Sessions will be facilitated by Clare McGrath-Merkle

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What does it mean to seek the face of God, to live in His presence in silent meditation and contemplation? Each Carmelite mystic experienced God in their own unique way, lighting the way for contemporary seekers of all traditions in their search for divine union. Like Dante, these explorers attempted to describe their own journeys up Mount Carmel to the peak of divine union.

Carmelite spirituality is one of many in the Christian tradition. Over 800 years ago, hermits gathered to live in solitary cells on Mount Carmel near the prophet Elijah’s spring, meditating day and night on scripture, and establishing a rule of life. Following in their footsteps, subsequent Carmelites have sought to also stand in silence, waiting for God to pass by.

Taking time to read and discuss together their experiences of the divine, we will together enter into their journeys for a while, meditating on their words, perhaps drinking from the same fount that slaked Elijah’s thirst.

Online seminars in this series will take place on Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:00PM Pacific Time. Attendees will be sent the anthology of readings, The Carmelite Tradition by Steven Payne on Amazon, ISBN: ‎ 978-0-8146-1912-4. Sessions will be facilitated by Clare McGrath-Merkle. Groups will be limited to 16 participants and no prior knowledge is required. Teachers will be offered 2 CEU credits for participating. This eight-week series is $425. Community of Lifelong Learner subscribers receive a discount of $50 through a refund. Payment options are available.