Men's Rites of Passage Illinois 2008
The Illinois Men's Rites of Passage Illinois will be
at Pilgrim Park, Illinois from August 13 to 17, 2008.
Pilgrim Park is in north central Illinois near Starved
Rock State Park and Princeton, IL.
What is the "Rites of Passage" for
men?
The
program is a five-day / four night deeply prayerful and
soulful experience that builds on the classic patterns of
male initiation through simple and moving rituals and
teaching. Each day includes group prayer, major teachings
on central masculine spirituality themes, quiet time for
reflection, and sharing in the context of a “home group.”
In
the words of the program's founder, Fr. Richard
Rohr:
"Men
are asked to come with a willingness to participate from
beginning to end and not as an observer. All
participants begin at point zero with no agendas to live
up to or down to. All that is required is for a man
to come with a 'beginner's mind' and the readiness of a
young novice seeking wisdom. Ultimately,
initiation, like life itself, is not a spectator's
sport."
This is not about religion, but about spirituality, about
age old traditions that guide us into manhood, about
coming to trust that there is something much greater at
work in our lives than we could ever
imagine.
What
the MROP is ...
•
A personal discovery about masculine spirituality and
‘the Holy Mystery.’
• A time to savor the healing and awesome power of
nature.
• A process to address issues of loss, grief, and
relationships with father, other men, and others.
• An opportunity to examine life’s priorities and
ask courageous questions about your ‘next step.’
• An invitation to listen to the ‘quiet voice of
God.’
• A chance to return to life with a renewed
commitment to your gifts.
What
the MROP is not ...
•
A traditional lecture-based retreat.
• An informational workshop about men’s
spirituality.
• A sensitivity training or deprivation experience.
• A threatening process that requires participants
to engage in anything strange or unsafe.
• A test of physical stamina.
Register Now at Fr. Richard Rohr's Web site www.malespirituality.org, Click Here