Event
Desert Mothers
Desert Mothers
November 20 @ 7:00 pm – November 21 @ 3:30 pm CST
$190
*see additional details below
The next wave of spirituality after Christianity was legalized was that of the desert mothers and fathers. In the 4th century, men and women settled in the desert and created what would be the seeds of monasticism. They attempted to model a life of contemplation apart from the world’s ways that would point toward creating the Kingdom of God in this world. There are many extant books with their sayings and aphorisms, their biographies, and their instructions for leading a peaceful and holy life. While few females are identified by name, several were important enough to have their words preserved, and their wisdom deserves to be studied and reflected upon. This retreat will introduce participants to their life stories and provide time for reflecting on their teachings and their meaning for today’s seeker.
*Cost includes private room and meals
Please register by November 13.
After receiving your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will be your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!
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Sr. Judith Sutera
Sr. Judith Sutera, OSB, MA, a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery, has master’s degrees in counseling and monastic spirituality. She serves as an oblate director for Mount St. Scholastica and as a writer, speaker, and retreat director. She edits Magistra, a journal of the history of women’s spirituality, and is the author of Wisdom from Saint Benedict (Lent and Advent volumes), The Vinedresser’s Notebook, and Benedict’s Rule: An Inclusive Translation and Daily Commentary.
