Bringing us into the Season of Creation with this mini-retreat space, The Rev'd Dr Kevin Goodrich OP will share wisdom from the 5 English Mystics featured in his new book A Pilgrimage of the Heart.
This book is a beautiful dvotional resource which our mid-week study group will be journeying with over 5 weeks (See if you'd like to sign up for that too: A Pilgrimage of the Heart | Seasonal Study Program).
These five figures from 14th century England continue to inspire people’s faith around the world.
Learn more about each mystic and how they can be a source of wisdom and encouragement for your own spiritual journey.
- Holy Hermit St Julian of Norwich
- Holy Hermit Walter Hilton of Thurgarton
- Margery Kempe
- Holy Hermit Richard Rolle De Hampole
- The "Mystery Mystic" - anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing
The 5 complement and contrast with one another, providing a rich tapestry of insight into the mystery of God and the pursuit of a relationship with Christ.
This mini retreat will include periods of reflection, silence, and at the end an optional conversation of sharing.
How to access the space:
Registration is not needed, although it is a fundraising event, so if you are able to please make a donation via the Give page or our HHO app.
The link to join in will be shared in our regular weekly send outs and is the same as the one we use to gather for Weekly Worship.
Make sure you are on our send out list by visiting the Sign up page!
You will need to be signed up before 9am on the 5th to get the link sent to your inbox.
Recording:
We will record the input to share beyond the gathered space.
The conversational part at the end of the gathering will not be recorded.
(No participants audio/video will be recorded, just the leadership team)
More about Fr Kevin:
Father Kevin Goodrich OP PhD is an American Anglican Dominican brother and priest, who has traveled the Western world, including Australia, as a preacher and teacher.
He’s known for his sense of humor, engaging preaching style, and ability to relate spiritual concepts to the everyday challenges of life.
For ten years he combined parish work with an itinerant ministry of preaching and teaching across the Western world. He’s taught at Catholic and Protestant Universities, is a spiritual director, and has led retreats in many settings.
For fun he enjoys a good laugh, the music of Dean Martin, and a quiet hiking trail.
Fr Kevin last visited us at HHO in 2022 with this homily: Hermit Ministry, Our Ministry and also composed our Holy Hermit Walter Hilton of Thurgarton page.