Wisdom Way of Knowing

Wisdom Practice Book Circle: The Wisdom Way of Knowing

An Online Study and Practice Group with Lorie Martin and Heather Ruce

Once a month on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 pm Pacific Time

2024 dates: Sept 26th, Oct 17th, Nov 14th, Dec 12th

2025 dates: Jan 9th, Feb 13th, March 13th, April 10th

Meeting via Zoom 6:30 - 8:00 pm PT  Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

This Wisdom Practice Book Circle is for anyone who wants to cultivate a deeper connection with the Wisdom tradition which lies at the headwaters of all sacred paths—and in particular with our Christian Wisdom lineage as passed down through the teachings of Cynthia Bourgeault. 

During our gatherings we focus on engaging our three centers of knowing – Intellectual Center (our minds/thoughts), Emotional Center (our emotions/feelings), & Moving Center (our bodies/sensation). We do this by grounding in Wisdom practices such as Mindful Attentional practices, Inner Tasks, Chanting, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, or Body Prayer/Sacred Gesture, etc. This will be followed by a time of engaging in contemplative group discussions reflecting on the content of the book  The Wisdom Way of Knowing by Cynthia Bourgeault. This rhythm is intended to support an integration of the material this book has to offer.

As we come together in this circle, seeking inspiration, connection with others, and practices for our awakening, we will leave with a felt sense of our deepening presence and how we can be of service in the world.

About Book Circle Facilitators:

Lorie Martin is the Priest at St. Thomas Parish in Chilliwack and also the Interparish Coordinator of The Centre for Spiritual Renewal. Lorie is passionate about all people experiencing God’s presence. She enjoys creating sacred space and spiritual practice in solitude and community. Lorie is on the Board of Directors of The Contemplative Society (Cynthia Bourgeault community).

Heather Ruce, M. A. is a Wisdom Spiritual Director who offers Wisdom Practice Circles, Retreats, and Wisdom Schools focused on the expansive Christian Wisdom Tradition. She works within the lineage of Wisdom Teacher Cynthia Bourgeault whom she has been a student of for over a decade. Heather weaves her Masters in Marital & Family Therapy and training in Somatic Experiencing, Organic Intelligence & Spiritual Direction into her teaching and guidance in various Wisdom practices, all in service of waking up and putting on the Mind of Christ. Find out more at heatherruce.com.

Register Here $120  Centre Scholarships available -$50.00.  Apply Here

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