Dive deep into the spiritual journeys of some of the most profound modern contemplatives with our weekly class on Modern Mystics. Each week, we will immerse ourselves in the lives of inspiring figures such as Henri Nouwen, Howard Thurman, Simone Weil, Thomas Merton, Nicholas Black Elk, and many more.
Tonight’s class will feature Part 2 of our discussion on Simone Weil.
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Course Overview: Module 10 – Simone Weil: The Deep Feeling Activist
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A razor sharp intellect, intense selflessness, passion for justice, and unflinching honesty. Simone Weil was a brilliant philosopher and political activist who had profound experiences of the divine. She called for a spirituality of deep attention to the world. While highly admiring Catholicism, she was an undaunted critic of the institution..
Meet Your Speaker
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LAURENCE FREEMAN OSB, Monk and Teacher
Of Irish and English parentage, Laurence Freeman was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he worked with the United Nations in New York in Banking and Journalism. He is the Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM), a global, inclusive contemplative community. He now resides at Bonnevaux, the WCCM international home in France, a centre for peace where meditation is practiced and taught as a way to personal and organizational transformation.
A writer, citizen of the world, and international teacher, Fr Laurence is the author of many articles and books, including Light Within, The Selfless Self, Your Daily Practice, Jesus: The Teacher Within, First Sight: The Experience of Faith, and his latest book Good Work: Meditation for Personal and Organizational Transformation. He collaborated with the Dalai Lama on many dialogues and the groundbreaking book The Good Heart.
Everyone is welcome. God love you, No exceptions!
