New Mt. Calvary Retreat: Becoming Beguines – Living Love Mystically and Apostolically

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Becoming Beguines: Living Love Mystically and Apostolically
Nov. 20 – Nov. 22, 2015

A Retreat Open to all Women who Love God
Mount Calvary Monastery
Santa Barbara, California

During this retreat we will explore the stories of the Beguines, 13th century women who sought to live the apostolic life, and how they might inspire our lives today. How can their lives and writings promote greater human flourishing in our contemporary time? These women left lives of comfort in order to live love with the suffering of humanity and to live love in mystical union with God. These women were prepared to die if necessary to ‘go and tell’ their stories – let us resurrect their stories, poetry, and theology and in so doing possibly become Beguines.

Sr. Greta Ronningen, CDL, MA is a professed member of the Community of Divine Love, an Episcopal monastery in the Benedictine tradition located in San Gabriel, Ca. Greta is a chaplain working with both men and women in Los Angeles County jails. She has been involved with yoga for 35 years and co-created Yoga Works in 1986. Greta holds a Master’s Degree from Claremont School of Theology in Spiritual Formation. She is a Spiritual Director, and retreat leader.

The cost of the retreat is $310.00 and includes 2-night accommodations and all meals. The retreat arrival is Friday afternoon 3:00pm or later and departure is after lunch on Sunday. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space.

 

For information and reservations call or email: 805-682-4117, mtcalvary1@aol.com www.mount-calvary.org