W25-21 Monks, Nuns and Jesuits: A Habit Hard to Break REPEAT
Class | Registration closed 12/15/2024
Monastic life has fascinated and formed Christian spirituality and religious practice from the beginning. Desert hermits evolved to cloistered monks and nuns. St. Ignatius Loyola broke the mold with missionaries educated in science, as well as theology. At each transition, the laity tried to imitate monastic practices, often missing the evolving spirituality. That struggle changed the course of Western civilization. Join a former Jesuit priest in tracing the pioneering lives and learn their secrets for a more spiritual (vs. religious) life.
Repeat from Winter 2024
Patrick O'Leary
Patrick H. O'Leary, holds a M.S., Master of Divinity, is an international management consultant specializing in conflict resolution, leadership development and coaching small group effectiveness. He is co-author of an original textbook on personality theory (Enneagram) that has been published in seven languages. He was a member of the Jesuit Order of Catholic priests for 30 years.