompts, etc. As Bob explains; “I don’t have answers, only lots of questions!” Sometimes God is in the search. Register through Eventbrite by Jan 13th so that we have time to set up home groups/council circles. It will be good to share and search this important and relevant issue. The link to register on Eventbrite is: WherethehellareyouGod
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
The Illuman Council Practice Guiding Circle is excited to announce our first Watering Hole Event for 2021 – A First Look at Bill Plotkin’s latest book The Journey of Soul Initiation. This year’s event will be held virtually on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 from 7:00-8:30pm EST. Bill Plotkin will be our Wisdom Guide for the evening. Learn more on the Event web page.
In such a year as this, suffering is in the air, it’s in our media, in our hospitals, in our politics, in our bodies…it is inescapable. So much suffering is being transmitted out onto others, but the Wisdom Traditions to tend to it within ourselves, until it transforms us. Our greatest gift we can offer the world is our own self-transformation.
On the other side of COVID, great rejoicing awaits…but if we have not done the inner work along the way to tend to our suffering, we will reap the long term health consequences found whenever we suppress something that was meant to be transformed and released.
Join us for a winter retreat in which we tend to the suffering of ourselves and the world. This is the paradoxical path into deeper joy, vitality, and equanimity. Our time together will major on contemplative practices, brief teachings, time outdoors, and time in breakout groups. The retreat will include a focus on self-care and support practices for during and after the retreat. Fear not those who suffer zoom fatigue–the time gathered online will be broken up and is only one aspect of this experience.
To register:
- Send an email to rsvp@illumanofwa.org with your name, phone number, address, and a note as to your preferred payment method from the two options below.
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Every man has a spiritual legacy, a history of his searching for meaning, purpose and encounters with life’s mysteries. Whether conscious or unconscious, these experiences reflect the shape of a man’s soul and the lasting imprint he leaves on those he loves and the world around him.
Join this online Zoom gathering of men for an exploration of the spiritual realities embedded in everyday life. Our retreat facilitator, Steve Robach, will use the Wild and Wise journal he created to invite participants to reflect on and share some of the stories that make up their spiritual journeys.
Learn more here on the Event flyer.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Saturday, February 13: “River of Fire” and Male Spirituality, Sr. Helen Prejean, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – CST. This bestselling author of “Dead Man Walking” discusses its prequel “River of Fire” about wakening her own fierceness. An activist Nun and leader in efforts to abolish the death penalty, joins Chris Day of Illuman for lively discussion of “River of Fire.” In addition to describing how her early path was transformed from passive obedience into a passionate and spiritual life, Sr. Helen will share a unique perspective on male spirituality from years of work with death row inmates. Don’t we all long for an ignition of the fire for wholeness, meaning, purpose, and justice? Register using the following link: SrHelen
There is no cost to Register and all Registrants will receive more info about the program in their US postal mailbox after they Register, along with a Gift from Fr Richard Rohr, OFM. More information on the offering and the Registration link can be found at the A Father for Generation Alpha website.
”If i could say something to the new Dad’s entering the program it would be to not overthink each part of the process and focus on your initial thoughts and look at where you can apply the traits you learn about to yourself and those around you to hopefully better understand why something’s are the way they are. By understanding the deeper working’s of yourself you can then work forward to improve and adjust yourself to be more the person you picture yourself as. This doesn’t mean everyone needs to make adjustments to themselves but if improvement or change is something you desire this is great way to start down the path.” — Daniel
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
What is the Men’s Rites of Passage?
For most men, the question of what it means to be a man is perplexing. Many men have a longing for the support and guidance of other men in their journey towards masculinity, maturity, and a deeper experience with the Divine. In ancient cultures initiation rites and vision quests were used to help boys make the journey into adulthood.
Opening the door to this journey can start with the Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP). The MROP is not just a men’s retreat, but five days of formal male initiation. These teachings on the “mysteries” and the accompanying rituals have been met with a very positive response in recent years. Over 5,000 men have now been initiated through these rites of male initiation over the past 20 years
This Journey begins with the age-old traditions that teach the five lessons every man needs to learn before he can fully engage in the adventure and mystery life will bring. MROP can awaken men to their own masculinity, their deep spirituality, their potential for leadership, and their life’s purpose. This is not about religion but about spirituality, about age old traditions that guide us into manhood (regardless of our chronological age), about coming to trust that there is something much greater at work in our lives than we could ever imagine.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. Each gathering will explore a chapter of the book using the method of Council and will encourage active exploration between sessions.
This is a unique opportunity, especially (but not exclusively) for Brothers unable to attend a Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) this year, to bond with a small group of brothers over an extended period of time. We hope the content will engage you to stay on the journey.
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