Washington, DC—The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation is pleased to announce the presenting of its 2014 Contemplative Voices Award to the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault.
The Shalem Contemplative Voices Award was created to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to contemplative understanding, living and leadership and whose witness helps others live from the divine wellspring of compassion, strength, and authentic vision. Past honorees have been Father Richard Rohr, OFM, the Rev. Margaret Guenther and Rev. John Philip Newell.
Cynthia Bourgeault, a modern-day mystic, writer and internationally known retreat leader, will be honored by Shalem in a special benefit evening, November 16, 4-6:30 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Rockville, MD.
Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest and founding director of both The Contemplative Society and the Aspen Wisdom School. She continues to contribute to The Contemplative Society in her role as principal teacher and advisor and is dedicated to promoting the practice of Centering Prayer. She is a past Fellow of the Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research at St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, MN, and an oblate of New Camaldoli Monastery in Big Sur, CA.
Bourgeault is also the author of eight books including: The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three; The Meaning of Mary Magdalene; The Wisdom Jesus; Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening; Mystical Hope; and The Wisdom Way of Knowing. In addition, she has authored or contributed to numerous articles and courses on the Christian spiritual life.
“Cynthia is passionate about recovering the Christian contemplative and Wisdom path and is one of the clearest contemplative voices today,” says Leah Rampy, Shalem’s executive director. “By her life as a hermit and teacher, she witnesses daily to the value of the contemplative path, and we are honored to acknowledge her in this way.”
The benefit evening will include light refreshments, a program featuring a presentation by Dr. Bourgeault, and complimentary copies of one of her books. Advance registration is requested and can be done online at www.shalem.org or by calling 301-897-7334.
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The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation provides in-depth support for contemplative living and leadership and offers a wide variety of programs and resources for spiritual directors, clergy, lay leaders and individuals who want to open themselves more fully to God in their daily lives and work. For more information about the event: http://www.shalem.org
