How can we live the contemplative life in the midst of busy lives? Finding a way to balance prayer and action is a challenge. Susan will present how the Franciscan way of life can be balanced and integrated in anyone’s way of life.
Dr. Susan Pitchford is a sociologist at the University of Washington in Seattle and a professed member of the Third Order, Society of St. Francis for people who wish to follow the Franciscan way within families and occupations. She’s authored several books: The Sacred Gaze: Contemplation and the Healing of the Self, God in the Dark: Suffering and Desire in the Spiritual Life and Following Francis: The Franciscan Way for Everyone. She is a frequent retreat speaker and loves nothing more than exploring with others how to go deeper in the life of faith.
***THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUMMER 2022. PLEASE CALL SHALOM FOR MORE INFORMATION***
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Dr. Susan PitchfordOrganizer of Francis and Clare of Assisi: A Spirituality of Poverty and JoyDr. Susan Pitchford is a sociologist at the University of Washington in Seattle and a professed member of the Third Order, Society of St. Francis for people who wish to follow the Franciscan way within families and occupations. She’s authored several books: The Sacred Gaze: Contemplation and the Healing of the Self, God in the Dark: Suffering and Desire in the Spiritual Life and Following Francis: The Franciscan Way for Everyone. She is a frequent retreat speaker and loves nothing more than exploring with others how to go deeper in the life of faith.
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