“Advent of the Heart” is an e-retreat and that explores the Path of Heartfulness in silence and word in the context of the liturgical season of Advent, a time when we await the birth of the resplendent light of Christ in our inmost being, filling our hearts with joy and hope. This program consists of the following elements:

• 12 emails with readings from scripture and the writings of Thomas Keating and other contemplatives

• video excerpts of Fr. Thomas Keating from the Heartfulness video series.

• audio clips from a one-hour teleconference with Fr. Thomas

This retreat will enhance an understanding of the contemplative dimension of the Gospel and its extraordinary implications and applications for personal freedom and global peace. Fr. Keating explains that the inherent human quest for happiness is itself the greatest proof of God’s existence:

“. . . we are called by God, to open to a new reality that is our true Self . . . the image and likeness of God. The path to this true Self and all its fruits and gifts is the challenge of becoming fully human. And to become fully human is to become fully divine. This is the fullness of life itself, a life abiding in the grace and truth of Christ, while at the same time, fully being the unique person you are.”

For more information and to register with our partner, Spirituality & Practice, please go here.