In the Footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare: A Pilgrimage to Assisi

May 4, 2021 - May 14, 2021
$3,200, includes all breakfasts and lunches and three dinners.
3025 Fourth Street NE
Washington DC20017
USA

Can you imagine entering a sacred space of beauty and deep spiritual inspiration? How would it feel to step away from the fast-paced life and immerse yourself in a timeless world of rolling hills, cobblestone streets and inspirational art?

Listen to a recent conference call about the pilgrimage: https://www.dropbox.com/s/804p7dp5vv8oagl/AssisiConfCall_1.15.20.m4a?dl=0

As you journey to the sacred sites where the saints sought clarity and spiritual sustenance, you may find your connection to the divine grow stronger and see your own life with renewed vision.  Open yourself to the possibilities of transformation as you draw on the natural beauty of this land and the spiritual imprint left by the saints.

 

Overview

Following the example of St. Francis at San Damiano, we will also explore the use of art in our own contemplative practice. The pilgrimage pace will be relaxed, allowing for spacious moments of solitude and contemplative silence, as pilgrims draw from a deep well of spiritual nourishment.

Each day we will ground ourselves in prayer and reflection. We encourage pilgrims to bring a musical instrument, art supplies, a journal, or anything else that nurtures the soul. Contemplative practices will help us reach inward, so that we might be more deeply touched by the beauty and inspiration of this sacred land and its culture. Pilgrims will stay in a convent of Franciscan sisters in the historic center of Assisi.

 

Categories: Biblical Studies  |  Church History  |  Pilgrimage