This series of retreats will focus on the life and writings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a Jesuit mystic and scientist. The first retreat will concentrate on his writings during the First World War with an emphasis on "The Mystical Milieu." The second retreat will feature a detailed analysis of his celebrated "Mass on the World" written during his days as a paleontologist in China. The third retreat will explore his classic work of spirituality, "The Divine Milieu," emphasizing Incarnation and the Cross. The final retreat of the series will take a close look at "The Human Phenomenon,” which is the culmination of Teilhard's scientific synthesis, connecting our humanity to that of Christ. Each retreat is independent, but the sequence is chronological, and taking the whole series will demonstrate the breadth of Teilhard's thought.
Retreat Schedule
Friday evening: 6:15 pm, session 1
Saturday morning: 9:00 am, session 2
Saturday afternoon: 2:30 pm, session 3
Saturday evening: 6:15 pm, session 4
Sunday Morning: 9:00 am, final session
Please note that in-person registration is ONLY for the retreat and does not include room reservations, which must be made separately after registering. Upon receiving your email confirmation for retreat registration, please get in touch with our Hospitality Team (reservations@contemplation.com or (831) 667-2456 ext. 143) to reserve your room at the Hermitage.
If you have questions about the retreat, contact programs@contemplation.com
Presenter
Fr. Stephen Coffey, OSB Cam
Fr. Steve, a Massachusetts native, is a monk of the Camaldolese Congregation of the Order of St. Benedict. He is a retreat director, spiritual director, oblate director and is involved in other formation ministries at the Hermitage in Big Sur. He graduated from St. John's School of Theology in Collegeville, MN. He holds degrees in Christian Spirituality from Creighton in Omaha and Pastoral Leadership from Chaminade in Honolulu. Fr. Steve is a highly sought-after speaker who travels extensively, offering widely popular retreats.
