The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation is holding the Gerald May Seminar with Mirabai Starr April 28-29, 2017. Mirabai Starr, is an author, translator of the mystics, and a leading voice in the emerging inter-spiritual movement.
The Friday night (April 28, 7-9PM) lecture will draw on the works of the great Christian mystics, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, Francis and Clare of Assisi, and Hildegard of Bingen, as well as Sufi saint, Rabia, Hindu poet, Mirabai, and others, to explore this love-encounter.
The Saturday workshop includes reading of short passages from the works of the great Christian mystics, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, Francis and Clare of Assisi, and Hildegard of Bingen, as well as Sufi saint, Rabia, Hindu poet, Mirabai, and others, engaging these evocative words as objects of lectio divina (sacred reading).
Then, the participants will respond to writing prompts to access their unique voice and deepen their personal journey. Inter-spiritual chanting and simple body practices will support and balance the contemplative readings and writing exercises.
About Shalem Institute: Shalem (based in Washington, DC, USA) is grounded in Christian contemplative spirituality yet draws on the wisdom of many religious traditions.
